Social Authority

Apply for permission to use the professional title of Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis or Radiology

If you wish to use the professional title of Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis or Radiology, you will need a permit.

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.

 

Information

Prerequisites

- 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.

Documents required

No

Please note

There are no special features.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

- 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.

Processing time

Up to 6 weeks

Fees

150 EUR - 300 EUR

Legal remedies

Objection (depending on national law, objection may be excluded), administrative court action

Legal basis

Section 1 paragraph 1 MT Professions Act (MTBG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mtbg/BJNR027410021.html

Address and contact information

Social Authority

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Health Law and Health Professions

Mon-Tue 9am-12pm, Thu 1pm-4pm

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Last updated: 10.10.2026