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Recognition as healthcare assistant (FaGe) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test)

The Recognition as healthcare assistant (FaGe) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test) decides whether SRK grants your licence. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 349 practice questions across 12 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

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The challenge

The Recognition as healthcare assistant (FaGe) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test) decides whether SRK grants your licence.

The exam covers nursing practice, pharmacology, patient safety and professional standards. 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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Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.

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349 practice questions in 12 topics
Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026

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Exam at a glance

Questions: not published
Duration: not published
Pass mark: not published
Sections: 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. 12 modules · 349 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

01Occupational safety, ergonomics and health protection18 questions · 5.2 % of the bank
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Eine Fachfrau Gesundheit sticht sich nach der Blutentnahme bei einem Patienten mit einer gebrauchten Kanüle in den Finger. Welche Sofortmassnahme ist richtig?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
02Support, daily living, dementia and palliative care22 questions · 6.3 % of the bank
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Eine sterbende Bewohnerin trinkt nicht mehr, ihre Lippen und der Mund sind trocken. Welche Massnahme der Fachfrau Gesundheit ist am besten geeignet?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
03Nutrition and elimination22 questions · 6.3 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Patientenlagerung und periphere Venenverweilkanülen
- Grundlagen: Blasenkatheter und Magensonden
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Welche tägliche Trinkmenge empfiehlt die Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Ernährung (SGE) gesunden Erwachsenen?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
04Basic care and personal hygiene44 questions · 12.6 % of the bank
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Sie führen im Alters- und Pflegeheim bei Herrn Keller (82) eine Ganzwaschung im Bett durch. Welche Massnahme schützt seine Intimsphäre am besten?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
05Infection prevention and hygiene36 questions · 10.3 % of the bank
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- Grundlagen: Händedesinfektion und persönliche Schutzausrüstung
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Eine Fachfrau Gesundheit bereitet im Spital bei Frau Keller (82) den Verbandwechsel einer Operationswunde vor. Das sterile Material liegt bereit, und sie will mit dem Öffnen der sterilen Kompressen beginnen. Welcher Moment der Händehygiene gilt jetzt?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
06Communication and relationship building22 questions · 6.3 % of the bank
07Medication and calculations34 questions · 9.7 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: sichere Arzneimittelgabe und Injektionen
- Grundlagen: Dekubitusprophylaxe und Kategorisierung
08Medical-technical procedures and wound care40 questions · 11.5 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Patientenlagerung und periphere Venenverweilkanülen
- Grundlagen: Blasenkatheter und Magensonden
09Mobilisation, positioning and prevention36 questions · 10.3 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Patientenlagerung und periphere Venenverweilkanülen
- Grundlagen: Blasenkatheter und Magensonden
- Grundlagen: sichere Arzneimittelgabe und Injektionen
- Grundlagen: Dekubitusprophylaxe und Kategorisierung
10Care process, documentation and teamwork20 questions · 5.7 % of the bank
11Law and professional role in Switzerland19 questions · 5.4 % of the bank
12Observation, vital signs and emergencies36 questions · 10.3 % of the bank

Sample question

From the module Occupational safety, ergonomics and health protection. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

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Eine Fachfrau Gesundheit sticht sich nach der Blutentnahme bei einem Patienten mit einer gebrauchten Kanüle in den Finger. Welche Sofortmassnahme ist richtig?

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does Recognition as healthcare assistant (FaGe) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test) preparation cost?

CHF 39 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal.

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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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