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Recognition as dental hygienist (HF) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test)

The Recognition as dental hygienist (HF) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test) decides whether SRK grants your licence. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 334 practice questions across 13 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

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The challenge

The Recognition as dental hygienist (HF) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test) decides whether SRK grants your licence.

  • The exam covers the theory and the practical standards of your profession. Textbooks do not tell you what SRK actually asks.
  • Time pressure in the exam is real, and pacing has to be trained in advance.
  • The question style is specific: clinical scenarios, best-answer choices and distractors that look right.
  • Working full time leaves little room to plan revision, and a retake costs months of waiting and another exam fee.
  • The oral or practical part is hard to practise alone.

How MediFlow solves it

  • A question bank built on the published content of SRK, organised by topic, so you know what matters.
  • Timed mock exams in the real exam format train your pace before the real day.
  • Every answer is explained, including why the other options are wrong.
  • A study plan up to your exam date tells you what to do each day and brings weak topics back for review.
  • An AI examiner lets you rehearse the oral or practical part at any time.

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    Unlock the package and follow your study plan, topic by topic.

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    Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.

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What you can check

  • 334 practice questions in 13 topics
  • Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026

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CHF 25 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal. Web and app with one account.

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Exam at a glance

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Recognition by the Swiss Red Cross: mandatory free online PreCheck (result within 4 weeks), then the application with documents (CCPS/letter of good standing not older than 3 months); first decision within 4 months at most · For substantial differences, compensation measures: adaptation period (supervised practice), additional training (theory) or an aptitude test with at least a written exam and an oral professional interview · Language proof in German, French or Italian at least B2; fee CHF 930 without or CHF 1000 with compensation measures (CHF 550 for nurses and midwives listed in Annex V of Directive 2005/36/EC), depending on profession CHF 130 for registration in GesReg/NAREG
Exam type
Written and oral/practical
Language
English
Authority
SRK

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 13 modules · 334 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

  1. 01History, examination and diagnostics24 questions · 7.2 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Beim PSI-Screening mit der WHO-Sonde verschwindet das schwarze Band (3,5–5,5 mm) an einem Zahn im Sextanten vollständig in der Tasche. Welcher Code ist zu vergeben?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  2. 02Nutrition counselling and behaviour change22 questions · 6.6 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Welcher Faktor beeinflusst das Kariesrisiko durch Zucker in der Ernährung am stärksten?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  3. 03Infection control, reprocessing and occupational safety22 questions · 6.6 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Eine Dentalhygienikerin bereitet die nächste Behandlung vor. Ihre Hände sind nicht sichtbar verschmutzt, der letzte Kontakt mit einem anderen Patienten liegt wenige Minuten zurück. Welche Massnahme ist vor dem Anziehen neuer Handschuhe angezeigt?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  4. 04Implant maintenance and peri-implant diseases22 questions · 6.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Muster des Knochenabbaus an Zähnen und Implantaten
    • Grundlagen: subgingivale Instrumentierung und Zugangslappenoperation

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Eine 58-jährige Patientin kommt zum Recall. Das Implantat regio 36 wurde vor drei Jahren belastet. Befund: blassrosa, straffe Mukosa, keine Blutung auf Sondierung, kein Eiter, Sondierungstiefe 4 mm an allen Stellen wie im Vorbefund, Knochenniveau im aktuellen Röntgenbild unverändert. Welche Diagnose trifft am ehesten zu?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  5. 05Instrumentation, scaling and root planing42 questions · 12.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Muster des Knochenabbaus an Zähnen und Implantaten
    • Grundlagen: subgingivale Instrumentierung und Zugangslappenoperation

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Eine Dentalhygienikerin will die mesialen Flächen von Seitenzähnen subgingival mit einer Gracey-Kürette instrumentieren. Welche Kürette ist dafür vorgesehen?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  6. 06Patient communication and motivational interviewing22 questions · 6.6 % of the bank
  7. 07Medical emergencies and resuscitation22 questions · 6.6 % of the bank
  8. 08Anatomy, oral pathology and oral mucosa23 questions · 6.9 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Zahntypen, Milchzähne und bleibende Zähne
    • Grundlagen: Innervation der Zähne und Leitungsanästhesie des N. alveolaris inferior
    • Grundlagen: intraorale Röntgenaufnahmen und Panoramaschichtaufnahme
    • Grundlagen: Extraktionszangen und retinierte Weisheitszähne
    • Grundlagen: Ausbreitung odontogener Infektionen und Alveolitis sicca
    • Grundlagen: Unterkieferfrakturen, Kiefergelenk und Mundschleimhautläsionen
  9. 09Periodontology: gingivitis and periodontitis45 questions · 13.5 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Anatomie von Zahn und Zahnhalteapparat
    • Grundlagen: parodontale Gesundheit und Parodontitis
    • Grundlagen: Muster des Knochenabbaus an Zähnen und Implantaten
    • Grundlagen: subgingivale Instrumentierung und Zugangslappenoperation
  10. 10Pharmacology and anaesthesia22 questions · 6.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Zahntypen, Milchzähne und bleibende Zähne
    • Grundlagen: Innervation der Zähne und Leitungsanästhesie des N. alveolaris inferior
    • Grundlagen: intraorale Röntgenaufnahmen und Panoramaschichtaufnahme
  11. 11Professional role, law and quality assurance22 questions · 6.6 % of the bank
  12. 12Radiology and radiation protection22 questions · 6.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Zahntypen, Milchzähne und bleibende Zähne
    • Grundlagen: Innervation der Zähne und Leitungsanästhesie des N. alveolaris inferior
    • Grundlagen: intraorale Röntgenaufnahmen und Panoramaschichtaufnahme
  13. 13Special patient groups: children, pregnancy, elderly, systemic disease24 questions · 7.2 % of the bank

Sample question

From the module History, examination and diagnostics. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

Beim PSI-Screening mit der WHO-Sonde verschwindet das schwarze Band (3,5–5,5 mm) an einem Zahn im Sextanten vollständig in der Tasche. Welcher Code ist zu vergeben?

Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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What you get

  • Question bank with a detailed explanation for every answer
  • Timed mock exams in the real exam format, with score report by topic
  • Personal study plan up to your exam date and review of weak topics
  • AI tutor that explains any question in plain words
  • One account for the app (iPhone, iPad) and the browser
  • AI oral examiner for practising the oral or practical part

From registration to licence

The usual steps with SRK. Details can change; check the current rules with SRK before you register.

  1. Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
  2. Create an account with SRK and submit the application.
  3. Receive the exam eligibility and book a date with the test centre.
  4. Sit the exam. Results usually come within days.
  5. After passing: complete licensing (for example primary source verification) and receive your licence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Recognition as dental hygienist (HF) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test) preparation cost?

CHF 25 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal.

How long is my access?

Access runs for 90 days from purchase for this exam package.

Where can I buy it?

In the MediFlow Exam Prep app (App Store) or on mediflow.ae. Both unlock the same package for your MediFlow account.

Are these real exam questions?

No. MediFlow writes original questions based on the published exam content. We do not use recalled or leaked exam questions and we are not affiliated with SRK.

Is the exam format up to date?

The format comes from the published information of SRK. Check it with SRK before your exam, as authorities can change it.

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