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Section 175 paragraph 1 sentence 1 Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV)
§ 47 Radiation Protection Ordinance

Doctors require authorization to provide medical supervision of occupationally exposed persons in the field of radiation protection.

Are you a doctor and would like to carry out medical monitoring of occupationally exposed persons in accordance with the Radiation Protection Ordinance? Then you need authorization. If you can prove that you meet the necessary requirements, you can apply for authorization.

In particular,

• the approval is available

and

• the expertise in occupational medicine and
• Expertise in radiation protection for medical monitoring in the event of occupational exposure must be demonstrated.

Expertise in radiation protection must be demonstrated at least every five years by successfully completing a refresher course.

• Certificate of approval
• Occupational medical expertise or the “Course on occupational medical assessment of workplaces for authorized physicians”
• Certificate of expertise for the required expertise in radiation protection for authorized physicians

Upon application, anyone who

• is authorized to practice medicine (certificate of approval)
• provides evidence of occupational medical expertise (occupational medicine, company medicine, occupational medical expertise) or participation in the “Course on occupational medical assessment of workplaces for authorized physicians” and
• provides evidence of expertise in radiation protection for medical monitoring in the event of occupational exposure.
  • The expertise consists of:
    • Basic course in radiation protection for doctors
    • Special course for doctors to be authorized
    • At least six months of activity including 25 examinations of occupationally exposed persons under the supervision and responsibility of an authorized doctor.

The fees are between 100 and 150 euros.

If the requirements are met, you can submit an informal application to the responsible authority to obtain the authorization.
You can also submit the written application using the form.

• Download the form online.
• Fill out the form and attach the necessary evidence.
• Submit this to the relevant authority.
• You will then receive the authorization or, if applicable, the rejection notice of your application by post.

The processing time is usually 2 to 4 weeks after receipt of the application and submission of all required documents.

The authorization is valid nationwide and is limited to five years. An extension must be applied for before the expiry of the period, with proof of updated expertise in radiation protection.

The specialist knowledge required in radiation protection for medical prevention of occupationally exposed persons by authorized physicians must be updated at least every five years by attending a recognized course.

An appeal against the decision can be lodged with the relevant authority or department within one month of notification. The unsuccessful appeal procedure is subject to a fee.

• Authorization to carry out preventive occupational health examinations
• Doctors require a permit to carry out medical monitoring of occupationally exposed persons in accordance with the Radiation Protection Ordinance.

Justice and Consumer Protection Authority