### directive 2005 / 36 / ec only applies to professionals who want to pursue the same profession in another member state . there are cases where the activities concerned are part of a profession with a larger scope of activities in the host member state . if the differences between the fields of activity are so large that in reality a full programme of education and training is required from the professional to compensate for shortcomings and if the professional so requests , a host member state should under these particular circumstances grant partial access . however , in case of overriding reasons of general interest , such as in the case of a doctor of medicine or other health professionals , a member state should be able to refuse partial access . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec only applies to professionals who want to pursue the same profession in another member state . there are cases where the activities concerned are part of a profession with a larger scope of activities in the host member state . if the differences between the fields of activity are so large that in reality a full programme of education and training is required from the professional to compensate for shortcomings and if the professional so requests , a host member state should under these particular circumstances grant partial access . however , in case of overriding reasons of general interest , a member state should be able to refuse partial access . partial access will not be granted to professions providing health services or otherwise related to public health .


### this directive also establishes rules concerning partial access to a regulated profession and access to and recognition of remunerated traineeships pursued in another member state . ### this directive also establishes rules concerning partial access to a regulated profession and access to and recognition of traineeships pursued in another member state .


### this directive also establishes rules concerning partial access to a regulated profession and access to and recognition of remunerated traineeships pursued in another member state . ### this directive also establishes rules concerning partial access to certain regulated professions and access to and recognition of traineeships which form part of the training for a regulated profession , whether or not the right to pursue that profession is conditional on that training , pursued in another member state .


### at the end of the theoretical and practical training , a six - month traineeship in a pharmacy which is open to the public or in a hospital under the supervision of that hospital ' s pharmaceutical department . ### during or at the end of the theoretical and practical training , a six - month traineeship in a pharmacy which is open to the public or in a hospital under the supervision of that hospital ' s pharmaceutical department .


### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional due to a disciplinary action or criminal conviction is no longer entitled to move to another member state . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights . ### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . all member states should be alerted if a professional , following a disciplinary action or criminal conviction which totally or partially restricts him from lawfully pursuing his profession , is no longer entitled to move to another member state or if he used , or tried to use , false documents as a basis for requesting recognition of his professional qualifications . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights .


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , assisting the recognition of post - graduate specialties of professions regulated under chapter iii of title iii that do not have pre - existing arrangements for specialty recognition , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### any fees which applicants may incur in relation to administrative procedures to issue a european professional card shall be reasonable , proportionate and commensurate with the costs incurred by the home and host member states and shall not act as a disincentive to apply for a european professional card . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the setting of criteria for the calculation and distribution of fees . ### any fees which applicants may incur in relation to administrative procedures to issue a european professional card shall be reasonable , proportionate and commensurate with the costs incurred by the home and host member states and shall not act as a disincentive to apply for a european professional card , and shall , in any event , be of an amount comparable to the fees required under the procedures provided for in titles ii and iii of this directive . if these principles are not observed , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the setting of criteria for the calculation and distribution of fees .


### graduates wishing to pursue a remunerated traineeship in another member state where such traineeship is possible should be covered by directive 2005 / 36 / ec in order to foster their mobility . it is also necessary to provide for the recognition of their traineeship by the home member state . ### graduates wishing to pursue a traineeship in another member state where such traineeship is possible should be covered by directive 2005 / 36 / ec in order to foster their mobility . it is also necessary to guarantee the recognition of their traineeship by the home member state .


### graduates wishing to pursue a remunerated traineeship in another member state where such traineeship is possible should be covered by directive 2005 / 36 / ec in order to foster their mobility . it is also necessary to provide for the recognition of their traineeship by the home member state . ### graduates wishing to pursue a traineeship which forms part of the training for a regulated profession in another member state where such traineeship is possible should be covered by directive 2005 / 36 / ec in order to foster their mobility . it is also necessary to provide for the recognition of their traineeship by the home member state .


### the duration of the training as an architect must be at least six years which may also be expressed with the equivalent ects credits . the training in a member state shall comprise any of the following : ### the duration of the training as an architect must be at least six years . the training in a member state shall comprise any of the following :


### the remunerated traineeship must be carried out in a member state , under the supervision of a person providing adequate guarantees regarding their ability to provide practical training . it must be undertaken after the completion of the study referred to in paragraph 1 . the completion of the remunerated traineeship must be attested to in a certificate accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications . ### the traineeship must be carried out in a member state , under the supervision of a person providing adequate guarantees regarding their ability to provide practical training . it must be undertaken after the completion of the study referred to in paragraph 1 . the completion of the traineeship must be attested to in a certificate accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications .


### partial access may be rejected if such rejection is justified by an overriding reason of general interest , such as public health , it would secure the attainment of the objective pursued and it would not go beyond what is strictly necessary . ### member states may refuse to apply the principle of partial access to certain professions if such rejection is justified by an overriding reason of general interest , it would secure the attainment of the objective pursued and it would not go beyond what is strictly necessary .


### for professions in the security sector and in the health sector , where the member state so requires for its own nationals , evidence of neither temporary and final suspensions from exercising the profession nor criminal convictions ### for professions in the security sector , health sector or for professions involving daily work with children and youth , where the member state so requires for its own nationals , evidence of neither temporary and final suspensions from exercising the profession nor criminal convictions


### with a view to grant access to a regulated profession , the home member state shall recognise the remunerated traineeship pursued in another member state and certified by a competent authority of that member state . ### with a view to grant access to a regulated profession , the home member state shall recognise the traineeship pursued in another member state and certified by a competent authority of that member state .


### recognition of remunerated traineeship ### recognition of traineeship


### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional due to a disciplinary action or criminal conviction is no longer entitled to move to another member state . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights . ### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professions regulated by directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional is temporarily or permanently removed from the right to practice in their home or host member state . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights .


### the commission shall be assisted by a committee on the recognition of professional qualifications . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . . ### the commission shall be assisted by a committee on the recognition of professional qualifications , ensuring appropriate representation and consultation at both european and national expert level . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 .


### this directive shall apply to all nationals of a member state wishing to pursue a regulated profession or a remunerated traineeship in a member state , including those belonging to the liberal professions , other than that in which they obtained their professional qualifications , on either a self - employed or employed basis . ### this directive shall apply to all nationals of a member state wishing to pursue a regulated profession or a traineeship in a member state , including those belonging to the liberal professions1 , other than that in which they obtained their professional qualifications , on either a self - employed or employed basis . __________________ 1 in accordance with the definition of liberal professions given in the cjeu judgment of 11 october 2001 in the adam case , c - 267 / 99 , source : european court reports 2001 , page i - 07467 .


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec already provides for clear obligations for professionals to have the necessary language skills . the review of that obligation has shown a need to clarify the role of competent authorities and employers notably in the interest of patients ' safety . language controls should however be reasonable and necessary for the jobs in question and should not constitute grounds for excluding professionals from the labour market in the host member state . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec already provides for clear obligations for professionals to have the necessary language skills . the review of that obligation has shown a need to clarify the role of competent authorities and employers notably in the interest of patient and consumer safety . the role of the competent authority is to verify the language skills of professionals for the purpose of exercising their professional activity . language checks carried out by or under the supervision of the competent authority should not prejudice the subsequent ability of employers to conduct normal recruitment procedures in order to determine the professional ' s fitness to perform the particular post for which they are applying . language controls should however be reasonable and necessary for the jobs in question . the definition of reasonable and necessary shall be defined in cooperation between the competent authorities and the national social partners within a given sector . in the case there is no competent authority for a particular profession , member states should ensure that there is a recognised body that can undertake language testing .


### the advisory procedure should be used for the adoption of implementing acts in order to lay down common and uniform rules regarding the specification of european professional cards for specific professions , the format of the european professional card , the translations necessary to support an application for issuing a european professional card , details for the assessment of the applications for a european professional card , the technical specifications and the measures necessary to ensure integrity , confidentiality and accuracy of information contained in the european professional card and in the imi file , the conditions and the procedures for making available a european professional card , the conditions of access to the imi file , the technical means and the procedures for the verification of the authenticity and validity of a european professional card and the implementation of the alert mechanism , due to the technical nature of those implementing acts . ### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of implementing acts in order to lay down common and uniform rules regarding the specification of european professional cards for specific professions , the format of the european professional card , the translations necessary to support an application for issuing a european professional card , details for the assessment of the applications for a european professional card , the technical specifications and the measures necessary to ensure integrity , confidentiality and accuracy of information contained in the european professional card and in the imi file , the conditions and the procedures for making available a european professional card , the conditions of access to the imi file , the technical means and the procedures for the verification of the authenticity and validity of a european professional card and the implementation of the alert mechanism , due to the technical nature of those implementing acts . where necessary , the commission may undertake pilot projects , consultation and taking into account proposals from professional bodies as provided for in article 58 . a stakeholder fora as provided in article 57 . c . in order to evaluate the functioning of the rules and procedures to be incorporated into the implementing act .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the conditions of access to the imi file , the technical means and the procedures for the verification referred to in the first subparagraph . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 58 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the conditions of access to the imi file , the technical means and the procedures for the verification referred to in the first subparagraph . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 58 .


### in the cases referred to in article 16 , 21 and 49a , a host member state shall decide on validation of a european professional card under paragraph 1 within one month as from the date of receipt of the european professional card transmitted by the home member state . in case of justified doubts , the host member state may request additional information from the home member state . that request shall not suspend the period of one month . ### in the cases referred to in article 16 , 21 and 49a , a host member state shall decide on validation of a european professional card under paragraph 1 within the time limits as defined in article 4 . d . 5 from the date of receipt of the european professional card transmitted by the home member state . in case of justified doubts , the host member state may request additional information from the home member state . that request shall not suspend the period defined in article 4 . d . 5 .


### member states and the commission shall take accompanying measures in order to ensure that points of single contact make the information provided for in paragraph 1 available in other official languages of the union . this shall not affect the legislation of member states on the use of languages in their territory . ### does not affect english version .


### upon receipt of a complete application for a european professional card , the competent authority of the home member state shall , within two weeks , verify and confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted supporting documents , create the european professional card , transmit it for validation to the competent authority of the host member state and inform that authority on the corresponding imi file . the applicant shall be informed by the home member state of the state of the procedure . ### upon receipt of a complete application for a european professional card , the competent authority of the home member state shall , within three weeks , verify and confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted supporting documents , create the european professional card , transmit it for validation to the competent authority of the host member state and inform that authority of the corresponding imi file . the applicant shall be informed by the home member state of the state of the procedure .


### the competent authority of the host member state shall grant partial access to a professional activity in its territory provided that the following conditions are fulfilled : ### where the competent authority of the host member state grants partial access to a professional activity in its territory , the following conditions must be fulfilled :


### in the cases referred to in article 16 , 21 and 49a , a host member state shall decide on validation of a european professional card under paragraph 1 within one month as from the date of receipt of the european professional card transmitted by the home member state . in case of justified doubts , the host member state may request additional information from the home member state . that request shall not suspend the period of one month . ### in the cases referred to in article 16 , 21 and 49a , a host member state shall decide on validation of a european professional card under paragraph 1 within five weeks as from the date of receipt of the european professional card transmitted by the home member state . in case of justified doubts , the host member state may request additional information from the home member state . that request shall not suspend the period of five weeks .


### the remunerated traineeship must be carried out in a member state , under the supervision of a person providing adequate guarantees regarding their ability to provide practical training . it must be undertaken after the completion of the study referred to in paragraph 1 . the completion of the remunerated traineeship must be attested to in a certificate accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications . ### the remunerated traineeship must be carried out in a member state , and must be undertaken under the supervision of an architect or a person or body approved for that purpose by a competent authority which has adequately checked their ability to provide practical training . the completion of the remunerated traineeship must be attested to in a certificate issued by a competent authority and accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts for the application of the alert mechanism . the implementing act shall include provisions on the competent authorities entitled to sending and / or receiving alerts , on complementing the alerts with additional information , on the withdrawal and closure of alerts , on rights of access to data , ways of correcting the information contained in the alerts , and measures to ensure the security of processing and retention periods . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 58 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts for the application of the alert mechanism . the implementing act shall include provisions on the competent authorities entitled to sending and / or receiving alerts , on complementing the alerts with additional information , on the withdrawal and closure of alerts , on rights of access to data , ways of correcting the information contained in the alerts , and measures to ensure the security of processing and retention periods . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 58 .


### where there is a substantial difference between the professional qualifications of the service provider and the training required in the host member state , to the extent that that difference is such as to be harmful to public health or safety , and that it cannot be compensated by professional experience or lifelong learning of the service provider , the host member state shall give the service provider the opportunity to show , in particular by means of an aptitude test , that he has acquired the lacking knowledge or competence . in any case , it must be possible to provide the service within one month of a decision being taken in accordance with the third subparagraph . ### where there is a substantial difference between the professional qualifications of the service provider and the training required in the host member state , to the extent that that difference is such as to be harmful to public health or safety , and that it cannot be compensated by professional experience or lifelong learning of the service provider certified by competent bodies , the host member state shall give the service provider the opportunity to show , in particular by means of an aptitude test , that he has acquired the lacking knowledge or competence . in any case , it must be possible to provide the service within one month of a decision being taken in accordance with the third subparagraph .


### any fees which applicants may incur in relation to administrative procedures to issue a european professional card shall be reasonable , proportionate and commensurate with the costs incurred by the home and host member states and shall not act as a disincentive to apply for a european professional card . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the setting of criteria for the calculation and distribution of fees . ### any fees which applicants may incur in relation to administrative procedures to issue a european professional card shall be reasonable , proportionate and commensurate with the costs incurred by the home and host member states and shall not act as a disincentive to apply for a european professional card . the commission shall be empowered , following consultation with the relevant stakeholder forum or fora in article 57 . c . to adopt delegated acts integrating the proposals of this forum or these fora in accordance with article 58a concerning the setting of criteria for the calculation and distribution of fees .


### the competent authority of the home member state shall acknowledge receipt of the application and inform the applicant of any missing document without delay from submission of the application . it shall create a file of the application containing all supporting documents within the internal market information system established by regulation no [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council . in case of subsequent applications by the same applicant , the competent authorities of the home or the host member state may not request the re - submission of documents which are already contained in the imi file and which are still valid . ### the competent authority of the home member state shall acknowledge receipt of the application and inform the applicant of any missing document within three working days of submission of the application . it shall create a file of the application containing all supporting documents , which must be certified as valid , within the internal market information system established by regulation no [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council . in case of subsequent applications by the same applicant , the competent authorities of the home or the host member state may not request the re - submission of documents which are already contained in the imi file and which are still valid .


### the decision of the home member state , or the absence of a decision within the period of two weeks referred to in paragraph 1 , shall be subject to appeal under national law . ### the decision of the home member state , or the absence of a decision within the period of three weeks referred to in paragraph 1 , shall be subject to appeal under national law .


### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years . ### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within three weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following year .


### basic dental training shall comprise a total of at least five years of full - time theoretical and practical study , which may also be expressed with the equivalent ects credits , comprising at least the programme described in annex v , point 5 . 3 . 1 and given in a university , in a higher institute providing training recognised as being of an equivalent level or under the supervision of a university . ### basic dental training shall comprise a total of at least five years of study , which may also be expressed with the equivalent ects credits , representing at least 5 000 hours of theoretical and practical study , and comprising at least the programme described in annex v , point 5 . 3 . 1 and given in a university , in a higher institute providing training recognised as being of an equivalent level or under the supervision of a university .


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and of the relevant stakeholder forum or fora as provided for in article 57 . c . in particular , the professions should be consulted in accordance with article 58 . a and their proposals integrated into delegated acts concerning the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , and inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### ' professional experience ' : the actual and lawful full - time or equivalent part - time pursuit of the profession concerned in a member state ; ### ' professional experience ' : the actual , lawful and unconditional full - time or equivalent part - time pursuit of the profession concerned in a member state ; ' aptitude test ' : a test of the professional knowledge , skills and competences of the applicant , made or recognised by the competent authorities of the host member state with the aim of assessing the ability of the applicant to pursue a regulated profession in that member state . in order to permit this test to be carried out , the competent authorities shall draw up a list of subjects which , on the basis of a comparison of the education and training required in the member state and that received by the applicant , are not covered by the diploma or other evidence of formal qualifications possessed by the applicant . the aptitude test must take account of the fact that the applicant is a qualified professional in the home member state or the member state from which he comes . it shall cover subjects to be selected from those on the list , knowledge of which is essential in order to be able to pursue the profession in the host member state . the test may also include knowledge of the professional rules applicable to the activities in question in the host member state . the detailed application of the aptitude test and the status , in the host member state , of the applicant who wishes to prepare himself for the aptitude test in that state shall be determined by the competent authorities in that member state ;


### member states shall recognise evidence of formal qualifications in nursing awarded in poland , to nurses who completed training before 1 may 2004 , which did not comply with the minimum training requirements laid down in article 31 , attested by the diploma “bachelor” which has been obtained on the basis of a special upgrading programme contained in article 11 of the act of 20 april 2004 on the amendment of the act on professions of nurse and midwife and on some other legal acts , and the regulation of the minister of health of 12 april 2010 amending the regulation of the minister of health of 11 may 2004 on the detailed conditions of delivering studies for nurses and midwives , who hold a certificate of secondary school and are graduates of medical lyceum and medical vocational schools teaching in a profession of a nurse and a midwife , with the aim of verifying that the person concerned has a level of knowledge and competence comparable to that of nurses holding the qualifications which , in the case of poland , are defined in point 5 . 2 . 2 . of annex v . ### member states shall recognise evidence of formal qualifications in nursing awarded in poland , to nurses who completed training before 1 may 2004 , which did not comply with the minimum training requirements laid down in article 31 , attested by the diploma ' bachelor ' which has been obtained on the basis of a special upgrading programme contained in article 11 of the act of 20 april 2004 on the amendment of the act on professions of nurse and midwife and on some other legal acts , and the regulation of the minister of health of 11 may 2004 on the detailed conditions of delivering studies for nurses and midwives , who hold a certificate of secondary school and are graduates of medical lyceum and medical vocational schools teaching in a profession of a nurse and a midwife , replaced by article 55 . 2 of the act of 15 july 2011 on professions of nurse and midwife , and the regulation of the minister of health of 14 june 2012 on the detailed conditions of delivering higher education courses for nurses and midwives who hold a certificate of secondary school and are graduates of a medical secondary school or a post - secondary teaching in a profession of a nurse and a midwife , with the aim of verifying that the person concerned has a level of knowledge and competence comparable to that of nurses holding the qualifications which , in the case of poland , are defined in annex v , point 5 . 2 . 2 .


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec already provides for clear obligations for professionals to have the necessary language skills . the review of that obligation has shown a need to clarify the role of competent authorities and employers notably in the interest of patients ' safety . language controls should however be reasonable and necessary for the jobs in question and should not constitute grounds for excluding professionals from the labour market in the host member state . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec already provides for clear obligations for professionals to have the necessary language skills . the review of that obligation has shown a need to clarify the role of competent authorities and employers notably in the interest of patient and consumer safety . the role of the competent authority is to verify the language skills of professionals for the purpose of exercising their professional activity . language checks carried out by or under the supervision of the competent authority should not prejudice the subsequent ability of employers to conduct normal recruitment procedures in order to determine the professional ' s fitness to perform the particular post for which they are applying . language controls should however be reasonable and necessary for the jobs in question . the definition of reasonable and necessary shall be defined in cooperation between the competent authorities and the national social partners within a given sector . in the case there is no competent authority for a particular profession , member states should ensure that there is a recognised body that can undertake language testing .


### ' lifelong learning ' : all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in knowledge , skills and competences . ### ' lifelong learning ' : all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in competences , in terms of knowledge , skills and professional ethics .


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , for example with national authorities , professional bodies , representatives of academia and social partners . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### member states and the commission shall take accompanying measures in order to ensure that points of single contact make the information provided for in paragraph 1 available in other official languages of the union . this shall not affect the legislation of member states on the use of languages in their territory . ### does not affect english version .


### where there is a substantial difference between the professional qualifications of the service provider and the training required in the host member state , to the extent that that difference is such as to be harmful to public health or safety , and that it cannot be compensated by professional experience or lifelong learning of the service provider , the host member state shall give the service provider the opportunity to show , in particular by means of an aptitude test , that he has acquired the lacking knowledge or competence . in any case , it must be possible to provide the service within one month of a decision being taken in accordance with the third subparagraph . ### where there is a substantial difference between the professional qualifications of the service provider and the training required in the host member state , to the extent that that difference is such as to be harmful to the public interest , and that it cannot be compensated by professional experience or lifelong learning of the service provider , the host member state shall give the service provider the opportunity to show , in particular by means of an aptitude test , that he has acquired the lacking knowledge or competence . in any case , it must be possible to provide the service within one month of a decision being taken in accordance with the third subparagraph .


### the competent authority of the home member state shall acknowledge receipt of the application and inform the applicant of any missing document without delay from submission of the application . it shall create a file of the application containing all supporting documents within the internal market information system established by regulation no [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council . in case of subsequent applications by the same applicant , the competent authorities of the home or the host member state may not request the re - submission of documents which are already contained in the imi file and which are still valid . ### the competent authority of the home member state shall acknowledge receipt of the application and inform the applicant of any missing document within three days of submission of the application . it shall create a file of the application containing all supporting documents , which must be certified as valid , within the internal market information system established by regulation no [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council . in case of subsequent applications by the same applicant , the competent authorities of the home or the host member state may not request the re - submission of documents which are already contained in the imi file and which are still valid .


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec only applies to professionals who want to pursue the same profession in another member state . there are cases where the activities concerned are part of a profession with a larger scope of activities in the host member state . if the differences between the fields of activity are so large that in reality a full programme of education and training is required from the professional to compensate for shortcomings and if the professional so requests , a host member state should under these particular circumstances grant partial access . however , in case of overriding reasons of general interest , such as in the case of a doctor of medicine or other health professionals , a member state should be able to refuse partial access . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec only applies to professionals who want to pursue the same profession in another member state . there are cases where the activities concerned are part of a profession with a larger scope of activities in the host member state . if the differences between the fields of activity are so large that in reality a full programme of education and training is required from the professional to compensate for shortcomings and if the professional so requests , a host member state should under these particular circumstances grant partial access . however , in case of overriding reasons relating to the public interest , a member state should be able to refuse partial access . partial access may not be granted to healthcare professions benefitting from automatic recognition as listed in annex v .


### all procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of directive 2006 / 123 / ec relating to the points of single contact . any time limits for member states to be complied with procedures or formalities set out in this directive shall commence at the point when an application has been submitted by a citizen to a point of single contact . ### all procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of directive 2006 / 123 / ec relating to the points of single contact . any time limits for member states to be complied with procedures or formalities set out in this directive shall commence at the point when a complete application has been submitted by a citizen via a point of single contact to the competent authority .


### at least four years of full - time study at a university or comparable teaching institution leading to successful completion of a university - level examination and at least two years of remunerated traineeship ; ### at least four years of full - time study , or their equivalent expressed in ects credits , at a university or comparable teaching institution leading to successful completion of a university - level examination conferring a formal qualification and at least two years of remunerated traineeship for practical training conferring a professional qualification ;


### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years . ### in sectors others than health and social care , the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . the competent authority of the host member state shall ensure the prior check of the complete application of the professional for temporary provision of service whether his or her qualifications are in conjunction with the national requirements of the host country on qualifications to provide the same service . member states shall provide a list to the commission on certain professions where working with the temporary mobility card and under the prior declaration regime must require a prior check of application . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years , unless overriding concerns are expressed .


### in the case of evidence of formal qualifications referred to in article 21 and in the case of certificates of acquired rights referred to in articles 23 , 26 , 27 , 30 , 33 , 33a , 37 , 39 , and 43 , evidence attesting knowledge of the language of the host member state ### in the case of evidence of formal qualifications referred to in article 21 and in the case of certificates of acquired rights referred to in articles 23 , 26 , 27 , 30 , 33 , 33a , 37 , 39 , and 43 , evidence attesting knowledge of the language in which the professional will exercise his profession which should be one of the official languages of the host member state


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 . of annex v of new dental specialties common to at least one third of the member states , with a view to updating this directive in the light of changes in national legislation . ### the commission shall be empowered , following consultation with professional bodies as provided for in article 58 . a and integrating their proposals , to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 . of annex v of new dental specialties common to at least one third of the member states , with a view to updating this directive in the light of changes in national legislation .


### for professions in the security sector and in the health sector , where the member state so requires for its own nationals , evidence of neither temporary and final suspensions from exercising the profession nor criminal convictions ### for professions in the security sector , health sector or for professions involving daily work with children and youth , where the member state so requires for its own nationals , evidence of neither temporary and final suspensions from exercising the profession nor criminal convictions


### ' lifelong learning ' : all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in knowledge , skills and competences . ### ' lifelong learning ' : all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in qualifications in terms of knowledge , skills and social competences .


### member states shall ensure that the holder of a european professional card has the right at any time to request the rectification , deletion and blocking of his file within the imi system upon request and that he is informed of this right at the time of issuing the european professional card , and reminded of it every two years after the issuance of his european professional card . ### member states shall ensure that the holder of a european professional card has the right at any time to request the rectification , deletion and blocking of his file within the imi system upon request and that he is informed of this right at the time of issuing the european professional card , and reminded of it every year after the issuance of his european professional card .


### for the purposes of point of the first paragraph , as from [ insert date - the day after the date set out in first subparagraph of paragraph 1 of article 3 ] and every five years thereafter , the competent authorities in member states shall submit publicly available reports to the commission and to the other member states on their continuing education and training procedures related to doctors of medicine , medical specialists , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , specialised dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives and pharmacists . ### member states shall make sure that establishments which provide one of the types of training in question undergo at least every five years from [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] an assessment into compliance with the training requirements that shall be carried out by a body listed on the european quality assurance register , which shall forward its conclusions to the member state concerned and to the commission . for the purposes of point of the first paragraph , as from [ insert date - the day after the date set out in first subparagraph of paragraph 1 of article 3 ] and every five years thereafter , the competent authorities in member states shall submit publicly available assessment reports to the commission and to the other member states for the purposes of optimising the continuous professional development systems related to doctors of medicine , medical specialists , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , specialised dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives and pharmacists .


### any fees which applicants may incur in relation to administrative procedures to issue a european professional card shall be reasonable , proportionate and commensurate with the costs incurred by the home and host member states and shall not act as a disincentive to apply for a european professional card . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the setting of criteria for the calculation and distribution of fees . ### any fees which applicants may incur in relation to administrative procedures to issue a european professional card shall be reasonable , proportionate and commensurate with the costs incurred by the home and host member states and shall not act as a disincentive to apply for a european professional card . the commission shall be empowered , following consultation with the relevant stakeholder forum or fora in article 57 . c . to adopt delegated acts integrating the proposals of this forum or these fora in accordance with article 58a concerning the setting of criteria for the calculation and distribution of fees .


### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional due to a disciplinary action or criminal conviction is no longer entitled to move to another member state . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights . ### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to requests for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such an alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if professionals due to a disciplinary action or criminal conviction are stripped of their right to pursue a profession , or if they have used or attempted to use forged documents in their application for recognition of qualifications . this alert should be activated immediately through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights .


### the information referred to in the first subparagraph shall be sent at the latest within three days from the date of adoption of the decision prohibiting the professional concerned from exercising a professional activity . ### the information referred to in the first subparagraph shall be sent immediately , and in any event at the latest within 48 hours from the date of adoption of the decision prohibiting the professional concerned from exercising a professional activity .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the adaptations of the minimum periods of training referred to in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v to scientific and technical progress . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the adaptations of the training requirements referred to in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v to scientific and technical progress .


### the knowledge , skills and competences for such common training framework shall refer to levels of the european qualifications framework , as defined in annex ii of the recommendation of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of the european qualifications framework for lifelong learning ; ### the knowledge , skills and competences for such common training framework shall refer to the levels of article 11 of this directive ; article 11 shall not be applicable to the professions regulated under annex v point 1 .


### the commission shall be assisted by a committee on the recognition of professional qualifications . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . ### the commission shall be assisted by a committee on the recognition of professional qualifications . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . the commission should also consult the stakeholders as provided for in article 57 . c&#180 ; and professional bodies as provided for in article 58 . a , where appropriate .


### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years . ### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within three weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following year .


### by derogation to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the competent authority of the host member state may refuse access to and pursuit of the profession to holders of an attestation of competence where the national qualification required to exercise the profession on its territory is classified under points or of article 11 . ### by derogation to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the competent authority of the host member state may refuse access to and pursuit of the profession to holders of an attestation of competence in accordance with article 11 where the national qualification required to exercise the profession on its territory is classified under points , or of article 11 .


### member states and the commission shall take accompanying measures in order to ensure that points of single contact make the information provided for in paragraph 1 available in other official languages of the union . this shall not affect the legislation of member states on the use of languages in their territory . ### does not affect english version .


### “lifelong learning” : all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in knowledge , skills and competences . ### “lifelong learning” : all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in competencies . should be replaced by the former in recitals10 and 18 and articles 11 ii , 14 , 14 , 31 , 24 , 34 , 49a , 58 . )


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate representation and consultations during its preparatory work , including experts at both european and national level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely , transparent and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### the remunerated traineeship must be carried out in a member state , under the supervision of a person providing adequate guarantees regarding their ability to provide practical training . it must be undertaken after the completion of the study referred to in paragraph 1 . the completion of the remunerated traineeship must be attested to in a certificate accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications . ### the remunerated traineeship must be carried out in a member state , and must be undertaken under the supervision of an architect or a person or body approved for that purpose by a competent authority which has adequately checked their ability to provide practical training . the completion of the remunerated traineeship must be attested to in a certificate issued by a competent authority and accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications .


### at least four years of full - time study at a university or comparable teaching institution leading to successful completion of a university - level examination and at least two years of remunerated traineeship ; ### at least four years of full - time study , or their equivalent expressed in ects credits , at a university or comparable teaching institution leading to successful completion of a university - level examination conferring a formal qualification and at least two years of remunerated traineeship for practical training conferring a professional qualification ;


### a member state shall ensure that any controls of the knowledge of a language are carried out by a competent authority after the decisions referred to in articles 4d , 7 and 51 have been taken and if there is a serious and concrete doubt about the professional ' s sufficient language knowledge in respect of the professional activities this person intends to pursue . ### a member state shall ensure that any verification of the knowledge of a language are carried out under the supervision of a competent authority after the decisions referred to in articles 4d , 7 and 51 have been taken and if there is a serious and concrete doubt about the professional ' s sufficient language knowledge in respect of the professional activities this person intends to pursue .


### where there is a substantial difference between the professional qualifications of the service provider and the training required in the host member state , to the extent that that difference is such as to be harmful to public health or safety , and that it cannot be compensated by professional experience or lifelong learning of the service provider , the host member state shall give the service provider the opportunity to show , in particular by means of an aptitude test , that he has acquired the lacking knowledge or competence . in any case , it must be possible to provide the service within one month of a decision being taken in accordance with the third subparagraph . ### where there is a substantial difference between the professional qualifications of the service provider and the training required in the host member state , to the extent that that difference is such as to be harmful to public health or safety , and that it cannot be compensated by professional experience or lifelong learning of the service provider , the host member state shall give the service provider the opportunity to show , in particular by means of an aptitude test or by taking into account certificates or qualifications issued on the basis of the procedures in points and of article 49 , that he has acquired the lacking knowledge or competence . in any case , it must be possible to provide the service within one month of a decision being taken in accordance with the third subparagraph .


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec already provides for clear obligations for professionals to have the necessary language skills . the review of that obligation has shown a need to clarify the role of competent authorities and employers notably in the interest of patients ' safety . language controls should however be reasonable and necessary for the jobs in question and should not constitute grounds for excluding professionals from the labour market in the host member state . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec already provides for clear obligations for professionals to have the necessary language skills . the review of that obligation has shown a need to clarify the role of competent authorities and employers notably in the interest of patient and consumer safety . the role of the competent authority is to verify the language skills of professionals for the purpose of exercising their professional activity . language checks carried out by or under the supervision of the competent authority should not prejudice the subsequent ability of employers to conduct normal recruitment procedures in order to determine the professional ' s fitness to perform the particular post for which they are applying . language controls should however be reasonable and necessary for the jobs in question . the definition of reasonable and necessary shall be defined in cooperation between the competent authorities and the national social partners within a given sector . in the case there is no competent authority for a particular profession , member states should ensure that there is a recognised body that can undertake language testing .


### the competent authorities of the host member state may ask the competent authorities of the member state of establishment , in case of doubts , to provide any information relevant to the legality of the service provider ' s establishment and his good conduct , as well as the absence of any disciplinary or criminal sanctions of a professional nature . in case of control of qualifications , the competent authorities of the host member state may ask the competent authorities of the member state of establishment information about the service provider training courses to the extent necessary to assess substantial differences likely to be harmful to public health or safety . the competent authorities of the member state of establishment shall provide that information in accordance with article 56 . ### the competent authorities of the host member state may ask the competent authorities of the member state of establishment , in case of doubts , to provide any information relevant to the legality of the service provider ' s establishment and his good conduct , as well as the absence of any disciplinary or criminal sanctions of a professional nature . in case of control of qualifications , the competent authorities of the host member state may ask the competent authorities of the member state of establishment information about the service provider training courses to the extent necessary to assess substantial differences likely to be harmful to the public interest . the competent authorities of the member state of establishment shall provide that information in accordance with article 56 .


### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years . ### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within the time limits as defined in art 4 . d . 5 . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . such a professional card should be renewed annually .


### member states shall recognise evidence of formal qualifications in nursing awarded in poland , to nurses who completed training before 1 may 2004 , which did not comply with the minimum training requirements laid down in article 31 , attested by the diploma “bachelor” which has been obtained on the basis of a special upgrading programme contained in article 11 of the act of 20 april 2004 on the amendment of the act on professions of nurse and midwife and on some other legal acts , and the regulation of the minister of health of 12 april 2010 amending the regulation of the minister of health of 11 may 2004 on the detailed conditions of delivering studies for nurses and midwives , who hold a certificate of secondary school and are graduates of medical lyceum and medical vocational schools teaching in a profession of a nurse and a midwife , with the aim of verifying that the person concerned has a level of knowledge and competence comparable to that of nurses holding the qualifications which , in the case of poland , are defined in point 5 . 2 . 2 . of annex v . ### member states shall recognise evidence of formal qualifications in nursing awarded in poland , to nurses who completed training before 1 may 2004 , which did not comply with the minimum training requirements laid down in article 31 , attested by the diploma ' bachelor ' which has been obtained on the basis of a special upgrading programme contained in article 11 of the act of 20 april 2004 on the amendment of the act on professions of nurse and midwife and on some other legal acts , and the regulation of the minister of health of 11 may 2004 on the detailed conditions of delivering studies for nurses and midwives , who hold a certificate of secondary school and are graduates of medical lyceum and medical vocational schools teaching in a profession of a nurse and a midwife , replaced by article 55 . 2 of the act of 15 july 2011 on professions of nurse and midwife , and the regulation of the minister of health of 14 june 2012 on the detailed conditions of delivering higher education courses for nurses and midwives who hold a certificate of secondary school and are graduates of a medical secondary school or a post - secondary teaching in a profession of a nurse and a midwife , with the aim of verifying that the person concerned has a level of knowledge and competence comparable to that of nurses holding the qualifications which , in the case of poland , are defined in annex v , point 5 . 2 . 2 .


### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional due to a disciplinary action or criminal conviction is no longer entitled to move to another member state . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights . ### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . this directive introduces specific alert mechanism all member states should be alerted if a professional due to a disciplinary action or criminal conviction is no longer considered fit to practice . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights .


### upon receipt of a complete application for a european professional card , the competent authority of the home member state shall , within two weeks , verify and confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted supporting documents , create the european professional card , transmit it for validation to the competent authority of the host member state and inform that authority on the corresponding imi file . the applicant shall be informed by the home member state of the state of the procedure . ### upon receipt of a complete application for a european professional card , the competent authority of the home member state shall , within three weeks , verify and confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted supporting documents , create the european professional card , transmit it for validation to the competent authority of the host member state and inform that authority of the corresponding imi file . the applicant shall be informed by the home member state of the state of the procedure .


### for the purposes of point of the first paragraph , as from [ insert date - the day after the date set out in first subparagraph of paragraph 1 of article 3 ] and every five years thereafter , the competent authorities in member states shall submit publicly available reports to the commission and to the other member states on their continuing education and training procedures related to doctors of medicine , medical specialists , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , specialised dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives and pharmacists . ### for the purposes of point of the first paragraph , as from [ insert date - the day after the date set out in first subparagraph of paragraph 1 of article 3 ] and every five years thereafter , the competent authorities in member states shall submit publicly available reports to the commission and to the other member states on their continuing education and training procedures related to doctors of medicine , medical specialists , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , specialised dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , specialised veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists , and specialised pharmacists .


### to simplify the system for automatic recognition of medical and dental specialities , such specialities should be covered by directive 2005 / 36 / ec if they are common to at least one third of the member states . ### to simplify the system for automatic recognition of medical , dental and veterinary specialities , such specialities should be covered by directive 2005 / 36 / ec if they are common to at least one third of the member states .


### member states shall ensure that the following information is available online and regularly updated through the points of single contact : ### member states shall ensure that the following information is available online and regularly updated through the points of single contact , which must have specialised support staff to provide advice to citizens , including advice provided in person :


### the information referred to in the first subparagraph shall be sent at the latest within three days from the date of adoption of the decision prohibiting the professional concerned from exercising a professional activity . ### the information referred to in the first subparagraph shall be sent immediately , and in any event at the latest within 48 hours from the date of adoption of the decision prohibiting the professional concerned from exercising a professional activity .


### in order to promote the free movement of professionals , while ensuring a more efficient and transparent recognition of qualifications it is necessary to provide for a european professional card . in particular that card is necessary to facilitate temporary mobility and recognition under the automatic recognition system , as well as to promote a simplified recognition process under the general system . the card should be issued upon request from a professional and after submission of necessary documents and completion of related review and verification procedures by the competent authorities . the functioning of the card should be supported by the internal market information system established by regulation no [ … ] on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system23 . this mechanism should help enhance synergies and trust among competent authorities , while at the same time eliminating duplication of administrative work for the authorities and creating more transparency and certainty for professionals . the process for the application and issuing of the card should be clearly structured and incorporate safeguards and the corresponding rights of appeal for the applicant . the card and the related workflow within imi should ensure the integrity , authenticity and confidentiality of the data stored and avoid unlawful and unauthorised access to information contained therein . ### in order to promote the free movement of professionals , while ensuring a more efficient and transparent recognition of qualifications it is necessary , mainly for professions falling under the automatic recognition procedure , to provide for a european professional card , where these professions so request . in particular that card is necessary to facilitate temporary mobility and recognition under the automatic recognition system , as well as to promote a simplified recognition process under the general system . the card should be issued upon request from a professional and after submission of necessary documents and completion of related review and verification procedures by the competent authorities . the functioning of the card should be supported by the internal market information system established by regulation no [ … ] on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system23 . this mechanism should help enhance synergies and trust among competent authorities , while at the same time eliminating duplication of administrative work for the authorities and creating more transparency and certainty for professionals . the process for the application and issuing of the card should be clearly structured and incorporate safeguards and the corresponding rights of appeal for the applicant . the card and the related workflow within imi should ensure the integrity , authenticity and confidentiality of the data stored and avoid unlawful and unauthorised access to information contained therein .


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of updating of annex i , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , clarifying the knowledge and skills for architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec only applies to professionals who want to pursue the same profession in another member state . there are cases where the activities concerned are part of a profession with a larger scope of activities in the host member state . if the differences between the fields of activity are so large that in reality a full programme of education and training is required from the professional to compensate for shortcomings and if the professional so requests , a host member state should under these particular circumstances grant partial access . however , in case of overriding reasons of general interest , such as in the case of a doctor of medicine or other health professionals , a member state should be able to refuse partial access . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec only applies to professionals who want to pursue the same profession in another member state . there are cases where the activities concerned are part of a profession with a larger scope of activities in the host member state . if the differences between the fields of activity are so large that in reality a full programme of education and training is required from the professional to compensate for shortcomings and if the professional so requests , those host member states that authorise it may under these particular circumstances grant partial access . however , in case of overriding reasons of general interest , such as in the case of a doctor of medicine or other health professionals or in the case of professions with a particular geographical character , a member state should be able to refuse partial access .


### where it is found in an investigation pursuant to article 8 , and after following the procedure foreseen in article 9 , that restrictive procurement measures adopted or maintained by that third country leads to a lack of substantial reciprocity in market opening between the union and the third country as referred to in article 6 , the commission may adopt implementing acts to temporarily limit the access of non - covered goods and services originating in a third country . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17 . ### where it is found in an investigation pursuant to article 8 , and after following the procedure foreseen in article 9 , that there is a lack of substantial reciprocity in market opening between the union and the third country as referred to in article 2 , the commission shall adopt implementing acts to limit the access of non - covered goods and services originating in a third country . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17 .


### this regulation lays down rules on the access of third - country goods and services to the award of contracts for the execution of works or a work , the supply of goods and the provision of services by union contracting authorities / entities , and establishes procedures supporting negotiations on access of union goods and services to the public procurement markets of third countries . ### member states or their contracting authorities / entities may restrict the access of third country goods and services to their tendering procedures only by measures provided and authorized by eu law .


### the commission may terminate the consultation if the country concerned undertakes international commitments agreed with the union in any of the following frameworks : ### the commission may terminate the consultation if the country concerned has undertaken with the union or at international level the following measures : corrective actions by the country concerned and international commitments with the european union by the country concerned with no restrictions / exclusions regarding the goods and services concerned by the investigation . these international commitments shall be agreed in any of the following frameworks :


### the assessment by the commission of whether restrictive procurement measures are maintained by the third country concerned shall be made on the basis of the information supplied by interested parties and member states and / or facts collected by the commission during its investigation , and shall be concluded within a period of nine months after the initiation of the investigation . in duly justified cases this period may be extended by three months . ### the assessment by the commission of whether restrictive procurement measures are maintained by the third country concerned shall be made on the basis of the information supplied by interested parties and member states and / or facts collected by the commission during its investigation or its regular reports on existing trade barriers in third countries , and shall be concluded within a period of three months after the initiation of the investigation . in duly justified cases this period may be extended by one month .