Apply for a sectoral non-medical practitioner permit in the field of physiotherapy

In Lower Saxony, the districts, the independent cities and the city of Göttingen as well as the Hanover region are responsible for all questions relating to medicine, insofar as the profession is to be exercised in their district (lower administrative authorities).

The applicant

• has reached the age of 25,
• has at least a secondary school leaving certificate
• would like to practice his profession in Lower Saxony,
• has permission to use the professional title "physiotherapist",
• is morally reliable and there are no serious criminal or moral misconducts,
• is suitable for practicing the profession of alternative practitioner in terms of health.
• successfully completes the knowledge test before the expert committee set up at the State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family (in certain cases, the knowledge test can be waived and a decision can be made on the basis of the files)

Tip: Various training institutes offer training courses for post-qualification for physiotherapists – find out more on the Internet. If this satisfies the requirements described in No. 7.2.4 of the Lower Saxony Directive on Alternative Practitioners (see "Legal basis"), the knowledge check can be waived and a decision can be made on the basis of the files.

• concise curriculum vitae
• the birth certificate or an excerpt from the family book
• Proof of identity with a photograph
• an official certificate of good conduct, which must not be older than one month
• a statement as to whether the applicant is the subject of a criminal investigation or an investigation by the public prosecutor's office
• a declaration as to whether and, if so, to which authority a permit under the Heilpraktikergesetz (HeilPrG) has already been applied for
• a medical certificate, which must not be older than one month, stating that there are no indications that the applicant lacks the aptitude required for the exercise of the profession as a non-medical practitioner due to a physical ailment or weakness of mental or physical strength or because of an addiction
• Proof that at least a secondary school leaving certificate is available

Further documents

• Declaration that you would like to work exclusively in the field of physiotherapy
• Permission to use the professional title "Physiotherapist" (certified copy)
• Proof of previous education and training
• if applicable, job references.

In the case of an application for a decision on the basis of a special post-qualification for physiotherapists (additionally):

• A simple copy of the content and scope of the training provided by the training provider
• Final test of the applicant in the original with solution key in simple copy
• Certified copy confirmation from the training provider that the applicant has passed the final test

Only for applicants outside the European Economic Area (EEA):

• Residence permit
• if medicine is to be practiced as a non-self-employed activity: work permit

Cost (variable): from 200 to 800 euros

Fees and expenses are incurred in accordance with Annex 1 to § 1 paragraph 1 of the General Fee Schedule of the State of Lower Saxony (AllGO) in accordance with No. 42.1.

Note: The expenses for the review committee are charged as expenses in addition to the fee.

In Lower Saxony, the districts, the independent cities and the city of Göttingen as well as the Hanover region are responsible for all questions relating to medicine, insofar as the profession is to be exercised in their district (lower administrative authorities).

Note: The activity of a non-medical practitioner is one of the liberal professions. If you want to open a practice, it is necessary to follow the relevant regulations.

Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, Health and Equality

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.