Certificate for practising as an assistant nurse
Authorisation to practise as an assistant nurse
Notification of practising as an assistant nurse
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
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.
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’.
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.
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
This procedure concerns the issuing of a certificate to practise as an assistant nurse.
Especially for the region of Cyclades an additional regional fee of 14,67 € is required, collected by decentralized services at the Peripheral Units of Andros, Thira, Kea-Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, and Tinos, and is payable on the following bank account: Piraeus Bank - IBAN: GR3601727100005710052440659. The competent authority for more information is the Department of Public Health of Cyclades of the Periphery of South Aegean.
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
Notification of practising as an assistant nurse.
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.
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’
A degree from an EPA.S or an EPA.L in the field of ‘assistant nursing’ AND a 6-month internship
A degree from a Vocational School for Traineeship operated by DYPA (former OAED) AND a 6-month internship.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
A photocopy of your identity card or any other form of identification.
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)).
Two (2) colour photographs, of the same dimensions as those intended for an identity card.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Foreign language versions must bear the Hague Apostille, must be certified and must be accompanied by an official translation.
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.
In the case of nationals of EU Member States or third-country nationals who have the rights of EU nationals.
Requirements for granting authorisation to practise as an assistant nurse
Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms which can also be handled at Citizen Service Centres (CSCs)
On supplementing the provisions of Presidential Decree 210/2001
Criminal offences which would prevent granting authorisation to pursue a health-related occupation
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
Adapting Greek law to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications.
Laying down arrangements for the recognition of professional qualifications and professional equivalence – amending Presidential Decree 38/2010.
Supplement to Ministerial Decision (ΥΑ) no. Y7b/oik.4756/2001
Amendment of Ministerial Decision (ΥΑ) no. Y7b/oik.4756/2001
Professional rights of holders of a diploma from the Organisation for Vocational Education and Training (O.Ε.Ε.K.) in nursing and other specialties, of Vocational Training Institutes, and of graduates of first- and second-cycle Technical Vocational Schools, and determination of the conditions and procedure for granting licences to practise the above professions
Concerning the form of the certificate for practising a health profession
Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2013/55/EU (ΕΕ) and amendment of Presidential Decree 38/2010
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).
Submitting a hard copy application form / solemn declaration.
Application registered and assigned to a competent official.
Certificate of submission of supporting documents issued to the person concerned
Certificate for practising the profession issued
Decision to prohibit practise of the profession where the legal requirements are not met.
Obtaining a hard copy application form / solemn declaration
Application registered and assigned to a competent official
Decision to prohibit practise of the profession where the legal requirements are not met