Erlaubnis zum Führen der Berufsbezeichnung pharmazeutisch-technische(r) Assistentin / Assistent Erteilung

If you want to use the professional title "pharmaceutical technical assistant" or "pharmaceutical technical assistant", you need a permit.

In order to work as a pharmaceutical technical assistant in Germany, you must apply for a state permit. This permit allows you to use the professional title and work in the profession.

• Proof of state examination certificate, if already issued
• Proof of identity (certified copy of valid ID/passport/residence permit)
• Official certificate of good conduct of the document type OE for submission to authorities, not older than 3 months when issuing a permit
• current medical certificate confirming physical and psychological suitability to practice the profession, not older than 3 months when permit is issued
• if applicable, model declaration of criminal proceedings
• Confirmation of having the knowledge of the German language required to carry out the professional activity (certificate of acquisition of language skills at least level B2)
• if available: copies of the most recent employment references

• After completing your training, you passed the state examination as a pharmaceutical technical assistant.
• You have not been guilty of any conduct that would render you unreliable to perform your profession.
• You are medically fit to perform the profession.
• You have the knowledge of the German language required to carry out your professional activities.

• You submit your application together with the necessary documents to the responsible authority.
• The responsible authority will check your application for completeness and, if necessary, request any missing documents or information from you.
• The responsible authority will check whether you meet all the requirements.
• If you meet all the requirements, you will receive permission.
• You may not begin the activity until you have received permission.

• Anyone who wants to work as a pharmaceutical technical assistant in Germany needs a permit
• With the permit you are allowed to work in the profession and use the professional title.
• Permission must be applied for.