Social Authority

Apply for a professional license / professional certificate as an emergency paramedic

Prerequisites

• After completing your training, you have passed the state examination as an emergency paramedic.
• You have not been guilty of any conduct that would render you unreliable to perform your profession.
• You are suitable for the profession in terms of health and character.
• You have the knowledge of the German language required to carry out your professional activities.

Documents required

• Proof of identification in officially certified photocopy
• Proof of completion of the prescribed training period and passing the state examination / state supplementary examination
• an official certificate of good conduct of the type OE for submission to authorities, not older than 3 months when issuing a permit
• Medical certificate confirming suitability to practice the profession, not older than 3 months when permit is issued
• Confirmation of having the knowledge of the German language required to carry out the professional activity (certificate of language skills at least level B2 and - if available - photocopies of the most recent employment references)

Please note

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

40,00 EUR - 75,00 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

§ 1 paragraph 1 Emergency Paramedic Act (NotSanG)


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