What qualifications do I need to become an Occupational Therapist in Singapore? What are the career opportunities for Occupational Therapists?
Want to become an Occupational Therapist in Singapore? Here's what you need! 📚
Education Required:
- Minimum of Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Education to be completed in an institution recognised by Allied Health Professional Council
- 3 to 4 years of full-time study, with completion of required clinical placements
Where to Study:
- Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
- Recognised overseas universities in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Ireland, Taiwan etc.
For a full list of recognised qualification and more information: Visit the AHPC website @ https://www.ahpc.gov.sg/
As an Occupational Therapist, we may work in various settings, including:
- Acute care in hospitals
- Subacute rehabilitation in Community Hospitals and Day Rehabilitation Centres
- Outpatient therapy and home therapy services
- Paediatric therapy
- School-based intervention
- Community disability services
Occupational Therapy also provide specialised services such as:
- Community reintegration programmes
- Driving evaluation and rehabilitation services
- Burns and plastics rehabilitation
- Equipment prescription and home modification
- Workplace, Health and Safety consultation
Keen to work with SGH after completing your studies? Apply for a SGH Sponsorship today! https://careers.singhealth.com.sg/SGH/go/SGH-Sponsorship/650544/