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Association Tunisienne d'Ergothérapie (Tunisia)

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Henrica J.M. Fransen-Jaibi

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Henrica J.M. Fransen-Jaibi

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Moez Boulila

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Working in Tunisia

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Tunisia

510

In Tunisia , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as

أخصائي العالج الوظيفي , Ergothérapeute

Main language(s) spoken in Tunisia

Arabic, French

Registration

Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice

Not Required

Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice

Required
They need to register. OT's need to ask for authorisation of the ministry of health to practice in Tunisia if their diploma is not delivered by the ESSTST ( Tunis), and they need an authorisation of the ministry of employment to have the right to work in Tunisia if they don't have the Tunisian nationality.

It is compulsory to join the Association Tunisienne d'Ergothérapie (Tunisia) in order to practice as an occupational therapist

No

Practicing Requirements

Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice

No

Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice

Arabic, French
Arabic and/or French is required, but I am not sure this is regulated by law.

Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice

Authorization to practice professionally as an occupational therapist requires that the candidate is:
- Holder of a Bachelor in Occupational Therapy delivered by the Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Tunis,
- Holder of the Diploma of higher technician in occupational therapy delivered by the ESSTST (between 2004 and 2010),
- Holder of an occupational therapist diploma obtained in a foreign country and recognized as equivalent by the supervisory authority in Tunisia.

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

No

Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities

In practice, contacting the Association Tunisienne d'Ergothérapie, the National Union of Occupational Therapists in Private Practice , or by social networks in OT in Tunisia.

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

Embassy of Tunisia.

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Tunisia

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Association Tunisienne d'Ergothérapie (Tunisia) and was last updated on 3rd September 2024. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.

Definition of Occupational Therapy in Tunisia

Association Tunisienne d'Ergothérapie (Tunisia)'s definition of occupational therapy in own language

Définition:

L’ergothérapie est une profession de santé, qui vise à faciliter la participation des
personnes et des communautés dans la vie en société en leur permettant de s'engager
dans leurs activités avec un maximum d'autonomie et d'indépendance. Elle soutient
les personnes dans la réalisation de ce qu'elles souhaitent ou doivent faire (vivre,
travailler et apprendre), en intervenant sur les composantes de l'individu, de
l'occupation (l'ensemble de leurs activités et habitudes de vie) ou de l'environnement
physique ou social.
L'ergothérapie est indiquée pour des personnes de tout âge qui, temporairement ou
durablement, sont limitées ou risquent de l'être dans leur fonctionnement quotidien.
Leurs problèmes de santé peuvent inclure une maladie, un trouble, une blessure ou
un traumatisme, ainsi que d'autres circonstances telles qu'une incapacité ou une
situation de handicap, un problème psychosocial, de développement ou le
vieillissement, une anomalie congénitale ou une prédisposition génétique.

L’ergothérapeute intervient dans un environnement médical, social, éducatif et
professionnel. Il agit sur prescription médicale lorsque la nature des activités qu'il
conduit l'exige. L'ergothérapeute assure des activités de rééducation et de
réadaptation, il assure une bonne installation de la personne, il réalise et conseille des
appareillages et des aides techniques, évalue les besoins techniques et aides
humaines. Il conçoit, aménage et adapte les environnements de l'habitat, du lieu
professionnel ou de l'école de manière sécurisée, accessible, évolutive et durable.
L’ergothérapeute aide la personne et ses proches à développer des habiletés pour
s'engager dans ses occupations ou ses rôles ou à apprendre de nouvelles façons de
les pratiquer.

L’intervention ergothérapique contribue à l’amélioration de la santé, la qualité de vie et
une société plus inclusive et juste, et ce par
• son approche centrée sur l'activité (occupation) et la participation sociale, qui représentent à la fois l'objectif et le moyen de l'ergothérapie,
• son approche globale et systémique de l'interaction entre les facteurs de la personne, de l'activité/occupation et l'environnement,
• une approche très pratique et créative des questions de réadaptation et de réhabilitation ajustée aux besoins spécifiques des personnes,
• une approche de citoyenneté participative qui considère toutes les personnes comme sujets et partenaires de collaboration.

 

Association Tunisienne d'Ergothérapie (Tunisia)'s definition of occupational therapy in English

Definition

Occupational therapy is a health profession, which aims to facilitate the participation of people and communities in life in society by enabling them to engage in their occupations with a maximum of autonomy and independence. Occupational therapy supports people in achieving what they wish or must do (live, work and learn), by targeting and eliciting change of components of the person, of the occupation (all of their activities and life habits) and/or the physical and social environment.
Occupational therapy is indicated for people of all ages who, temporarily or permanently, are limited or at risk of being limited in their daily functioning. Their health issues may include an illness, disorder, injury or trauma, as well as other circumstances such as incapacity or disability, psychosocial and developmental problems or aging, a congenital anomaly or a genetic predisposition.

The occupational therapist works in a medical, social, educational and vocational environment. A medical prescription may be required depending on the nature of the professional activities. The occupational therapist provides activities in re-education and rehabilitation, ensures good positioning of the person, manufactures and advises assistive devices and equipment, and assesses needs for technical and human aid. He designs, modifies and adapts the home-environment, the workplace or the educational environment in a secure, accessible, scalable and sustainable manner.
The occupational therapist helps the person and his relatives to develop skills to engage in occupations and roles or to learn new ways of performing them.

Occupational therapy intervention contributes to the improvement of health and of quality of life and to a more inclusive and just society, through
• Its approach centred on occupation and social participation, which represent both the objective and the means of occupational therapy.
• Its global and systemic approach to the interaction between the factors of the person, the occupation and the environment.
• A very practical and creative approach to problem solving in rehabilitation tailor made to the specific needs of people
• A participatory citizenship approach that considers all people as subjects and partners in collaboration.
Definition date: December 2020

Education Programmes

There are no WFOT Approved Programmes in Tunisia at this time.