Single point of contact for professional recognition, health professions

• Application + questionnaire (original)
• Diploma / certificate (original or certified copy + translation)
• If applicable, certificate of conformity (original or certified copy)
• CV (with details from / to, with original signature)
• Confirmation of registration or proof of employment or declaration of intent that the profession is to be practiced in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg in the future
• Passport / ID (copy)
• Possibly. marriage certificate
• Proof of work (if available)
• Proof of hours / proof of theoretical and practical training
• Power of attorney, if applicable (original)
• If necessary, confirmation of assumption of costs (original)

For the issuance of the certificate after completion of the recognition procedure, the following are also required:

• Medical certificate
• criminal record
• Proof of German language skills B2 (original or certified copy)

(see requirements)

 

application
You compile your documents using the leaflet that you can find on our website or that you have received from us. Submit the documents together with the application in the required form.

equivalence test
The competent authority will then check whether you meet all the requirements. An important prerequisite is the equivalence of your professional qualification. The competent authority compares your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification as an occupational therapist. The professional qualification is equivalent if there are no significant differences between your foreign professional qualification and the German professional qualification.

Possible results of the test
If there is equivalence, submit proof of your health, language and personal suitability (instruction sheet).

If there is no equivalence, you will complete an adjustment measure in the form of an aptitude test or an adjustment course. You will receive further information from us on this.