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Apply for permission to use the professional title of Medical-Technical Radiology Assistant

If you would like to use the professional title "Medical-technical radiology assistant" or "Medical-technical radiology assistant", you need a permit.

Detailed description

In order to work as a medical-technical radiology assistant in Germany, you need a state permit. With this permit, you are allowed to use the professional title and work in the profession. You must apply for the permit.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • After completing your training, you have passed the state examination as a medical-technical radiology assistant.
  • You have not been guilty of any conduct that would render you unreliable to perform your profession.
  • You are medically fit to perform the profession.
  • You have the knowledge of the German language required to carry out your professional activities.

Documents required

  • Application (available online)
  • Medical certificate not older than 3 months (available online)
  • Official certificate of good conduct, not older than 3 months

Please note

You must have qualifications obtained abroad recognized.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You submit your application together with the necessary documents to the responsible authority.
  • The responsible authority will check your application for completeness and, if necessary, request any missing documents or information from you.
  • The responsible authority will check whether you meet all the requirements.
  • If you meet all the requirements, you will receive permission.
  • You may not begin the activity until you have received permission.

Processing time

Up to 6 weeks

Fees

150 EUR - 300 EUR

Legal remedies

You can raise an objection to a negative decision within one month of notification at the office specified in the letterhead.

Legal basis

Section 1 Paragraph 1 Law on Professions in Medical Technology (MT Professions Act - MTBG)


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

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Last updated: 10.10.2026