
Published: Thursday 4 June 2026
Occupational therapists providing mental health specific services are eligible for endorsement under Occupational Therapy Australia’s (OTA) mental health endorsement program. The endorsement program recognises the additional knowledge, skills and experience of OTs focusing their scope of practice on mental health.
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