Detailed description
To work as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis or radiology in Germany, you must apply for a state permit. This permit allows you to use the professional title and work in the profession.
To work as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis or radiology in Germany, you must apply for a state permit. This permit allows you to use the professional title and work in the profession.
- After completing your training, you have passed the state examination as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis or radiology.
- You have not been guilty of any conduct that would render you unreliable in the exercise of your profession.
- You are medically fit to practice the profession.
- You have the knowledge of the German language required to carry out your professional activities.
No
There are no special features.
No
- You submit your application in writing to the responsible authority.
- The responsible authority will check the completeness of your application and, if necessary, request any missing documents or information from you.
- The competent authority checks whether the requirements are met.
- If you meet the requirements, you will receive permission.
You may not begin the activity until you have received permission.
Up to 6 weeks
150 EUR - 300 EUR
Objection (depending on national law, objection may be excluded), administrative court action
Section 1 paragraph 1 MT Professions Act (MTBG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mtbg/BJNR027410021.html
Keywords: medical technologist functional diagnostics permission professional title MTA medical-technical assistant
Last updated: 10.10.2026