Paragraph 1: Freedom of establishment

The Prefect of the region designated by order of the Minister for Health shall issue the authorisation to practise provided for in Article L. 4342-4, after obtaining the opinion of the Commission of Orthoptists, on the basis of an application accompanied by a file submitted and examined in accordance with the procedures laid down by the order referred to in Article R. 4342-12. The Prefect acknowledges receipt of the application…

The commission examines the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the person’s initial training, professional experience and lifelong learning which have been validated by a competent body, in accordance with the procedures set out in articles R. 4311-35 and R. 4311-36.

The following are set by order of the Minister for Higher Education and the Minister for Health: 1° The composition of the file submitted in support of the application for authorisation; 2° The composition of the aptitude test panel and the procedures for organising this test; 3° The terms and conditions under which an adaptation period, an aptitude test or both are required; 4° The procedures for organising and assessing…