HOW TO WORK IN SWEDEN AS A HEALTHCARE STAFF?

If you are a healthcare worker such as a doctor, nurse, etc., and want to work in Sweden, you should have knowledge about the Swedish healthcare system at first. In order to work as a healthcare professional in Sweden, you have to go through some stages. We’re explaining step by step what the healthcare personnel should do to move to Sweden.

STEP 1: EDUCATION ASSESSMENT

The medical degree you have in your country should be assessed by Sweden. In this way, they will find out the equivalent of the Swedish education level, length, and content. After that, you will receive a decision explaining whether you can proceed and how to take the next step.

For assessment of your education, you need to submit an application. First, Fill out your application and send it either to The National Board of Health and Welfare address or via email. Other documents might be needed too. Please keep in mind that you do NOT have to send your original documents.

Your application must contain:

• Your application form for assessment of your foreign education
• A copy of the first page of your valid passport or a copy of your valid Swedish ID card
• Send your documents in both the original language and translated into Swedish or English:
• A copy of a certificate of completed education
• A copy of a certificate that lists the courses you took and how long the program lasted
• A copy of a certificate that shows any changes you have made to your first or last name after completing the program.

After your application, they will send you a confirmation to your email address.

Your education assessment takes about 3 months. When the decision is made, it will be sent to you via email.

STEP 2: TAKE THE PROFICIENCY TEST

Your second step comes after your education assessment. Now you need to take a proficiency test. This test will determine whether your proficiency meets the requirements for completing the remaining steps. This test is in Swedish, therefore you have to know Swedish to pass the test.

You can take your proficiency test at Umeå University. This test contains a theoretical part and a practical part. You have to pass the theoretical part before you can do the practical part. When you have passed both parts of the proficiency test, you will receive an email. And you can move on to the next step.

STEP 3: SWEDISH LAWS AND REGULATION COURSES

If you have passed the proficiency test, your next step is to take a web course in Swedish laws and regulations. The course is free of charge.

• Sign up for the course in Swedish laws and regulations at Umea University.
• You can take the course full-time or part-time.

Umeå University will notify you of the first available date to start the course.

STEP 4: UNDERGO CLINICAL TRAINING

The clinical training period shows your practical knowledge and skills and your suitability for the profession and makes you see how the Swedish healthcare system works.

If you have passed the proficiency test at Umeå University, you can work as a doctor of medicine for a limited period before you begin your clinical training. For that, you need to have temporary permission.

Your workplace will apply to The National Board of Health and Welfare for special authorization. You will get permission to work for six months, and this period cannot be extended.

STEP 5: PAYMENT AND APPLICATION

Your last step is applying for the license.

Fill out the application form to get your license. Gather all the required documents. Pay the application fee and send the application by mail.

The following documents should be contained in your application:

• A completed application form
• A copy of the first page of your valid passport or a copy of your valid Swedish ID card
• A copy of your certificate of Swedish proficiency (C1).

One of the following original documents must be included in the application as well:

• A certificate that you have successfully completed clinical training
• A certificate that you have successfully completed the internship
• A certificate that you have successfully completed trial clinical training.

You have to pay the application fee when you send your application. The fee for applying for a license is SEK 2 900 if you have done an internship (AT) in Sweden.

The application fee is SEK 870 if you have not done an internship (AT) in Sweden.

Deposit the fee to bank giro account 790-3750 when submitting your application. And also write your Swedish personal identity no.

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