Erlaubnis zum Führen der Berufsbezeichnung Medizinische/r Technologe/in für Laboratoriumsanalytik bei Berufsqualifikation aus Drittstaaten Erteilung

§ 1 para. 1 No. 1, § 2 law on technical assistants in medicine
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mtag_1993/__1.html
§§ 1 Para. 1 No. 1, 25, 25b, 25c, Annex 1 to § 1 Para. 1 No. 1 Training and Examination Ordinance for Technical Assistants in Medicine
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mta-aprv/BJNR092200994.html

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis or medical technologist for laboratory analysis? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

In order to work in Germany as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis or medical technologist for laboratory analysis, you need a professional permit. For this purpose, the equivalence of your foreign training with the German training will be checked. If there is equivalence, you can get a work permit if the requirements are met. If there is no equivalence, you must first complete an adjustment measure (knowledge test/adjustment course) before you can receive a work permit.

at least EUR 225, depending on the effort up to EUR 650 plus EUR 42 for the certificate

application
You submit an application to the relevant authority for permission to use the professional title “Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis” or “Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis”. You can submit the application with the documents to the relevant authority or send it by post. Do not send originals. Sometimes you can also send the application electronically.

Verification of equivalence
The responsible body will then check whether you meet all the requirements. An important requirement is the equivalence of your professional qualification. The responsible body will compare your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis or medical technologist for laboratory analysis. 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 your professional qualification is equivalent, your foreign professional qualification will be recognized. The responsible body can confirm the result in writing. You must still meet the other requirements. You will then be permitted to use the professional title “Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis” or “Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis”.
Are there significant differences between your professional qualification and the German professional qualification? Perhaps you can 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 state in which you acquired the knowledge or skills.
However, it may be that the essential differences cannot be compensated for by this knowledge.
In this case, the competent authority will tell you the main differences between your professional qualification and the German professional qualification. It will also tell you why you cannot compensate for these main differences.
The responsible authority will also tell you about compensatory measures you can take to offset the significant differences.
If you decide not to take any compensatory measures, your professional qualification will not be recognized. You will then not be allowed to work in Germany as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis.

Compensatory measures
There are various compensatory measures:
Adaptation period: The adaptation period lasts a maximum of three years.
Knowledge test: The knowledge test tests your knowledge in certain subjects and areas. The knowledge test consists of an oral and a practical part.

You can usually choose between an adaptation course or a knowledge test.
If you successfully complete the compensatory measure and meet all other requirements, you will be permitted to use the professional title “Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis” or “Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis”.

Sometimes documents are missing in the process. The responsible authority will then inform you by when you have to submit the documents.

An objection to a negative decision can be raised within one month of notification at the office specified in the letterhead.

• Permission to use the professional title Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis or Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis in the case of professional qualification from third countries Grant
• In Germany, you need a government permit to work as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis.
• With this permission, you can officially call yourself a “medical technologist for laboratory analysis” or “medical technologist for laboratory analysis” and work in this profession.
• You can also obtain state permission in Germany if you have professional qualifications from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

Authority for Labor, Health, Social Affairs, Family and Integration