Practicing chiropractic in Denmark
To practice in Denmark a chiropractor has to apply for Danish authorization at the National Board of Health called ‘Sundhedsstyrelsen’ in Danish www.sst.dk.
Department for Education and Authorization at the National Board of Health handles the relevant procedures regarding authorization including application forms, fees etc. By following this link you can read the guidelines from the Board of Health regarding required documentation: http://www.sst.dk/English/Education%20and%20authorization/Chiropractor.aspx
The Danish Health Care System distinguishes between authorization and permission to work independently
Authorization gives right to work as an chiropractor in Denmark, but only under supervision from a chiropractor with what is called: Permission to Practice Independently as a Chiropractor. Permission to Practice Independently gives right to practice individually, run a chiropractic clinic and to train and supervise other chiropractors, and is given to chiropractors after one year of internship in a Danish clinic.
All chiropractors graduating from non-Danish countries have to accomplish that one year internship in a Danish clinic. In this period of clinical training you are contractually engaged with a clinic and get paid minimum almost as much as a newly appointed chiropractor with permission to work independently.
Work permit and residence permit
When working as a chiropractor in Denmark, EU citizens need no special work permit, while a work permit is needed for citizens from countries outside of the EU. EU citizens may work in another EU country for three months without a residence permit. For a longer period a permit is required. Citizens from countries outside the EU must have a residence permit from the first day of work.
Language
It is important to have knowledge of the Danish language in order to practice in Denmark. The National Board of Health organizes special courses about the relevant professional legislation. The Board can supply information about these courses.