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Recognition as midwife (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test)

The Recognition as midwife (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test) decides whether SRK grants your licence. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 371 practice questions across 14 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

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The Recognition as midwife (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.

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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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371 practice questions in 14 topics
Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026

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Exam at a glance

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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. 14 modules · 371 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

01Abnormal birth and obstetric emergencies39 questions · 10.5 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Anatomie des weiblichen Beckens
- Grundlagen: Plazenta, Schwangerschaftsphysiologie und fetaler Kreislauf
- Grundlagen: Geburt und kindlicher Schädel
Sample question
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Eine Hebamme betreut eine vaginale Geburt in einem Geburtshaus. Ab welchem Blutverlust innert 24 Stunden nach der Geburt spricht man bei vaginaler Geburt definitionsgemäss von einer postpartalen Blutung?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
02Physiological birth and labour management42 questions · 11.3 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Anatomie des weiblichen Beckens
- Grundlagen: Plazenta, Schwangerschaftsphysiologie und fetaler Kreislauf
- Grundlagen: Geburt und kindlicher Schädel
Sample question
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Eine 28-jährige Erstgebärende in der 39+2 SSW kommt mit regelmässigen Wehen alle 5 Minuten in den Gebärsaal. Vaginal tastet die Hebamme eine verstrichene Portio und einen Muttermund von 3 cm; der Kopf steht in der Beckenmitte. Welcher Phase ist der Befund am ehesten zuzuordnen?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
03Hygiene and infection prevention18 questions · 4.9 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Händedesinfektion und persönliche Schutzausrüstung
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Eine Hebamme hat auf der Wochenbettstation bei einer Wöchnerin den Fundusstand kontrolliert, die Hände sind sichtbar sauber. Welche Massnahme ist anschliessend zur Händehygiene angezeigt?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
04Communication, interprofessional collaboration and professional interview18 questions · 4.9 % of the bank
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Eine Erstgebärende aus Eritrea spricht kaum Deutsch. Ihr Ehemann übersetzt, wirkt aber unsicher. Vor einer vaginalen Untersuchung und der Besprechung des Geburtsplans will die Hebamme sicherstellen, dass die Frau alles versteht und frei entscheiden kann. Was ist am besten?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
05Newborn: adaptation, initial care and resuscitation35 questions · 9.4 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: das Neugeborene und die postnatale Adaptation
- Grundlagen: Wachstum und Entwicklung
- Grundlagen: Atemweg, Vitalparameter und Reanimation beim Kind
Sample question
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Ein reifes Neugeborenes wird in der Geburtsklinik spontan geboren. Es schreit kräftig, bewegt sich aktiv und ist rosig. Welche Massnahme ist als Erstes angezeigt?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
06Pathological and high-risk pregnancy35 questions · 9.4 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Anatomie des weiblichen Beckens
- Grundlagen: Plazenta, Schwangerschaftsphysiologie und fetaler Kreislauf
- Grundlagen: Geburt und kindlicher Schädel
07Pharmacology and medication in pregnancy and lactation22 questions · 5.9 % of the bank
08Prenatal diagnostics and genetics20 questions · 5.4 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Anatomie des weiblichen Beckens
- Grundlagen: Plazenta, Schwangerschaftsphysiologie und fetaler Kreislauf
- Grundlagen: Geburt und kindlicher Schädel
09Psychosocial aspects, perinatal mental health and child protection18 questions · 4.9 % of the bank
10Law and professional role of the midwife in Switzerland20 questions · 5.4 % of the bank
11Sexual and reproductive health, family planning18 questions · 4.9 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: der Menstruationszyklus in Ovar, Endometrium und Zervix
- Grundlagen: Anatomie und Lymphabfluss der Brust
12Breastfeeding and infant nutrition22 questions · 5.9 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: der Menstruationszyklus in Ovar, Endometrium und Zervix
- Grundlagen: Anatomie und Lymphabfluss der Brust
13Antenatal care and physiological pregnancy35 questions · 9.4 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Anatomie des weiblichen Beckens
- Grundlagen: Plazenta, Schwangerschaftsphysiologie und fetaler Kreislauf
- Grundlagen: Geburt und kindlicher Schädel
14Postpartum period and postnatal care29 questions · 7.8 % of the bank

Sample question

From the module Abnormal birth and obstetric emergencies. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

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Eine Hebamme betreut eine vaginale Geburt in einem Geburtshaus. Ab welchem Blutverlust innert 24 Stunden nach der Geburt spricht man bei vaginaler Geburt definitionsgemäss von einer postpartalen Blutung?

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

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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

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