Belgium
Information to work in this country is available from
Procedures and/or documents that are necessary to be able to work in this country
Identity card, Copies of diploma/certificates and or professional qualifications.
Extract from the criminal record/evidence of good conduct, certificate of current professional status (CCPS).
Proof/data of insurance, (if profession is not regulated, proof of professional experience)
Official licensing body in the country
Federal public service Health, Food Chain safety and Environment.
Contact for Work Permit and/or Visa
Is a job offer required before a Work Permit/Visa is issued?
Yes.
Main local and/or official language(s)
Dutch and French.
Are hygienists qualified overseas required to sit the country's national examination?
No.
Information on the local working environment
The Belgian Royal Decree defines the level of authority at which each task can be performed: autonomous, on prescription or entrusted.
Standard tasks that a hygienist is allowed to undertake in the country
Preventive oral examination, tartar removal, polishing, medical imaging, rootplaning, preventive instructions, Application of prophylactic products, bleaching, removal of stitches, applying oral wound dressing Low level laser therapy, blood drawing, dental impressions, (This list of tasks is defined by the Royal Decree).
