Life-saving immediate measures (emergency helper card)

Nothelists course

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

 

Validity

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

 

Course Offering

Emergency helper courses are offered by various institutions. Regarding the current course offerings, 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