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

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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 · 302 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

1. 01Anatomy, physiology and pathology in imaging22 questions · 7.3 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
   • Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
   • Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder
   • Grundlagen: Anatomie der Atemwege
   • Grundlagen: Alveolen und Gasaustausch
   • Grundlagen: Atemmechanik und Atemregulation

   Sample question

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   Welcher Herzabschnitt bildet auf einer p.a. Thoraxaufnahme den grössten Teil des linken unteren Herzrandes?

   ADer linke VentrikelBDer rechte VentrikelCDer rechte VorhofDDer linke Vorhof

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2. 02Radiobiology and radiation effects21 questions · 7 % of the bank

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   Welche Aussage zu stochastischen Strahlenwirkungen trifft zu?

   ASie treten erst oberhalb einer klar definierten Schwellendosis auf.BDie Eintrittswahrscheinlichkeit steigt mit der Dosis, der Schweregrad bleibt dosisunabhängig.CDer Schweregrad der Erkrankung nimmt mit steigender Dosis kontinuierlich zu.DSie betreffen ausschliesslich die Zellen der Keimdrüsen.

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3. 03Computed tomography28 questions · 9.3 % of the bank

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   Welcher CT-Wert wird Wasser in der Hounsfield-Skala definitionsgemäss zugeordnet?

   A–1000 HUB+1000 HUC0 HUD+40 HU

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4. 04Fluoroscopy and interventional radiology20 questions · 6.6 % of the bank

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   Eine MTR arbeitet während einer Angiografie am Tisch. Was ist die wichtigste Quelle ihrer Strahlenexposition?

   ADer Primärstrahl der RöntgenröhreBDie Leckstrahlung des RöhrengehäusesCDie Streustrahlung aus dem durchstrahlten PatientenDDie Sekundärstrahlung des Bildempfängers

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5. 05Contrast media and emergency management22 questions · 7.3 % of the bank

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   Ein 58-jähriger Patient erhält im CT eine intravenöse Kontrastmittelinjektion. Kurz danach tritt eine generalisierte Urtikaria auf. Blutdruck 130/80 mmHg, keine Atemnot, keine Schwellung der Lippen. Was ist am ehesten angezeigt?

   AInjektion stoppen, Zugang belassen, Vitalzeichen überwachen und die Ärztin oder den Arzt rufenBSofort Adrenalin 0,5 mg intramuskulär geben und den Notfallalarm auslösenCUntersuchung ohne Unterbruch beenden und die Reaktion nur im Bericht vermerkenDZugang entfernen und den Patienten ohne weitere Beobachtung nach Hause entlassen

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6. 06Conventional radiography and positioning31 questions · 10.3 % of the bank
7. 07Mammography, ultrasound and special procedures21 questions · 7 % of the bank
8. 08Magnetic resonance imaging and MR safety31 questions · 10.3 % of the bank
9. 09Nuclear medicine and hybrid imaging25 questions · 8.3 % of the bank
10. 10Patient care, communication and hygiene19 questions · 6.3 % of the bank
11. 11Radiation physics and X-ray technology23 questions · 7.6 % of the bank
12. 12Image management, quality assurance, professional role and law19 questions · 6.3 % of the bank
13. 13Radiation oncology and radiotherapy20 questions · 6.6 % of the bank

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