Job requirements Clinical Occupational Therapist in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a clinical occupational therapist in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. These requirements are applicable to all Occupational therapists (NOC 31203).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A university degree in occupational therapy including supervised fieldwork is required.
  • Completion of a national or provincial certification examination is required.
  • Licensure with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
  • Membership in the national association, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, is required in some provinces.
  • Occupational therapists may obtain expertise in a particular area through additional training or experience.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Alberta

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Job title Occupational Therapists (OT)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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