§ 11 Healthcare Professions Ordinance (GbV) - Professions Requiring Approval

1. A professional practice permit from the Department of Health and Sports is required for individuals who independently practice the following professions

a. Optometrist,

b. Dental Hygienist,

c. Druggist,

d. Midwife,

e. Occupational Therapist,

f. Nutritionist,

g. Laboratory Director,

h. Speech Therapist,

i. Medical Masseuse or Masseur,

ibis. Neuropsychologist,

j. Osteopath,

k. Registered Nurse,

l. Physiotherapist,

m. Podiatrist,

n. Paramedic,

o. Dental Technician,

p. Naturopath.

1bis. A professional practice permit from the Veterinary Service is required for those who independently practice acupuncture and physiotherapy on animals.

1ter. The employment of professionals according to paragraphs 1 and 1bis under professional supervision does not require a permit. The permit holder is responsible for providing professional supervision appropriate to the assistant's abilities. He or she should generally be present.

2. The responsible department is in charge of all decisions related to professional practice permits, substitute permits, and potentially operational permits, as well as for publishing the issued permits, revocations, or other terminations of permits pursuant to § 21 of the Health Act. The operational permit for organizations of nursing and home help pursuant to § 36 paragraph 3 is reserved.

3. For professions requiring a permit according to the Federal Healthcare Professions Act, the Department of Health and Sports is also responsible for

a. Reporting to the Federal Office of Public Health regarding the issuance, refusal, revocation, and any change of the permit for independent professional practice, particularly any restriction of the permit and any disciplinary measures;

b. Exemption from professional secrecy in the sense of Article 321 number 2 of the Swiss Criminal Code.

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