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