Relevant legal framework
Recognition of foreign occupational-therapy qualifications
- GesBG (SR 811.21), Art. 10 — recognition of foreign educational qualifications in covered health professions.
- GesBAV (SR 811.214) — implementing rules for recognition.
- FZA, Annex III and Directive 2005/36/EC, Arts. 10–14 — general recognition system for EU/EFTA qualifications, including comparison of substantial differences and compensatory measures.
Professional practice in Switzerland
- GesBG, Art. 11 ff. — authorisation and requirements for practice under one's own professional responsibility.
- GesReg and cantonal health law — registration, authorisation and supervision.
Competent bodies
- Swiss Red Cross (SRK) — recognition authority for foreign occupational-therapy qualifications.
- GesReg — health-professions register.
- Cantonal health authority — professional-practice authorisation and supervision.
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