Application for a professional permit as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant from third countries

Prerequisites

• You have successfully completed training as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and are entitled to work there independently as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant to work.
• You want to work in Germany as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant.
• Personal suitability: You are reliable for the work as a pharmaceutical technician and have no criminal record.
• Medical suitability: you can work mentally and physically as a pharmaceutical technician.
• 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

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 “pharmaceutical technical assistant”. You can submit the application and the documents to the responsible authority, send them by post or upload them electronically. Do not send originals.
• 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 pharmaceutical technical assistant. 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 “pharmaceutical technical assistant” or “pharmaceutical technical assistant”.
  • 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, the responsible body will tell you the essential differences between your professional qualification and the German professional qualification. It will also tell you why you cannot compensate for these essential differences. The responsible body will also tell you compensatory measures that you can take to compensate for the essential differences. If you decide not to take compensatory measures, your professional qualification will not be recognized. You will then not be allowed to work as a pharmaceutical technical assistant in Germany. There are various compensatory measures:
    • Adaptation period: The adaptation period lasts a maximum of 3 years.
    • Knowledge test: The knowledge test tests your knowledge in certain subjects and areas. The knowledge test includes an oral and a practical part.
  • If you successfully complete the compensatory measure and meet all other requirements, you will be permitted to use the professional title “pharmaceutical technical assistant” or “pharmaceutical technical assistant”.

Processing time

• up to 2 months in the accelerated procedure


• up to 4 months in the regular procedure

Fees

225.00 EUR - 650.00 EUR


plus 42.00 EUR for the certificate

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, 2 Law on the profession of pharmaceutical technical assistant (PTA Professional Law - PTAG)

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


§§ 1, 18, 18b, 18c Training and Examination Ordinance for Pharmaceutical Technical Assistants (PTA-APrV)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pta-aprv/BJNR235200997.html