Currently there are 18 regulated professions for Diagnostics and Therapeutic Technicians:
- Clinical and Public Health Analysis Technician;
- Pathological, Cytological and Thanatological Anatomy Technician;
- Audiology Technician;
- Cardiopneumology Technician;
- Pharmacy Technician;
- Dietitian;
- Physiotherapist;
- Oral Hygienist;
- Neurophysiology Technician;
- Dental Technician;
- Orthoprothesics;
- Orthoptic Technician;
- Radiology Technician;
- Radiation Therapy Technician;
- Speech Therapist;
- Occupational Therapist;
- Nuclear Medicine Technician;
- Environmental Health Technician.
Also profession of:
In order to apply for recognition to work in Portugal, with a degree from a foreign university, you must submit the following documents to ACSS, in person, by post or email.
FOR EU CITIZENS
Requirement (download here)
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Certified copy of the diploma / certificate of the professional qualification attained
Document issued by the competent authority of the Member State of origin or the Member State from which the foreign national comes from, proving that the applicant fulfils the requirements laid down by that State for the same profession
Copy of the Identity Card or Passport
Study Plan of the course issued by the school
(subjects, hours and credits)
Documents proving professional experience
(optional)
Photo, original and updated
Copy of the Tax Identification Number
Proof of payment
(50,00 euros)
Exclusively for Speech Therapist
- Send original statement issued by a speech therapist (duly authorized for practice in Portugal) proving the inexistence of speech and/or voice disturbance and dominates the Portuguese language spoken or written.
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FOR BRAZILIAN CITIZENS
Requirement (download here)
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Certified copy of the diploma / certificate of the professional qualification attained
Document issued by the Embassy of Brazil, proving that the applicant meets the conditions required by that State to practice the same profession there
Copy of the Identity Card or Passport
Study Plan of the course issued by the school
(subjects, hours and credits)
Documents proving professional experience
(optional)
Photo, original and updated
Copy of the Tax Identification Number
Proof of payment
(50,00 euros)
Exclusively for Speech Therapist
- Send original statement issued by a speech therapist (duly authorized for practice in Portugal) proving the inexistence of speech and/or voice disturbance and dominates the Portuguese language spoken or written.
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FOR CITIZENS WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED IN THIRD COUNTRIES
Citizens with a degree acquired in third countries (outside the European Union) should use a Portuguese University for recognition / equivalence of the professional qualifications already held.
More information at http://www.dges.gov.pt
