Professional Recognition
The programme is a World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)- Approved Entry-Level Education Programme for Occupational Therapists.
Graduates are eligible for registration as a registered Occupational Therapist (Part II) by the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong [under Section 12(1)(a) of the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance, Chapter 359, Laws of Hong Kong, 1981].
Career Prospects
Graduates gain employment in a wide variety of environments, such as hospitals, rehabilitation settings, community agencies, schools, and health and welfare settings. They are also qualified for the position of Occupational Therapist II in the Hospital Authority, private organisations (private hospitals, private clinics, nursing homes, and homes for the elderly), the Department of Health, the Education Bureau (special schools, and early education and training centres), subvented non-government organisations, and the Social Welfare Department (community centres, sheltered workshops, and special childcare centres).
