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Permission to use the professional title of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with professional qualification from third countries Issue
Service Description
The profession of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics is regulated in Germany. This means that in order to work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics in Germany, you need a state license. With this permit, you can use the job title "medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics" or "medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics" and work in the profession.
You can also obtain a state permit from the competent authority in Germany if you have a professional qualification from a so-called third country. Third countries are all countries that do not belong to the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. In order to obtain the permit, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
On January 1, 2023, the training of professions in medical technology was reformed in Germany. The new law on professions in medical technology applies. The profession on this basis is called Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics or Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics. There is a transitional period for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications on the basis of the old Act on Technical Assistants in Medicine. Until 31.12.2026, foreign professional qualifications may still be recognized as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics on a transitional basis. The responsible office will advise you.
In the recognition procedure, the competent body will compare your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification and check the equivalence. The equivalence of the professional qualification is an important prerequisite for the granting of a state license.
In addition to the equivalence of the professional qualification, you must also meet other requirements for the permit to be issued. Further requirements include, for example, sufficient German language skills and health suitability.
If your professional qualification originates from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, other regulations apply.
You can also apply for the procedure from abroad.
Process flow
Application
You submit an application for permission to use the job title "Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics" to the competent authority. You can hand in the application with the documents to the relevant office or send it by post. Do not send any originals. Sometimes you can also send the application electronically. The responsible office will inform you.
Examination of equivalence
The competent authority will then check whether you meet all the requirements. An important requirement is the equivalence of your professional qualification. The competent body will compare your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics. 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 examination
If your professional qualification is equivalent, your foreign professional qualification will be recognized. The competent authority can confirm the result in writing. You must still meet the other requirements. You will then receive permission to use the professional title "Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics" or "Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics".
Are there any significant differences between your professional qualification and the German professional qualification? You may be able to compensate for the differences through your professional experience, other knowledge or skills (lifelong learning). You must provide evidence of your professional experience. Knowledge and skills must be certified by an authority in the country in which you acquired the knowledge or skills.
However, it may be that the significant differences cannot be compensated for by this knowledge. In this case, your foreign professional qualification will not be recognized. You will then not be allowed to work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics in Germany.
However, the competent authority will tell you the main differences and why you cannot compensate for the main differences with your professional experience.
In most cases, you can take a compensatory measure. This will allow you to compensate for the main differences.
Compensatory measures
There are various compensatory measures:
- Adaptation course: The adaptation course lasts a maximum of three years.
- Knowledge examination: The knowledge examination tests your knowledge in certain subjects and areas. The knowledge test is a practical examination with an interview.
You can choose between an adaptation period or a knowledge test.
If you successfully complete the compensatory measure and meet all other requirements, you will receive permission to use the job title "Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics" or "Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics".
Who should I contact?
Please contact the Thuringian State Administration Office.
Requirements
- You have a professional qualification as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics from a third country.
- You want to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics.
- Personal suitability: You are reliable for work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics and have no criminal record.
- Health suitability: You are mentally and physically fit to work as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics.
- You have German language skills at the required level. This is normally language level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Which documents are required?
- Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
- Marriage certificate (if your name has changed due to marriage)
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of your professional qualifications (e.g. certificates, professional certificate)
- Proof of training
- Proof of your relevant professional experience as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics
- Proof of other relevant knowledge for working as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics
- Perhaps: You come from a third country and do not yet live or work in the EU, the EEA or Switzerland? Then you must provide proof: You want to work in the profession in Germany. Proof can be, for example, an application for an entry visa for gainful employment, job applications, invitations to interviews, a business concept or a location note from the Central Service Agency for Professional Recognition (ZSBA).
You usually submit these documents later. The responsible office will inform you when you should submit the documents:
- Proof of your personal suitability: criminal record extract or certificate of good conduct from your country of origin
- Proof of your health suitability: Medical certificate
- Proof of your German language skills: Language certificate
The responsible office will tell you which documents you need to submit as a simple copy, a certified copy or the original.
What are the fees?
The procedure costs money. The responsible office will inform you about the costs. The costs generally depend on the effort required for processing.
The fee range is at least 80.00 Euro to 590.00 Euro.
Additional costs may arise (e.g. for translations, certifications or compensatory measures). These costs vary individually.
Processing duration
Processing Time: 4 MonthsThe responsible office will inform you if any documents are missing. If the documents are complete, the procedure will take a maximum of 4 months.
Legal basis
§ Section 75 of the Medical Technology Professions Act (MT-Berufe-Gesetz - MTBG)
- i.V.m. § Section 1 (1) No. 3, Section 2 (1) and (2) of the Act on Technical Assistants in Medicine in the version applicable on December 31, 2022
- in conjunction with §§ Sections 25b, 25c of the Training and Examination Ordinance for Technical Assistants in Medicine in the version valid on December 31, 2022
What else should I know?
Notification of equivalence
The equivalence check (recognition procedure) also takes place during the licensing procedure. You can apply for a separate notification of the result of the assessment.
Procedure for ethnic German repatriates
As a late repatriate, you can go through the recognition procedure either in accordance with the laws mentioned here or in accordance with the Federal Expellees Act. You can decide for yourself. The responsible office will advise you which procedure is right for you.
Further Information
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
Technically approved by
Federal Ministry of Health
Professionally released on
17.02.2023
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
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