If you wish to work as an EMT in Denmark, you must have an authorization issued by the Danish Patient Safety Authority
You will need this:
You can find the application form and information about the authorisation process and the required documentation on the site of the Danish Patient Safety Authority. Go to page
The fee for applying for authorisation is DKK 1.295,-
You will be asked to pay the fee when you fill out the application form.
The decision on whether or not to issue an authorisation will be made as soon as possible after all necessary documents have been received. The authorisation process and the processing time depend on the country of citizenship and the country where you obtained your qualification.
If the Danish Patient Safety Authority decides to reject your application, you will receive a reasoned decision. If you disagree with the decision to refuse your application, you have the right to file a complaint.
Your complaint should be addressed to the Ministry of the Interior and Health, Slotsholmsgade 10-12, 1216 Copenhagen K. You can also send your complaint with digital post or to sum@sum.dk.
he Ministry of the Interior and Health can decide on the legal basis of the decision and whether the administrative procedures have been correctly observed. However, the Ministry of the Interior and Health cannot make a decision concerning the assessment of your professional qualifications on which the decision has been based.
Legal basis in Danish law
Executive Order no. 882 of 28/06/2016
Legal basis in EU law
2005/36/EC, Title III, Chapter I (General system for the recognition of evidence of training)
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