Recognition of physiotherapist qualification titles obtained in another EU Member State, in a state belonging to the EEA or in the Swiss Confederation*

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The recognition of official physiotherapy qualification titles obtained in another member state of the European Union, in the states belonging to the European Economic Area and in the Swiss Confederation aims to facilitate the right of establishment and the access of the holder to the physiotherapist profession on the territory of Romania.

The practice of the profession is performed after obtaining the status of member of the College of Physiotherapists of Romania (CFZRO), the license to practice accompanied by the annual endorsement, as a result of the recognition of the qualification.

This procedure does not apply in the case of the temporary or occasional exercise of professional activities in Romania by physiotherapists established in another member state. By exception, it applies to the first provision of services in cases where the CFZRO decides that the service-providing physiotherapist must take an aptitude test.

Procedure description:

Within one month from the registration date, CFZRO notifies the applicant, confirming receipt of the file and, if necessary, requesting the completion with missing documents.
Within a maximum of 3 months from notification, the applicant is required to complete the file with all requested documents. If the applicant does not meet the deadline, upon its expiration, CFZRO files the case and notifies the applicant in writing to this effect. Within 120 days of submitting the completed file, CFZRO reviews the applicant's training and professional experience and makes a well-justified proposal regarding the resolution of the request, namely:

a) Recognition of the qualification without the application of compensatory measures. Based on this proposal, the President of CFZRO issues the decision to recognize the qualification.

b) Recognition of the qualification with compensatory measures. This proposal as well as the curricular differences established by CFZRO, the related bibliography, and the duration of the adaptation period are approved by the President of CFZRO and communicated to the applicant within the mentioned 120-day period. If the applicant chooses to take an aptitude test, the date of the test is set by mutual agreement, within a maximum of 6 months from the date of the president's approval of the recognition of the qualification with compensatory measures.

The President of CFZRO issues the recognition decision based on documents attesting the completion of the compensatory measure by the applicant.

In both cases, the decision to recognize the qualification is communicated to the applicant and the territorial college of his or her domicile, for the purpose of obtaining the license to practice and the annual endorsement.

CFZRO may exchange information through the European Union Internal Market Information System in accordance with administrative cooperation procedures, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No. 1.024/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System and repealing Commission Decision 2008/49/EC ("IMI Regulation") and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/983 of 24 June 2015 concerning the procedure for issuing the European Professional Card and the application of the alert mechanism under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

The procedure for Recognition of physiotherapist qualification titles obtained in another EU Member State, in a state belonging to the EEA, or in the Swiss Confederation can also be found on the official website of the professional organization, at the following link: https://colegiulfizioterapeutilor.ro/recunoasterea-titlurilor-de-fizioterapeut/.

Information regarding the processing of personal data by CFZRO can be found on the official website, at the following link: https://colegiulfizioterapeutilor.ro/protectia-datelor/.

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Entitled persons

Persons who have completed their studies in an EU member state.

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Regulated professions

The profession of physiotherapist is regulated in Romania by Law no. 229/2016. It is not found in the list of regulated professions from Law no. 200/2004.*

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The application must have all fields filled in.*

Proof of the holder’s citizenship/identity*

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A copy of the passport or identity card and, as applicable: (i) a copy of the marriage certificate or any other relevant document, in case of a name change, if different names appear on the documents; (ii) a copy of the birth certificate or another document indicating the place of birth if it is not listed on the passport or identity card; (iii) for applicants who are not citizens of an EU member state: a copy of a document attesting to the status of family member of an EU citizen of the holder or the status of refugee or long-term resident in an EU member state of the holder or any other relevant evidence demonstrating that the holder could benefit from the rights conferred by the EU in case of holding the EU Blue Card;*

Documents attesting training in the profession of physiotherapist and the professional competences acquired by the applicant*

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(i)Copy of the documents attesting the training, respectively the official qualification titles that grant access to the profession of physiotherapist attested in the issuing EU member state, proof of the holder’s professional experience; (ii)Copy of additional documents regarding the duration and content of the training: study curriculum, transcript of records, diploma supplement, or other study documents regarding the total duration of the studies, the subjects studied/number of hours allocated to each subject and, if applicable, the proportion/ratio between theoretical and practical training. (iii)Copy of documents regarding the completion of other relevant training courses: proof of participation in continuing professional development programs, seminars, and other training and lifelong learning courses; (iv)Copy of documents regarding professional experience: 1.If the applicant obtained the physiotherapist qualification in a member state where the profession or training is not regulated, they shall submit documents attesting that they have gained at least one year of professional experience as a physiotherapist or for an equivalent period in the case of part-time work (representing a total duration equivalent to part-time over the previous 10 years in another member state that does not regulate the respective profession and who hold one or more qualification titles issued by another member state that does not regulate the respective profession) and which clearly specify the professional activities carried out. These supporting documents may include a certificate issued by a competent authority, an employment certificate, pay slips, or other relevant documents, provided that they clearly identify the activities in question; 2. if the applicant obtained the physiotherapist qualification in a non-EU state, they shall submit a document attesting that they have gained at least 3 years of professional experience as a physiotherapist and which clearly specifies the professional activity undertaken. This document must be issued by the competent authority of the EU member state that first recognized the mentioned qualification title;*

proof of the applicant's honourability/good reputation*

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(i)proof issued by the member state of origin or provenance regarding the honourable and moral character or the absence of a situation that suspends or prohibits the exercise of the profession in case of serious professional error, namely a document attesting the absence of temporary or definitive suspensions from exercising the profession or criminal convictions; (ii)if the authorities from the applicant’s country of origin do not issue these documents, CFZRO accepts a declaration on own responsibility, notarized by a competent authority or a notary;*

proof of the applicant's good health*

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a medical certificate attesting to physical or mental/psychological health, issued by a doctor or a competent authority from the member state of origin or provenance*

proof of insurance for professional mistakes*

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copy of the certificate issued by banks, including insurance companies from the member state of origin or provenance, attesting that the holder is insured against monetary risks arising from professional liability, in accordance with the legal provisions in force in Romania, as well as regulations regarding the terms and extension of this guarantee*

proof of payment for the evaluation and file analysis fee*

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Proof of payment for the evaluation and analysis fee, established by the Decision of the National Council of the Romanian College of Physiotherapists no. 37/2018 regarding the determination of the membership fee amount of the Romanian College of Physiotherapists and certain fees collected by the Romanian College of Physiotherapists, with subsequent modifications. Fee amount: 200 lei Account: RO58BRDE410SV97037454100, BRD-Groupe Societe Generale*

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Translations into Romanian of documents issued by the Member State of origin or provenance (other than Romania), except for the passport/identity card, carried out by an authorized translator. Documents: - marriage certificate or any other relevant document, in case of a name change, if the documents show different names - the documents mentioned at points 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6*

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Address for communication of the decision to recognize the physiotherapist qualification*

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