Lab Technicians

Professional Certification

Following a recent ruling of the Israeli Supreme Court, the Ministry of Health is  not allowed to process the licensing of lab technicians. This situation will continue until the relevant medical licensing laws are amended.

In the current situation, medical institutions have been employing individuals holding foreign licenses. Practically, this ruling has not affected the employment of medical professionals who make Aliyah. Most medical professionals who have made Aliyah since this ruling was instituted, are currently employed.

When you make Aliyah, bring the following documentation with you, so that you will be able to apply for Israeli licensing once this situation is resolved. All of these documents will eventually need to be notarized and translated by an Israeli notary. However, we recommend bringing them now, but waiting to notarize and translate them until it becomes relevant (in case further changes to the process are made).

• Application form.
• All original academic diplomas including a high school diploma (or letter from the dean of the faculty indicating that you completed your studies and are entitled to a diploma).
• Teudat Zehut (Israeli identity card).
• 3 passport photos.
• Official document confirming the start and end date of studies.
• Official document confirming completion of the specified period of practical work.
• Valid license.
• Official documents confirming clinical work in hospitals or medical institutions.
• Letter(s) of "Good Standing" from the appropriate professional boards.

Once the Supreme Court issues a ruling, it is likely that there will be a written and practical licensing exam.

Knowledge of Hebrew

A good working knowledge of Hebrew is essential. It is strongly advised to study Hebrew before you arrive and then to take Ulpan upon arrival. Even where an immigrant lab technician works entirely with speakers of his/her mother tongue, it is still necessary to deal with the various agencies that make up the Israeli medical network. For a full listing of Ulpan options, see the Ulpan Guide.

In addition to regular ulpan, Misrad HaKlita offers an ulpan for medical professionals - shlav bet. The class opens provided there are enough people who are interested. Be in touch with your local branch of Misrad HaKlita to find out when the next class will begin. For more information, see Medical Ulpan.