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If you want to work in Ireland, your qualification must be
recognized by the Association of Occupational Therapists of
Ireland. At present, the recognition request application must be
sent to Northern Area Health Board. The application process is different for candidates from
European Union states and for candidates from other countries.
EU Candidates
The first step in the process is to obtain an application
form for validation of professional qualification.
You must submit all the information required of applicants
seeking validation of their professional qualification under E.U.
Directive 89/48/EEC and 95/51/EEC - "General System for the
Recognition of Diplomas".
Application form is to be completed in English. If submitted in
another language, the application must be accompanied by a
certified, notarized translation in English.
This E.U. system sets up a professional recognition system. This
does not involve an academic recognition system, which would
result in precise, exhaustive comparison of the training
followed by the prospective candidate in relation to that which
is required in the host Member State. What counts is the fully
qualified professional status of the candidate for recognition.
Applications will not be considered until all the requested
information is submitted.
Under the EU Directive, when all the requested information is
submitted, there is then a time limit of four months for a
response. This applies to all EU Applications.
Non-EU candidates The first step in the
process is to obtain an application form for validation of
professional qualification.
An
Application form in prescribed format is to be completed in English. If submitted in
another language, the application must be accompanied by a
certified, notarized translation in English.
Applications will not be considered until all the requested
information is submitted.
For Non EU applications there is no specified time limit for a
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In the following pages, you will find brief
information useful to overseas occupational therapists that want to
work in the United States, Canada, the United
Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New
Zealand.