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Βεβαίωση άσκησης επαγγέλματος βοηθού νοσηλευτή/τριας
At a glance
Digital provision points
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Number of required documents
Description
This procedure concerns the issuing of a certificate to practise as an assistant nurse.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Notification of practising as an assistant nurse
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Within a period of three months following the announcement of the course of the profession, the Office may prohibit the exercise of the profession in the event that the legal conditions are not met, or are not supported by the evidence submitted. After the expiry of the above period it is presumed that the profession is exercised freely (No. 3919/2011-GB 32/A/2-23-2011). The person concerned, in the above-mentioned case of implied authorisation, may request a certificate from the issuing authority in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Law No 44/A/11-2-2004).
NACE
- 86.90 Other human health activities
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act
Other information
Alternative titles
Authorisation to practise as an assistant nurse
Official title
Certificate for practising as an assistant nurse
Languages supported
Greek
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
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Identification document
221960
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Framers, SDG
Supporting document
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Educational
A degree or diploma or leaving certificate from a Secondary Technical Vocational Nursing School (MTENS) or a Vocational Training Institute (IEK) for assistant nurses or nursing or trauma nursing assistants or orthopaedic trauma nursing or surgical nursing or oncology nursing assistants or special nursing or intensive care unit nursing assistants or nursing assistants for persons with mental disorders or midwifery nursing assistants or general nursing assistants or trauma nursing assistants or surgical nursing assistants or oncology nursing assistants or intensive care unit nursing assistants or nursing assistants for persons with special diseases, or a degree from a Technical Vocational Senior High School (TEL) in nursing or from a Technical Vocational School (TEE) in the first course of study for assistant nurses or from a TEE in the second course of study for assistant nurses, or a certificate from a Vocational Senior High School (EPA.L) provided for under Law 3475/2006 in the field of ‘assistant nursing’, from a Vocational School (EPA.S) provided for under Law 3475/2006 field of ‘assistant nursing’, from a Vocational School for Traineeship operated by the Public Employment Service (DYPA) (former OAED) provided for under Law 3475/2006 and Law 4763/2020 in the field of ‘general assistant nursing’,
or a degree from an EPA.L provided for under Law 4186/2013 in the field of ‘assistant nursing’, from domestic schools or foreign schools which are equivalent to the above domestic ones.
No
No
2
Educational
An internship certificate from a public hospital, public health centre (Regional Health Authority – YPE), clinic or legal person governed by public law and legal person governed by private law provided for in Article 2 of Ministerial Decision No Υ7/οικ.4756/2001 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1082), as amended and currently in force.
I. No internship shall be required for: (a) holders of a level 5 professional qualification, education and training diploma from the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) in all the different fields of ‘assistant nursing’ after having successfully attended relevant courses at an IEK provided for under Law 4186/2013 and Law 4763/2020 and having passed a certification examination organised by EOPPEP; (b) holders of a level 5 degree from EOPPEP obtained after having successfully attended a ‘Post-secondary school year - Traineeship class’ at an EPA.L provided for in Law 4186/2013 and Law 4763/2020 and having successfully passed a certification examination organised by EOPPEP; (c) holders of a degree from an EPA.L or from a former Technical and Vocational Educational Establishment (TEE) in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ after having successfully attended a ‘Post-secondary school year - Traineeship class’ at an EPA.L provided for in Law 4186/2013 and Law 4763/2020 and having obtained a ‘certificate of attendance’ WITHOUT taking part in a certification examination organised by EOPPEP; (d) holders of a vocational training diploma at the level of post-secondary vocational training at an IEK (Law 2009/92) who have completed a 6-month optional internship before obtaining their certification Ministerial Decision No Ζ/1802/1996 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 104).
II. Those who meet the requirements laid down in Article 4 of Ministerial Decision No Y7b/οικ.4756/2001, as currently in force, and Article 5 of Presidential Decree 210/2001, as currently in force, shall be exempted from the internship obligation.
No
No
3
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
A solemn declaration stating ‘I have not been convicted of any criminal offence or of an act relating to the practising of my profession’ or, failing that, ‘I have been convicted of the following criminal offences’.
No
No
1
Administrative fee
8 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Bank cashier
Type of Cost
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
No
1
Notification of practising as an assistant nurse.
Notification/Announcement
Notification of practising as an assistant nurse.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5743
2
A level 2 degree (TEE first course of study) in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a 12-month internship or a leaving certificate from a MTENS.
Proof of Study
A level 2 degree (TEE first course of study) in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a 12-month internship or a leaving certificate from a MTENS.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Or a foreign degree recognised by the Vocational Education Organisation (OEEK) / EOPPEP as equivalent to a TEE first course of study.
An internship certificate from a public hospital, public health centre (Regional Health Authority – YPE), clinic or legal person governed by public law and legal person governed by private law provided for in Article 2 of Ministerial Decision No Υ7/οικ.4756/2001 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1082), as amended and currently in force. Those who obtained their degree/certificate prior to publication of Presidential Decree 210/2001 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 165/24.7.2001) shall be exempted from the traineeship obligation.
Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
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3
A level 3 degree (TEE second course of study) in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a 6-month internship or a degree from a TEL in the field of ‘nursing’
Proof of Study
A level 3 degree (TEE second course of study) in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a 6-month internship or a degree from a TEL in the field of ‘nursing’
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Or a foreign degree recognised by OEEK/EOPPEP as equivalent to a TEE second course of study.
An internship certificate from a public hospital, public health centre (Regional Health Authority – YPE), clinic or legal person governed by public law and legal person governed by private law provided for in Article 2 of Ministerial Decision No Υ7/οικ.4756/2001 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1082), as amended and currently in force. Those who obtained their degree/certificate prior to publication of Presidential Decree 210/2001 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 165/24.7.2001) are exempt from the traineeship obligation.
Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
4
A degree from an EPA.S or an EPA.L in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a 6-month internship
Proof of Study
A degree from an EPA.S or an EPA.L in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a 6-month internship
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Or a foreign degree recognised by OEEK/EOPPEP as equivalent.
An internship certificate from a public hospital, public health centre (Regional Health Authority – YPE), clinic or legal person governed by public law and legal person governed by private law provided for in Article 2 of Ministerial Decision No Υ7/οικ.4756/2001 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1082), as amended and currently in force. Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
5
A degree from a Vocational School for Traineeship operated by DYPA (former OAED) AND a 6-month internship.
Proof of Study
A degree from a Vocational School for Traineeship operated by DYPA (former OAED) AND a 6-month internship.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Or a foreign degree recognised by OEEK/EOPPEP as equivalent.
An internship certificate from a public hospital, public health centre (Regional Health Authority – YPE), clinic or legal person governed by public law and legal person governed by private law provided for in Article 2 of Ministerial Decision No Υ7/οικ.4756/2001 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1082), as amended and currently in force.
Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
6
A degree from an EPA.L (or from a former TEE) in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a certificate of attendance of a ‘Post-secondary school year – Traineeship class’ at an EPA.L provided for in Law 4186/2013 and Law 4763/2020.
Proof of Study
A degree from an EPA.L (or from a former TEE) in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a certificate of attendance of a ‘Post-secondary school year – Traineeship class’ at an EPA.L provided for in Law 4186/2013 and Law 4763/2020.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Or a foreign degree recognised by OEEK/EOPPEP as equivalent. Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation. Proof of successful graduation from a ‘Post-secondary school year – Traineeship class’ is sufficient; no certification from EOPPEP is required.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
7
Copy of a vocational training diploma at post-secondary vocational training level from an IEK provided for under Law 2009/92 for trauma nurses, oncology nurses, surgical nurses, nurses for persons with mental disorders, intensive care unit nurses, orthopaedic trauma nursing assistants, special nursing assistants AND a 3-month internship AFTER certification (those who have completed a 6-month optional internship before obtaining their certification shall be exempted from the internship obligation in accordance with Decision No Ζ/1802/1996 of the Minister for Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Government Gazette, Series II, No 104); see notes below)
Proof of Study
Copy of a vocational training diploma at post-secondary vocational training level from an IEK provided for under Law 2009/92 for trauma nurses, oncology nurses, surgical nurses, nurses for persons with mental disorders, intensive care unit nurses, orthopaedic trauma nursing assistants, special nursing assistants AND a 3-month internship AFTER certification (those who have completed a 6-month optional internship before obtaining their certification shall be exempted from the internship obligation in accordance with Decision No Ζ/1802/1996 of the Minister for Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Government Gazette, Series II, No 104); see notes below)
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Or a foreign degree recognised by OEEK/EOPPEP as equivalent to that obtained from an IEK. A vocational training certificate must also be submitted.
An internship certificate from a public hospital, public health centre (Regional Health Authority – YPE), clinic or legal person governed by public law and legal person governed by private law provided for in Article 2 of Ministerial Decision No Υ7/οικ.4756/2001 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1082), as amended and currently in force.
Those who have completed a 6-month optional internship before obtaining their certification (Decision No Ζ/1802/1996 of the Minister for Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Government Gazette, Series II, No 104)) must submit: (a) a ‘document of approval of the start and programme of the internship’ from an IEK, to the effect that they have completed a 6-month optional internship before obtaining their certification; AND (b) a certificate of that 6-month internship (from a public or private hospital or a legal person governed by public law or a legal person governed by public law).
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
8
Copy of a level 5 professional qualification, education and training diploma from EOPPEP in all the different fields of ‘assistant nursing’ from an IEK provided for in Law 4186/2013 and Law 4763/2020.
Proof of Study
Copy of a level 5 professional qualification, education and training diploma from EOPPEP in all the different fields of ‘assistant nursing’ from an IEK provided for in Law 4186/2013 and Law 4763/2020.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Or a foreign degree recognised by EOPPEP as equivalent. A vocational training certificate must also be submitted.
Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation.
No internship shall be required other than the 6-month optional internship completed when studying at an IEK provided for in Law 4186/2013 and Law 4763/2020.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
9
A level 5 professional qualification, education and training degree from EOPPEP in the field of ‘assistant nursing’, obtained after having successfully attended a ‘Post-secondary school year - Traineeship class’ at an EPA.L provided for in Law 4186/2013 and having successfully passed a certification examination organised by EOPPEP.
Proof of Study
A level 5 professional qualification, education and training degree from EOPPEP in the field of ‘assistant nursing’, obtained after having successfully attended a ‘Post-secondary school year - Traineeship class’ at an EPA.L provided for in Law 4186/2013 and having successfully passed a certification examination organised by EOPPEP.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Or a foreign degree recognised by EOPPEP as equivalent.
Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation.
No internship is required for those who have attended a ‘Post-secondary school year – Traineeship class’ at an EPA.L provided for under Law 4186/2013.
A vocational training certificate must also be submitted.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
10
A diploma from an IEK in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ provided for under Law 4186/2013 for those holding a vocational training certificate up until December 2024 and having passed a certification examination organised by EOPPEP.
Proof of Study
A diploma from an IEK in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ provided for under Law 4186/2013 for those holding a vocational training certificate up until December 2024 and having passed a certification examination organised by EOPPEP.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
No internship is required other than the 6-month optional internship completed when studying at an IEK provided for under Law 4186/2013.
A vocational training certificate must also be submitted.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
11
Copy of a foreign degree AND a decision recognising the equivalence of that degree (general system laid down in Directive 2005/36/EC), issued by the Independent Department for the Implementation of Union Law of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
Proof of Study
Copy of a foreign degree AND a decision recognising the equivalence of that degree (general system laid down in Directive 2005/36/EC), issued by the Independent Department for the Implementation of Union Law of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
2825
12
A photocopy of your identity card or any other form of identification.
Proof of Citizenship
No
2712
13
A solemn declaration stating ‘I have not been convicted of any criminal offence or of an act relating to the practising of my profession’ or, failing that, ‘I have been convicted of the following criminal offences’ (solemn declaration provided for in Ministerial Decision No ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α/25026/2006 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1637)).
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration stating ‘I have not been convicted of any criminal offence or of an act relating to the practising of my profession’ or, failing that, ‘I have been convicted of the following criminal offences’ (solemn declaration provided for in Ministerial Decision No ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α/25026/2006 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1637)).
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
In the absence of a copy of the judicial record, an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the country of origin or provenance must be submitted, demonstrating that the relevant requirements have been met. Where no such a document is issued in the country of origin or provenance, it may be replaced by a sworn statement; or, in countries where there is no provision for such a sworn statement, it may be replaced by a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned to the competent judicial or administrative authority or, as appropriate, to a notary in their country of origin or provenance, who will issue a certificate of submission of the sworn statement or solemn declaration. Any documents issued as per the above may not be submitted more than 3 months after the date they were issued.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
14
Two (2) colour photographs, of the same dimensions as those intended for an identity card.
Photograph
No
8298
15
A certificate of registration as a citizen of an EU Member State, or a certificate of permanent residence – European Citizen Card (Article 42 of Law 4071/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 85)), or an identity card for persons of ethnic Greek descent Article 81 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80), or a residence card for a family member of a Greek national or for a party to a civil or registered partnership Article 12 of Law 4356/2015 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 181) and Article 3 of Law 4443/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232), a permanent residence card, or a personal residence card for third-country nationals (Articles 82, 83, 84, 85 and 87 of Law 4251/2014), or a long-term resident permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97 and 106 of Law 4251/2014), or a second-generation resident permit (Article 108 of Law 4251/2014), a copy of an EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014) or a copy of a 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014).
Residence Permit
A certificate of registration as a citizen of an EU Member State, or a certificate of permanent residence – European Citizen Card (Article 42 of Law 4071/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 85)), or an identity card for persons of ethnic Greek descent Article 81 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80), or a residence card for a family member of a Greek national or for a party to a civil or registered partnership Article 12 of Law 4356/2015 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 181) and Article 3 of Law 4443/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232), a permanent residence card, or a personal residence card for third-country nationals (Articles 82, 83, 84, 85 and 87 of Law 4251/2014), or a long-term resident permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97 and 106 of Law 4251/2014), or a second-generation resident permit (Article 108 of Law 4251/2014), a copy of an EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014) or a copy of a 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014).
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/polites-allon-kraton/khoregese-adeias-diamones-gia-exairetikous-logous
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
In the case of nationals of EU Member States or third-country nationals who have the rights of EU nationals.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
No
4178
Ministerial Decision
4756
2001
1082
Β
Ministerial Decision
20530
2002
262
Β
Ministerial Decision
69740/13/2014
2014
2962
Β
Ministerial Decision
63490
2017
2939
Β
Ministerial Decision
2786
2019
103
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
13310
2002
906
Β
Presidential Decree
210
2001
165
Α
Description
On the professional rights of holders of a diploma from the Vocational Education Organisation (OEEK) in the fields of nursing..., from Vocational Training Institutes (IEKs), and of holders of a degree from Technical Vocational Schools (TEEs) who have attended the first and second courses of study, and laying down the requirements and procedure for granting authorisation to pursue the above occupations
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20010100165
Presidential Decree
268
2003
240
Α
Law
27 παρ. 6
2646
1998
236
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
25026
2006
1637
Β
Description
Abolishing the requirement to submit a criminal record excerpt as a supporting document in procedures falling under the remit of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, and replacing it by a solemn declaration pursuant to Law 1599/1986, as currently in force
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20060201637
Circular
22837
2017
Description
Proficiency in Greek
ΑΔΑ
6Ψ65465ΦΥΟ-Κ1Κ
Circular
21572
2017
Description
On the form of a certificate for pursuing a health-related occupation
ΑΔΑ
ΨΡΖΤ465ΦΥΟ-ΦΤΣ
Presidential Decree
11
38
2010
78
Α
Presidential Decree
51
2017
82
Α
Law
164
4763
2020
254
Α
1
Obtaining a hard copy application form / solemn declaration
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Submitting a hard copy application form / solemn declaration.
No
No
2
Application registered and assigned to a competent official
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Application registered and assigned to a competent official.
No
No
3
A completeness check is carried out
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
A completeness check is carried out
No
No
4
Certificate of submission of supporting documents issued to the person concerned
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Certificate of submission of supporting documents issued to the person concerned
No
No
5
Certificate for practising the profession issued
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Certificate for practising the profession issued
Yes
No
6
Decision to prohibit practise of the profession where the legal requirements are not met
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Decision to prohibit practise of the profession where the legal requirements are not met.
Yes
No
7
Procedure completed
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Procedure completed
No
Yes
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