Erlaubnis zum Führen der Berufsbezeichnung Ergotherapeutin/ Ergotherapeut beantragen

Would you like to apply for permission to use the professional title of occupational therapist?

The legally prescribed requirements for the use of the professional title are examined. After successful examination, permission to use the professional title of occupational therapist is granted.

• Medical certificate of medical fitness (not older than three months),
• Certificate of good conduct according to § 30 (4) Federal Central Register Act (not older than three months),
• Assurance
   

• You have completed the prescribed training and passed the state examination,
• they are not guilty of conduct which results in unreliability for the exercise of the profession,
• they are not unfit from a health point of view for the exercise of the profession,
• You have the knowledge of the German language required for the exercise of your professional activity.

• You submit your application to the competent authority via the online form and, if necessary, upload the required documents,
• The permit is issued when the competent authority determines that the legal requirements are met.
   

The professional title may only be used after permission has been granted.

The tasks of the Hessian State Office for Health and Care (HLfGP) include state recognition and supervision of Hessian educational institutions.

Administrative court action
 

• Apply for permission to use the professional title of occupational therapist
• The professional title of occupational therapist may only be used after a permit.
• Responsible is the Hessian State Office for Health and Care.

Please contact the Hessian State Office for Health and Care (HLfGP).

Since 01.01.2023, the Hessian State Office for Health and Care (HLfGP) has been responsible.

• Forms/online services available: Yes
• Written form required: No
• Informal application possible: No
• Personal appearance required: No