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Life-saving immediate measures (emergency helper card)

Nothelists Course

The first application for a learner's permit of categories A or B or subcategories A1, AM or B1 must be accompanied by a certificate of attendance of a course on life-saving emergency measures (emergency helper certificate). For categories M, G and F, no emergency helper certificate is required

Validity

The course is valid for 6 years. Expired courses are not accepted.

Course offer

Emergency helper courses are offered by various institutions. Regarding the current course offer, please contact the respective providers directly.

  • Samaritan associations in Liechtenstein and Switzerland
  • Swiss Medical Corps (SSK) (www.ssk.ch)

Other providers can be found at https://www.astra.admin.ch 

Course Exemption

  • Persons who already hold a category A, A1, B or B1 driver's license;
  • Physicians, dentists and veterinarians;
  • Nursing staff with diploma or certificate of proficiency;
  • Instructors of emergency courses;
  • other persons who provide proof of training in life-saving emergency measures by a recognized body
  • Persons who exchange a foreign driver's license