The registration number for nurses, midwives, and medical assistants is usually assigned by the professional organization of the respective country. Below are some examples organized by country:

United Kingdom

  • Nurses & Midwives: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC number)
  • Doctors: General Medical Council (GMC number)
  • Medical Assistants / Trainees: Registration with the GMC (provisional or limited registration depending on training level).

Belgium

  • Nurses & Midwives: Registration via FPS Health (FOD Volksgezondheid) – recognition number
  • Doctors: RIZIV number (National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance) + recognition by FPS Health
  • Medical Assistants / Trainees: RIZIV number required, with specific status as resident physician (arts-specialist in opleiding).

The Netherlands

  • Nurses & Midwives: BIG-register (BIG number)
  • Doctors: BIG-register (BIG number)
  • Medical Assistants / Trainees: Also BIG-registered (AIOS/ANIOS), training status noted separately by the institution.

Germany

  • Nurses & Midwives: Registration and recognition managed at the state level (Berufserlaubnis or Approbation)
  • Doctors: Approbation (license to practice issued by the state)
  • Medical Assistants / Trainees: Work under Approbation or temporary Berufserlaubnis during training.

France

  • Nurses & Midwives: Registration with Ordre National des Infirmiers / Sages-femmes
  • Doctors: Registration with Ordre National des Médecins (RPPS number – Répertoire Partagé des Professionnels de Santé)
  • Medical Assistants / Trainees: Also registered in RPPS, under trainee status (interne).

Italy

  • Nurses & Midwives: Membership with the respective professional order (FNOPI for nurses, FNOVI for midwives)
  • Doctors: Registration with Ordine dei Medici (national identification number)
  • Medical Assistants / Trainees: Required to register as well, under supervision, in Ordine dei Medici.

Spain

  • Nurses & Midwives: Registration with the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería (organized regionally)
  • Doctors: Registration with the Colegio Oficial de Médicos (national number assigned)
  • Medical Assistants / Trainees (MIR): Also registered in the same register under a training status.