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Apply for recognition as a medical-technical radiology assistant with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a medical-technical radiology assistant in Germany? Learn how to have your professional qualifications recognized and obtain permission to use the professional title here.

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Detailed description

To work as a medical-technical radiology assistant in Germany, you need a government license. Only with this license are you allowed to use the professional title "medical-technical radiology assistant" or "medical-technical radiology assistant" and work in this profession.

If you acquired your professional qualification in a member state of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or in Switzerland, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized in order to obtain permission.

 

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Prerequisites

  • You want to work as a medical-technical radiology assistant in Germany.
  • You have a comparable professional qualification from a member state of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
  • Their professional qualifications are equivalent.
  • The professional qualification is equivalent if there are no significant differences between your professional qualification and the German professional qualification.
  • You are reliable for work and have no criminal record.
  • You can work mentally and physically in the profession.
  • You have German language skills at the required level. This is usually level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Documents required

  • Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
  • if your name has changed through marriage: marriage certificate
  • CV
  • Proof of your professional qualifications (e.g. certificates, professional certificates)
  • Training certificates
  • Evidence of your relevant professional experience or knowledge
  • If applicable: promise of a job or employment contract
  • 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

Which documents are required in your specific case depends on your specific circumstances. The responsible office will tell you which documents you need to submit and when. They will also tell you which documents you need to submit as a simple copy, a certified copy, or the original.

Please note

The permit procedure also includes an assessment of equivalence (recognition procedure). You can request a separate notification of the assessment results.
If you only want to offer services in Germany occasionally and for a short period of time, you usually don't need a government permit. The responsible authority can provide you with more detailed information.

On January 1, 2023, training programs for medical technology professions were reformed in Germany. The new law governing professions in medical technology applies. The profession based on this law is called "Medical Technologist for Radiology" or "Medical Technologist for Radiology." There is a transitional period for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications based on the old law governing technical assistants in medicine. Until December 31, 2026, foreign professional qualifications may still be temporarily recognized as "Medical-Technical Radiology Assistant." The responsible authority will advise you.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You submit your application to the responsible authority.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and request any missing documents or information from you.
  • The responsible body will compare whether your professional qualification is equivalent to the German professional qualification.
    • If the competent authority identifies significant differences, you may be able to compensate for these by providing evidence of your professional experience, other knowledge, skills or competencies.
    • If you are unable to compensate for the significant differences, you can take compensatory measures (for example, an adaptation course or a knowledge test).
    • You can also forgo an equivalence assessment and take a compensatory measure directly.
  • If your professional qualifications are equivalent or you have been able to compensate for any significant differences, and you meet the other requirements, your foreign professional qualification will be recognized. The responsible authority can confirm the result in writing.
  • You will receive permission to use the professional title.

Processing time


  • up to 2 months in accelerated procedure

  • up to 3 months in regular procedure

Fees

350.00 EUR - 450.00 EUR

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

§ 1 paragraph 1 no. 2, § 2 Law on technical assistants in medicine





§§ 1 Para. 1 No. 2, 25, 25b, 25c, Annex 2 to § 1 Para. 1 No. 2 Training and Examination Ordinance for Technical Assistants in Medicine




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Keywords: Foreign qualification Equivalency assessment Recognition in Germany adaptation course foreign degree professional qualification work permit Permission to use the professional title professional recognition adaptation period notice of recognition recognition procedure Aptitude test Certificate of Equivalence EU/EEA/Switzerland healthcare profession Professional Qualifications Assessment Act Directive 2005/36/EC LPA

Last updated: 28.10.2025