A Review on Occupational Therapy in Iran

This article is a review on occupational therapy in Iran. Occupational therapy started in the Rehabilitation faculty of Iran Medical University as a BS degree in 1973 . About 2000 students were graduated in occupational therapy and are active in different parts of the country .They assist disabled individuals to achieve maximal independence . In this article, a summary of the history and educational structure of occupational therapy and job opportunities of graduates of this speciality in Iran is given.