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title: PTA recognition from abroad
url: "https://karriere.medicon-apotheke.de/en/pta-recognition-from-abroad/"
description: "You would like to work as a PTA in Germany and have your training recognized as a PTA? Here you can find information about a promoted course."
date: 2023-10-10
modified: 2024-01-22
lastUpdated: 2024-01-22
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# PTA recognition from abroad

Are you a PTA from abroad?
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  This is how you get your PTA training recognized in Germany!
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 With the course for the aptitude or knowledge test as a pharmaceutical technical assistant, you can optimally prepare yourself for the recognition of your PTA training in Germany.

In this 11-month course, theoretical and practical knowledge is adapted to the requirements applicable in Germany. Foreign **PTAs** learn together to successfully pass the exam.

The theory lessons are taught **online**. Only four practical units of 1 week each require attendance in Osnabrück. Here there are support possibilities with the accommodation. The course also includes a three-week internship in a public pharmacy.

The course is eligible for funding through **education vouchers** from the Job Center or the Employment Agency and is **free of charge**.

   ![](https://karriere.medicon-apotheke.de/fileadmin/_processed_/7/b/csm_weiblich_rote_Haare_PKA_3c62f06249.jpg) ### **The facts at a glance:**

✅ 11-month course for specialists (PTA) from abroad at the Völker School.

✅ Online theory course, only 4 x 1 week in presence for laboratory and practical exercises

✅ 3 weeks internship in a public pharmacy

✅ Start possible annually in August

✅ No costs if supported by job center or employment agency

 ###  More information

 The success rate for passing the exam is very good! Furthermore, after a recognized PTA training you have a choice of numerous PTA job offers at the MEDICON pharmacy in your area!

 Inform yourself directly at the Völker-School about the requirements and the registration for the next course!

[PTA professional recognition](https://www.voelker-schule.de/weiterbildung/pta/eignung-kenntnispruefung-pta)

 ###  Any questions?

 Just get in touch with us. We will be happy to answer your questions!

[Contact form](https://karriere.medicon-apotheke.de/en/contact/) [E-Mail](mailto:bewerbung@medicon-apotheke.de)