Relevant legal framework
Recognition of foreign medical-radiology qualifications
- FZA, Annex III and Directive 2005/36/EC, Arts. 10–14 — general recognition system for EU/EFTA qualifications where the profession is regulated.
- BBV / VPETO, Art. 69a ff., or V-HFKG / HEdO, Art. 55 ff. — national recognition basis for third-country qualifications depending on the Swiss reference qualification and educational level.
- SRK recognition rules — qualification comparison may lead to recognition or compensatory measures where material differences remain.
Professional practice in Switzerland
- Cantonal health law and radiation-protection requirements — may impose additional conditions depending on the concrete radiological activity and responsibility.
- GesReg / NAREG — registration applies according to the recognised Swiss reference qualification.
Competent bodies
- Swiss Red Cross (SRK) — recognition of foreign medical-radiology qualifications.
- Competent register / cantonal health authority — registration and professional-access requirements depending on the activity.
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