Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technicians
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technicians use scientifically based techniques for health promotion aimed at prevention and diagnosis. Activities are developed with technical autonomy, in a regime of functional complementarity with other professional groups.
It is up to ACSS to issue the professional licenses to the specialists who carry out the activities already regulated.
Regulated Professions
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:
- Podiatrists.
Professional Titles
How to obtain recognition to work in Portugal
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
Form (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 Documents proving professional experience Photo, original and updated Copy of the Tax Identification Number Proof of payment Exclusively for Speech Therapist
Declaration of practice – Speech Therapist in Portugal
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FOR BRAZILIAN CITIZENS
 Form (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 Documents proving professional experience Photo, original and updated Copy of the Tax Identification Number Proof of payment Exclusively for Speech Therapist
Declaration of practice – Speech Therapist in Portugal
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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
Acquaitance on portuguese language
According with article 48 of Law no. 9/2009, of march 4th, all professionals of the diagnostic and therapeutical areas who have obtained their qualifications in a foreign country should make prof of their command of the portuguese language through a specific document, which shlould be attached to the qualifications’ recognition request or professional license request.
This document can be obtained at higher education establishments or certified schools, in regard to each profession, according with the following table.
More information at http://www.dges.gov.pt/
On this topic please see applicable legislation.
