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Would you like to apply for permission to use the professional title of midwife or maternity nurse?

The legally prescribed requirements for the use of the professional title are examined. After successful examination, permission is granted to use the professional title of midwife or maternity nurse.

• 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.

In the field of maternity care, the profession of midwife / maternity nurse is regulated by the state.

Administrative court action
 

• Permission to use the professional title of midwife or maternity nurse
• The professional title of midwife or maternity nurse may only be used with permission.
• 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