Application for a professional permit as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics from EU/EEA/Switzerland
In order to be allowed to work in Germany as an assistant for medical-technical functional diagnostics, you need a professional permit. For this purpose, the equivalence of your foreign training with the German training will be checked. If there is...
In order to be allowed to work in Germany as an assistant for medical-technical functional diagnostics, you need a professional permit. For this purpose, the equivalence of your foreign training with the German training will be checked. If there is equivalence, you can get a work permit if the requirements are met. If there is no equivalence, you must first complete an adjustment measure (aptitude test/adjustment course) before you can receive a work permit.
On January 1, 2023, the training for the professions in medical technology was reformed in Germany. The new law on professions in medical technology applies. The profession based on this is called medical technologist for functional diagnostics or medical technologist for functional diagnostics. Applications for this profession have been decided in Hamburg since January 1st, 2023 according to the new law, the statutory transitional period is not used.
Important notes
Prerequisites
- You have successfully completed training as an assistant for medical-technical functional diagnostics in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and are entitled to work there independently as an assistant for medical-technical 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 the work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics and have no criminal record.
- Health suitability: You can work mentally and physically as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or 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 leaflet (available online)
- Proof of language proficiency B2/ technical language test (see leaflet)
- Medical certificate (available online)
- Official certificate of good conduct according to § 30 Para. 5 BZRG
Deadlines
No
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
application
You compile your documents using the leaflet that you can find on our website or that you have received from us. Submit the documents together with the application in the required form.
equivalence test
The competent authority will then check whether you meet all the requirements. An important prerequisite is the equivalence of your professional qualification. The competent authority compares your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or 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.
Possible results of the test
If there is equivalence, submit proof of your health, language and personal suitability (instruction sheet).
If there is no equivalence, you will complete an adjustment measure in the form of an aptitude test or an adjustment course. You will receive further information from us on this.
Processing time
- up to 2 months in the accelerated procedure
- up to 4 months in the regular procedure
Fees
at least EUR 225, depending on the effort up to EUR 600 plus EUR 42 for the certificate
Legal notes
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 para. 1 No. 3, § 2 para. 2-4 law on technical assistants in medicine
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mtag_1993/__1.html
§§ 25, 25a, 25c training and examination regulations for technical assistants in medicine
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mta-aprv/__25.html
Downloads & Links
Links on hamburg.de
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Keywords: Equivalency assessment Foreign qualification 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 EU/EEA/Switzerland healthcare profession Medical laboratory assistants in function diagnosis MTAF Professional Qualifications Assessment Act Directive 2005/36/EC
Last updated: 26.04.2024