Automatic recognition of midwife qualification titles issued by another EU Member State, by a state belonging to the EEA or by the Swiss Confederation*

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The procedure applies to midwives whose training, or as the case may be, professional experience, acquired in another EU Member State, in a state belonging to the EEA or in the Swiss Confederation, meets the criteria for automatic recognition of qualification as provided by Directive no.2005/36/EC regarding the recognition of professional qualifications. The automatic recognition of the midwife qualification aims to facilitate their access to the profession and, respectively, to facilitate the exercise of the right of establishment on the territory of Romania for the professionals concerned.

This procedure does not apply in the case of midwife qualifications obtained in a state other than those mentioned (third country) nor in the case of midwives established in one of the other EU Member States seeking to provide temporary or occasional healthcare services specific to the profession in Romania.

The automatic recognition of midwife qualifications is carried out by the Order of Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assistants of Romania (OAMGMAMR), designated by law as the competent authority for this profession.

Procedure description:

Within 30 days from the date of registration, OAMGMAMR notifies the applicant, confirming receipt of the file and, if necessary, requesting the completion of missing documents. Within 3 months from the notification, the applicant is obliged to complete the file with all requested documents. If the applicant does not respect the completion deadline, upon its expiration, OAMGMAMR archives the file and informs the applicant in writing in this regard.

Within 90 days from the date of submission of the complete file by the applicant, the documents submitted are analyzed by the OAMGMAMR Commission for the recognition of qualifications of general nurses, midwives, and medical assistants obtained in another EU Member State, a state belonging to the EEA or in the Swiss Confederation and, based on its thoroughly justified proposal, the President of OAMGMAMR issues the decision of automatic recognition of the midwife qualification.

The decision is communicated to the applicant and to the local OAMGMAMR branch of his/her residence, in order to obtain the membership certificate and authorization to practice. The holder whose midwife qualification has been recognized may register as a member of OAMGMAMR only after proving possession of the necessary Romanian language skills for carrying out professional activities.

After obtaining OAMGMAMR membership status, the holder practices the midwife profession with the rights and obligations provided by law for Romanian citizen midwives.

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Entitled persons

Regulated professions

The profession of midwife is a regulated profession in Romania, according to Directive 2005/36/EC.*

Required documents

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Proof of the holder's citizenship*

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A copy of the passport or identity card, accompanied, as the case may be, by: a) a copy of the marriage certificate or any other relevant document in case of a name change and different names appear on the documents. b) the birth certificate or another document indicating the place of birth if it does not appear on the passport or identity card. c) for applicants who are not citizens of an EU member state: a document certifying the status of family member of an EU citizen of the holder, or refugee status, or long-term resident status in an EU Member State, or any other relevant evidence demonstrating that the holder might benefit from the rights granted by the EU in the case of holding the EU Blue Card.*

Proof of formal qualifications or professional competencies*

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Diplomas, certificates, or other midwife titles issued by another EU Member State - scanned documents*

Certificate of Conformity*

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Document attesting that midwifery training was carried out in compliance with the minimum requirements laid down by the aforementioned Community act.*

Certificate of change of qualification title name*

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Document attesting the change of the title of qualification as midwife obtained by the applicant, in compliance with the minimum training requirements provided by the mentioned community act and which is not found in Annex V, point 5.5.2 to DC no. 2005/36/EC.*

Certificate regarding acquired rights*

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Document certifying the practice of the midwife profession by the holder, for at least 3 consecutive years during the last 5 years preceding the date of issuance of the certificate, in case their professional training does not meet the minimum requirements established at EU level for the qualification of midwife.*

Proof of honorability / good reputation*

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Evidence issued by the member state of origin or provenance, regarding the honorable and moral character, or the absence of a situation that suspends or prohibits the exercise of the profession in case of serious professional error, respectively a certificate confirming the non-existence of temporary or definitive suspensions from the exercise of the profession or criminal convictions (document valid for 3 months from issuance). If the authorities from the applicant’s country of origin do not issue these documents, OAMGMAMR accepts a declaration on own responsibility.*

Document certifying health status*

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Certifies the physical or mental health of the holder and is issued by the member state of origin or provenance. The document must be submitted within the 3-month validity period from the date of issue.*

Proof of professional liability insurance*

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The certificate issued by the banks, including insurance companies from one of the member states provided for in paragraph (1), certifying that the holder is insured against financial risks arising from professional liability, in accordance with the legal provisions in force in Romania, as well as the regulations regarding the terms and extension of this guarantee. The document shall be submitted within the validity period of 3 months from the date of issuance.*

Translations in Romanian language*

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Translations into Romanian of documents issued by the Member State of origin or provenance (other than Romania), except for the passport/identity card.*

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Formular tipizat

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Standard form, filled in by the applicant, with handwritten signature, uploaded as a scanned copy in the application.*

Issued documents

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Address for communication of the decision on automatic recognition of midwife qualification*

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