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Apply for recognition as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with professional qualifications from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or as a medical-technical assistant? Then you need a government permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

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Detailed description

The profession of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics is regulated in Germany. This means that in order to work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics in Germany, you need a state permit. With the permit, you can use the job title “medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics” or “medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics” and work in the profession.

Even if you have a professional qualification from a so-called third country, you can still obtain state permission from the relevant authority in Germany. Third countries are all countries that are not part of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. To obtain permission, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

On January 1, 2023, the training for professions in medical technology was reformed in Germany. The new law on professions in medical technology applies. The profession on this basis is called medical technologist for functional diagnostics or medical technologist for functional diagnostics. There is a transitional period for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications based on the old law on technical assistants in medicine. Until December 31, 2026, foreign professional qualifications can under certain circumstances still be temporarily recognized as medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics. The responsible authority will advise you.

During the recognition process, the responsible body compares your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification and checks their equivalence. The equivalence of the professional qualification is an important prerequisite for the granting of state permission.

In addition to the equivalence of the professional qualification, you must also fulfill other requirements for the permit to be granted.

If your professional qualification comes from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, different rules apply.

You can also apply for the procedure from abroad.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You have successfully completed training as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and are authorized to work there independently as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics.
  • You want to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics.
  • Personal suitability: You are reliable for work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics and have no criminal record.
  • Medical suitability: You are mentally and physically able to work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics.
  • You have German language skills at the required language level. This is usually language level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Documents required

  • Application (available online)
  • Documents according to the information sheet (available online)
  • Language certificate B2/ specialist language test (see information sheet)
  • medical certificate (available online)
  • Official certificate of good conduct according to Section 30 Paragraph 5 of the Federal Central Register Act (BZRG)

Please note

The permit procedure also includes an examination of equivalence (recognition procedure). You can apply for a separate notice of the result of the examination.

As a late repatriate, you can choose to go through the recognition process according to the laws mentioned here or according to the Federal Expellees Act. You can decide for yourself. The responsible authority will advise you on which process is right for you.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You submit an application to the responsible authority for permission to use the professional title “Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics” or “Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics”. You can submit the application with the documents to the responsible authority or send it by post. Do not send originals. Sometimes you can also send the application electronically. The responsible authority will inform you.
  • The responsible body will then check whether you meet all the requirements. An important requirement is the equivalence of your professional qualification. The responsible body will compare your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics. The professional qualification is equivalent if there are no significant differences between your foreign professional qualification and the German professional qualification.
  • If your professional qualification is equivalent, your foreign professional qualification will be recognized. The responsible body can confirm the result in writing. You must still meet the other requirements. You will then be permitted to use the professional title “Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics” or “Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics”.
    • Are there significant differences between your professional qualification and the German professional qualification? Perhaps you can compensate for the differences through your professional experience, other knowledge or skills (lifelong learning). You must provide evidence of your professional experience. Knowledge and skills must be certified by an authority in the state in which you acquired the knowledge or skills.
    • However, it may be that the essential differences cannot be compensated for by this knowledge. In this case, your foreign professional qualification will not be recognized. You will then not be allowed to work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics in Germany. However, the responsible body will tell you the essential differences and why you cannot compensate for the essential differences through your professional experience. In most cases, you can take a compensatory measure. This will allow you to compensate for the essential differences. There are various compensatory measures:
      • Adaptation period: The adaptation period lasts a maximum of three years.
      • Knowledge test: The knowledge test tests your knowledge in certain subjects and areas. The knowledge test is a practical test with an examination interview.
    • If you successfully complete the compensatory measure and meet all other requirements, you will be permitted to use the professional title “Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics” or “Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics”.

Processing time


  • up to 2 months in accelerated procedure

  • up to 3 months in regular procedure

Fees

350,00 EUR - 550,00 EUR

Legal remedies

An objection to a negative decision can be raised within one month of notification at the office specified in the letterhead.

Legal basis

§ 1 paragraph 1 no. 3, § 2 paragraphs 2-4 Law on technical assistants in medicine

www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mtag_1993/__1.html


§§ 25, 25a, 25c Training and Examination Ordinance for Technical Assistants in Medicine

www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mta-aprv/__25.html

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Keywords: Foreign qualification Equivalency assessment Recognition in Germany adaptation course foreign degree professional qualification work permit Permission to use the professional title professional recognition Access to occupation adaptation period notice of recognition recognition procedure Aptitude test Certificate of Equivalence healthcare profession Medical laboratory assistants in function diagnosis MTAF Professional Qualifications Assessment Act Directive 2005/36/EC

Last updated: 16.02.2025