Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 18 February 2026, by the Public Business Entity Red.es, M.P., publishing the Agreement with the General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists |
|---|---|
| Publication | 27 April 2026 |
| Entry into force | Not specified in the resolution |
| Affected parties | Registered occupational therapists and their professional colleges in Spain |
| Category | Grants and Subsidies |
| Financing framework | Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan — Next Generation EU |
| Legal basis of the subsidy | Royal Decree 876/2024, of 3 September |
| Managing entity | Red.es (Public Business Entity) |
| Subsidy beneficiary | Unión Profesional |
| Collaborating entity | General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-9185 |
Registered occupational therapists in Spain have access to digital training financed with Next Generation EU European funds, at no cost to the professional. The legal framework that makes this possible is the agreement published on 27 April 2026 by Red.es with the General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists, which establishes how the subsidy granted to Unión Profesional is managed and justified through the Royal Decree 876/2024, of 3 September.
This agreement does not create a new subsidy: it formalizes the fund management chain already approved and defines the responsibilities of each organization involved in executing the training program.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution publishes the agreement signed between Red.es and the General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists to channel the subsidy that Unión Profesional received through Royal Decree 876/2024. The program's objective is to develop digital skills among registered professionals in the field of occupational therapy.
The key elements of the agreement are as follows:
- Financing: Funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, linked to Next Generation EU.
- Management chain: Red.es acts as the managing public entity; Unión Profesional is the formal subsidy beneficiary; the General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists is the distribution channel to registered professionals.
- Final recipients: Occupational therapists registered in Spain.
- Type of training: Digital skills, within the professional colleges training program framework.
- Access: Free or subsidized for the registered professional, through their professional college.
- Management obligations: Compliance with execution, monitoring and audit requirements specific to Next Generation EU European funds.
| Organization | Role in the agreement |
|---|---|
| Red.es (Public Business Entity) | Managing entity and signatory of the agreement; publishes the resolution |
| Unión Profesional | Formal beneficiary of the subsidy granted by Royal Decree 876/2024 |
| General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists | Collaborating entity; channels training to registered professionals |
| Registered occupational therapists | Final recipients of digital training |
Economic and operational impact
For the registered occupational therapist, the impact is positive and direct: access to digital skills training at no cost or reduced cost, financed with European funds. There is no economic obligation for the professional arising from this agreement.
For professional colleges and the General Council, the impact is operational. By participating in the management of Next Generation EU funds, they assume a significant set of obligations:
- Program execution: They must develop and deliver training within the timeframes and conditions agreed in the agreement.
- Monitoring: Obligation to report program progress to Red.es and European control bodies.
- Audit: Next Generation EU funds are subject to strict controls. Any irregularity in justification may result in the return of received funds.
- Documentary justification: All training activity must be documented and traceable to pass the audits provided for in European recovery fund regulations.
Non-compliance with these obligations does not affect the individual registered professional, but it can compromise program continuity and the professional college's reputation with Red.es and the Administration.
Who does it affect?
- Registered occupational therapists in Spain: Recipients of free or subsidized digital training.
- General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists: Collaborating entity in agreement management, with execution and justification obligations.
- Professional colleges of occupational therapists: Distribution channel for training to their registered professionals.
- Unión Profesional: Formal subsidy beneficiary, responsible to Red.es for correct fund application.
- Red.es: Public managing entity of the agreement and responsible for supervising execution.
Practical example
A registered occupational therapist in any Spanish province who wants to improve their digital skills — for example, in the use of telehealth tools, electronic medical records or patient management platforms — can access courses organized by their professional college within this program, without paying tuition or registration fees.
The provincial college, for its part, must record the registered professional's participation, preserve documentation proving the training completed and report the data to the General Council, which in turn forwards it to Red.es to justify the use of European funds. If the college does not maintain adequate records, it may be required to return the funds received for that training activity, even though the professional has already completed the course.
What should colleges and registered professionals do now?
- Registered therapists: Contact your professional college to learn about the training offered within this program and registration deadlines. Training is free or subsidized, so there is no reason not to take advantage of it.
- Professional colleges: Verify with the General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists which training activities are included in the agreement and what participation and registration requirements are.
- College management staff: Implement from the start a system for documenting participant records, training hours and materials used. Next Generation EU fund audits are demanding: documentation must be traceable and available at any time.
- General Council and Unión Profesional: Review the execution and justification deadlines established in the agreement with Red.es. European funds have strict schedules and failure to meet deadlines may result in loss or return of received amounts.
- All parties involved: Consult the complete resolution published in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-9185) to learn the specific conditions of the agreement and the commitments assumed by each party.
Frequently asked questions
Who can access digital training for occupational therapists?
Registered occupational therapists in Spain, through their professional colleges, which are the distribution channels for this training financed with Next Generation EU funds.
Is digital training for occupational therapists free?
Yes, training is free or subsidized for registered professionals, as it is entirely financed with funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (Next Generation EU).
What digital skills are covered by this training program?
The agreement does not specify the exact content, but it is framed within the professional colleges' digital skills training program. Registered professionals should consult their college for the specific courses available.
What happens if a college does not properly manage the funds?
If a college fails to maintain adequate documentation or does not execute the program according to the agreement, it may be required to return the funds received. This does not directly affect the registered professional who completed the training, but it can compromise the program's continuity.
Is there a deadline to access this training?
The agreement does not specify a public deadline in the published resolution. Registered professionals should contact their college to learn about available courses and registration periods.
Can occupational therapists who are not registered access this training?
No, this program is exclusively for registered occupational therapists in Spain. Non-registered professionals are not eligible.
Official source
Regulation: Resolution of 18 February 2026, by Red.es, publishing the Agreement with the General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists for digital training with Next Generation EU funds.
Official Gazette: BOE-A-2026-9185 (published 27 April 2026)
Legal basis: Royal Decree 876/2024, of 3 September
Financing framework: Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan — Next Generation EU
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information is based on the official resolution published in the BOE. For specific questions about your situation or your college's obligations, consult directly with Red.es, the General Council of Colleges of Occupational Therapists, or a legal professional specializing in European funds and professional regulations. The author and CambiosLegales assume no liability for decisions made based on this information.