Work as a Professional
Psychomotricity is present in many European countries and plays a part in several areas such as health, prevention, reeducation, education and research – applied to all ages and all population groups.
Psychomotricity is an established field in several European countries.
One of the main goals of the EFP is the recognition of the education and profession in all member countries.
The EFP supports the national associations on their way to recognition with due respect for the distinctive character and needs of each country
Mobility
in Europe
The European Forum of Psychomotricity support mobility for psychomotricians / psychomotor therapists in Europe, in order to spread Psychomotricity and enrich practices.
Bilateral Charters between
National Associations
The EFP has patronized the creation of bilateral charters between the national associations. The member countries thus mutually recognize the education of each country, thereby facilitating the mobility of professionals in Psychomotricity. It is seen as a self-regulation of the profession.
So far bilateral charters exist between The Netherlands, Portugal, France, Denmark and Italy.
Understand the Different
Levels of Recognition
Despite efforts to defend the profession on a political level, recognition of Psychomotricity varies across European countries. Regulation and protection of the profession may differ accordingly.
Established
Field
The field of Psychomotricity is widely known, appreciated and respected in practice.
🇦🇹 Austria
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇮🇹 Italy
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Recognized
Profession
The profession is recognized as such by state health and educational authorities, as well as private institutions and insurance companies.
Protected
Profession
The title of psychomotrician /psychomotor therapist is protected and reserved for holders of recognized diplomas.
State-Regulated
Profession
State-regulated means that the education in that country is organized and supervised by the state.
Recognition of your Diploma
The European Union (EU) promotes mobility through the establishment of European directives.
The EU underlines the importance of cooperation in the area of professions and education to ensure that citizens can use their right of free movement, while ensuring that professionals are sufficiently qualified.”
European directives
The global organization of worker’s mobility in Europe is defined by the EU directives 2005/36/EC. Directive 2005/36/EC is a European Union directive that aims to facilitate the mutual recognition of professional qualifications within the EU/EEA (European Economic Area).
The directive sets out common rules for the recognition of professional qualifications acquired in one EU/EEA member state, enabling individuals to practice regulated professions in another member state without having to undergo additional training or testing.
The directives are valid in all European countries, regardless if they are members of the EU or not.
However, each host country does not uniformly recognize all diplomas.
The profession is NOT STATE-REGULATED in the host country
The applicant can work there freely according to the agreement of an employer.
The profession is STATE-REGULATED in the host country
The host country must compare the applicant’s training and the host country’s training.
Validated
The applicant can work there freely.
Refused
If the education is on 4 years or more in the host country,
it allows the host country to refuse access in some cases.
The applicant can make a recourse attached to the European Commission if he considers the request for unjustified.
Validated on conditions
The host country estimates that the contents of the education of the applicant are incomplete.
For the large majority of the cases, the host country can impose (on the choice) either a test, or a training course or additional training.
The host country however is obliged to justify this possible request for complement of training course or education.
Working across
EFP countries
Navigate through our country pages to get an overview of Psychomotricity in each EFP member country, covering aspects such as recognition, education, working tips, and key historical milestones.
