Menu Log in Search Search You are here HomeAbout occupational therapyWorking overseas Working overseas Working as an occupational therapist in a different country can be a unique, enriching, professional and personal experience. You should ensure that your personal physical and emotional health is excellent before embarking on your transition to another country. You must be able to withstand changes in climate, nutrition, working hours, conditions and human attitudes to enable you to be an effective occupational therapist in the new country. The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) has produced general information and guidance for working in other countries, based on the experience of other occupational therapists. View the latest version of "WFOT Occupational Therapy International Practice Guide". OT Frontiers is a network of occupational therapists based in the UK who have an interest in occupational therapy in low and middle income countries, promoting an understanding of how UK occupational therapists can most appropriately apply their practice in the context of these overseas countries. The website has downloadable resources to support occupational therapists and students preparing to practice in low and middle income countries. International volunteer work For those considering international volunteer work, NHS England has produced the following toolkit which will help you to collect evidence of your knowledge and skills and give volunteers and local staff the opportunity to learn from each other to develop future practice. Toolkit for the collection of evidence of knowledge and skills gained through participation in an international health project Share Occupational therapy jobs Website terms and conditions Privacy Policy RCOT and GDPR Compliments and complaints Get in touch Royal College of Occupational Therapists 106-114 Borough High Street London SE1 1LB T: 020 3141 4600 Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (or 'RCOT') is a registered charity in England and Wales (275119) and in Scotland (SCO39573) and a company registered in England (No. 1347374). VAT Reg. No. 242 7829 47. © Copyright 2019 Royal College of Occupational Therapists. All rights reserved. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our privacy policy. You can change your cookies settings at any time through your browser settings. OK, I agree Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest