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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: AHPC OT QE Exam

100

Day 1 occupational therapy MCQs

SIT Qualifying Examination page

2 hours

Day 1 written-paper time

SIT Qualifying Examination page

30 min

OT oral viva duration

SIT Qualifying Examination page

10 min

Viva therapeutic-plan preparation time

SIT Qualifying Examination page

S$2,180

QE fee including GST

SIT Qualifying Examination page

Up to 3

QE attempts under current AHPC retake framework

AHPC Qualifying Examinations page

For 2026 planning, sg-ahpc-ot should be represented as the AHPC-referred SIT Occupational Therapy Qualifying Examination, not as a generic registration exam. Official current facts include AHPC registration before lawful practice, QE referral for qualifications not on the recognised list, a SIT professional examination, 100 MCQs in 2 hours, a 30-minute oral viva after 10 minutes of preparation, S$2,180 QE fee, results in 4 to 6 weeks, and AHPC's current up-to-three-attempt retake framework.

Sample AHPC OT QE Practice Questions

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1A foreign-trained occupational therapist wants to work with patients in Singapore. Which legal status is required before independent occupational therapy practice may begin?
A.An offer letter from any Singapore employer alone
B.AHPC registration and a valid Practising Certificate
C.Completion of the Qualifying Examination only
D.A basic occupational therapy qualification from any country
Explanation: Occupational therapists are regulated by AHPC in Singapore. Lawful practice requires AHPC registration and a valid Practising Certificate, not merely an employment offer, qualification, or examination attempt.
2A candidate's basic occupational therapy degree is not on AHPC's recognised qualifications list. What should the candidate do before being considered for Qualifying Examination eligibility?
A.Sit the Qualifying Examination directly without AHPC referral
B.Begin unsupervised practice while waiting for documents
C.Submit only a curriculum vitae to the prospective employer
D.Apply to AHPC for registration assessment first
Explanation: Applicants whose basic professional qualifications are not found on the recognised list must apply to AHPC first. AHPC determines whether the applicant may be referred for QE consideration.
3What is the main purpose of the AHPC Qualifying Examination pathway for a foreign-trained occupational therapist?
A.To assess equivalency of professional knowledge and skills
B.To replace the need for AHPC registration
C.To provide a Singapore employment contract
D.To certify that every overseas qualification is automatically recognised
Explanation: The QE assesses whether the applicant's professional knowledge and skills are equivalent to the standard required for practice. It does not replace registration, create an employment offer, or automatically recognise all qualifications.
4Which combination best matches core eligibility expectations for a foreign-trained occupational therapist to be considered for the QE pathway?
A.Any diploma, no employer, and no country-of-qualification exam requirements
B.Singapore citizenship, private clinic ownership, and three patient references
C.Degree in a relevant discipline, Singapore employment offer with supervised practice capability, and national exam pass if required in the country of qualification
D.Attendance at a local workshop, employer preference, and self-declared good standing
Explanation: QE eligibility includes a degree in the relevant discipline, an employment offer in Singapore where supervised practice can be provided, and passing a national exam if that is required in the country where the qualification was obtained.
5A Singapore hospital wants to hire a foreign-trained occupational therapist who may need supervised practice. Why is the employer's capability relevant to AHPC's assessment?
A.The employer can waive AHPC registration if the candidate is experienced
B.The employer decides whether the qualification is on AHPC's recognised list
C.The employer must be able to provide supervised practice if required
D.The employer may issue the candidate's Practising Certificate directly
Explanation: For QE eligibility and registration pathway assessment, a Singapore employment offer must support supervised practice where required. Employers cannot waive AHPC requirements or issue Practising Certificates.
6Which statement best describes the role of AHPC for occupational therapists in Singapore?
A.AHPC regulates occupational therapists and controls registration for lawful practice
B.AHPC only provides optional professional networking events
C.AHPC is responsible only for issuing employment visas
D.AHPC regulates employers but not individual occupational therapists
Explanation: AHPC regulates occupational therapists in Singapore. Individual practitioners must satisfy registration and Practising Certificate requirements before practising lawfully.
7A candidate submits a scanned copy of a certificate of good standing that they downloaded and emailed personally. Which issue is most likely to concern AHPC?
A.Good standing is never relevant to foreign-trained applicants
B.Scanned documents are always accepted without verification
C.Only employers, not regulators, may assess good standing
D.Certain verification documents may need to be sent directly from the source
Explanation: The foreign-trained pathway includes good standing and source-sent verification expectations. Some documents must come directly from the issuing source rather than only through the applicant.
8Which item is part of the expected foreign-trained occupational therapist application profile for AHPC assessment?
A.A patient satisfaction survey from the applicant's last workplace
B.A basic or primary professional occupational therapy qualification
C.Proof of Singapore permanent residence
D.A promise to apply for registration after starting work
Explanation: AHPC's foreign-trained pathway expects the applicant to hold the basic or primary professional qualification for the profession. Lawful practice cannot be postponed until after starting work.
9A foreign-trained occupational therapist is licensed overseas but has no Singapore job offer. Which application weakness is most relevant to QE eligibility?
A.Overseas licensure automatically removes all Singapore registration steps
B.QE eligibility includes a Singapore employment offer with supervised practice capability
C.AHPC requires only proof of overseas licensing and no employer information
D.A job offer is relevant only after a Practising Certificate expires
Explanation: A Singapore employment offer, with the ability to support supervised practice, is part of QE eligibility expectations. Overseas licensing alone does not remove AHPC registration requirements.
10A country requires occupational therapy graduates to pass a national licensing examination before practising. How does this affect a graduate from that country seeking QE eligibility in Singapore?
A.The national exam requirement is ignored because Singapore has AHPC
B.Passing the national exam automatically grants Singapore registration
C.The applicant can substitute the national exam with a Singapore employment interview
D.The applicant may need to show that the required national exam was passed
Explanation: QE eligibility includes passing a national examination if such an exam is required in the country of qualification. This supports assessment but does not automatically grant Singapore registration.

About the AHPC OT QE Exam

The AHPC Singapore Occupational Therapy Qualifying Examination is the SIT-administered professional examination used when AHPC determines that a foreign-trained occupational therapist's qualification requires QE referral. It assesses OT knowledge through a 100-question MCQ paper and clinical reasoning through an oral viva, while AHPC separately assesses registration eligibility, employment supervision, documentation, fees, and lawful practice with a valid Practising Certificate.

Assessment

The AHPC Singapore pathway starts with AHPC registration screening for foreign-trained occupational therapists. Candidates whose qualifications are not on AHPC's recognised list may be referred to the SIT Qualifying Examination. The current OT scope includes a Day 1 2-hour, 100-question MCQ paper and a Day 1 30-minute oral viva covering Physical Dysfunction, Mental Health, and Children Across the Care Continuum.

Time Limit

SIT lists the QE duration as 2 days. The OT scope describes a 2-hour MCQ paper and a 30-minute oral viva after 10 minutes of therapeutic-plan preparation. AHPC states Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy QE results are released 4 to 6 weeks after the QE, and foreign-trained registration applications take approximately 2 weeks after all required documents are received.

Passing Score

SIT does not publish a numeric OT pass mark. The viva awards marks for sound clinical reasoning, appropriate assessment and intervention choice, outcome identification, methodical management, research evidence, and use of OT theories. Institution results are final and appeals are not entertained by the institution. AHPC's current QE page states eligible candidates have up to three attempts, with a third-attempt request route after two failed attempts and a rejected registration application.

Exam Fee

SIT lists the QE fee as S$2,180 including GST. AHPC lists the Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy QE fee as SGD2,000 before GST, subject to prevailing GST, and states there is no refund after confirmation or non-attendance. AHPC registration also includes a S$200 application fee, S$20 Practising Certificate application fee, and S$140 Practising Certificate fee per year or part year. (Allied Health Professions Council Singapore (AHPC) and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT))

AHPC OT QE Exam Content Outline

Eligibility

AHPC Foreign-Trained Applicant Pathway

Recognised qualifications, QE referral, degree requirement, Singapore employment offer, Readiness Review, supervision, source-sent documents, good standing, translations, and application processing.

Day 1

Written MCQ Paper

100 MCQs in 2 hours, with two-thirds on OT theories, assessments, and interventions and one-third on foundational knowledge or professional ethics applied to OT practice.

Day 1

Oral Viva

30-minute case-discussion viva covering Physical Dysfunction, Mental Health, and Children Across the Care Continuum, with 10 minutes to prepare a therapeutic plan before professional dialogue with examiners.

Clinical Reasoning

Safe OT Practice

Assessment choice, intervention planning, outcomes, theoretical justification, evidence, contraindications, precautions, progress scenarios, scope, consent, documentation, and Singapore practice expectations.

Administration

Fees, Results, and Attempts

SIT and AHPC fee wording, refund rules, 2026 QE schedule, 4-to-6-week result release, final institution results, conditional third-attempt route, and post-QE registration steps.

How to Pass the AHPC OT QE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: SIT does not publish a numeric OT pass mark. The viva awards marks for sound clinical reasoning, appropriate assessment and intervention choice, outcome identification, methodical management, research evidence, and use of OT theories. Institution results are final and appeals are not entertained by the institution. AHPC's current QE page states eligible candidates have up to three attempts, with a third-attempt request route after two failed attempts and a rejected registration application.
  • Assessment: The AHPC Singapore pathway starts with AHPC registration screening for foreign-trained occupational therapists. Candidates whose qualifications are not on AHPC's recognised list may be referred to the SIT Qualifying Examination. The current OT scope includes a Day 1 2-hour, 100-question MCQ paper and a Day 1 30-minute oral viva covering Physical Dysfunction, Mental Health, and Children Across the Care Continuum.
  • Time limit: SIT lists the QE duration as 2 days. The OT scope describes a 2-hour MCQ paper and a 30-minute oral viva after 10 minutes of therapeutic-plan preparation. AHPC states Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy QE results are released 4 to 6 weeks after the QE, and foreign-trained registration applications take approximately 2 weeks after all required documents are received.
  • Exam fee: SIT lists the QE fee as S$2,180 including GST. AHPC lists the Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy QE fee as SGD2,000 before GST, subject to prevailing GST, and states there is no refund after confirmation or non-attendance. AHPC registration also includes a S$200 application fee, S$20 Practising Certificate application fee, and S$140 Practising Certificate fee per year or part year.

Keys to Passing

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AHPC OT QE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Separate AHPC eligibility and document rules from the SIT exam structure; the pathway order is often tested.
2Use the current SIT OT structure: 100 MCQs plus a 30-minute oral viva, not the physiotherapy practical-station format.
3For MCQ prep, connect OT theory to assessment choice, intervention rationale, functional outcomes, and professional ethics.
4For viva prep, rehearse a concise therapeutic plan that states problems, goals, evidence, theory, precautions, contraindications, and expected outcomes.
5Treat QE success, conditional registration eligibility, Practising Certificate payment, and lawful practice as separate steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs the AHPC Singapore OT QE?

Foreign-trained occupational therapists whose qualifications are not on AHPC's list of recognised qualifications may be required to take the QE. Applicants must first apply to AHPC and be advised on QE eligibility before applying to SIT.

Can an occupational therapist practise after submitting an AHPC application?

No. AHPC states all regulated AHPs, including occupational therapists, must be registered and issued a valid Practising Certificate before they can practise in Singapore.

What is the current OT QE written format?

SIT lists a Day 1 2-hour paper with 100 MCQs. Two-thirds cover OT theories, assessments, and interventions, while one-third covers foundational knowledge or professional ethics applied to OT practice.

What happens in the OT viva?

The 30-minute viva covers Physical Dysfunction, Mental Health, and Children Across the Care Continuum. It mimics a case discussion with a clinical supervisor or senior peer after 10 minutes to prepare a therapeutic plan.

How many attempts are allowed?

AHPC's current QE page states eligible candidates have up to three attempts. A third attempt may be requested after two failed attempts when the candidate has suitable employment and submits a fresh registration application with relevant fees.

What does the OT QE cost?

SIT lists the QE fee as S$2,180 including GST. AHPC also lists the pre-GST QE fee and separate registration and Practising Certificate fees before lawful practice begins.