The internationally educated occupational therapist (IEOT) applicant is a new applicant to the Canadian health profession. IEOT applicants are initially assessed on the basis of substantial equivalence through a documentation review completed by the College. Applicants successful in the documentation review are registered on the Provisional Register.

A supervised practicum is mandatory and, once the competency assessment is complete, the applicant will remain on the Provisional Register until successful completion of the national certification exam and any coursework or training requirements that may have been identified during the competency assessment.

Requirements for registration

Documents to support application

Application process

Self-assessment tool - designed to help internationally-educated occupational therapists understand the Canadian occupational therapy profession. The tool was developed by Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists in conjunction with the Atlantic Connection.

The Immigrant Access Fund provides micro-loans of up to $5000 to immigrants who need help with the costs of becoming accredited or the costs of training or upgrading associated with re-entering the profession. To find out more, contact IAF through www.iafcanada.org.