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Recognition as surgical technologist (HF) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test)
The Recognition as surgical technologist (HF) (Swiss Red Cross, with aptitude test) decides whether SRK grants your licence. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 309 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 surgical technologist (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.
Three steps to exam day
- 1
Try free questions and see the style of the exam.
- 2
Unlock the package and follow your study plan, topic by topic.
- 3
Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.
What you can check
- 309 practice questions in 12 topics
- Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026
One package, one payment
CHF 25 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal. Web and app with one account.
Practice material only. MediFlow is independent of SRK and cannot guarantee a result.
Exam at a glance
- Questions
- not published
- Duration
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- Pass mark
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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. 12 modules · 309 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026
01Anaesthesia, patient positioning and monitoring28 questions · 9.1 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Patientenlagerung und periphere Venenverweilkanülen
- Grundlagen: Blasenkatheter und Magensonden
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correctEin Patient wird für einen Eingriff in Rückenlage gelagert, ein Arm liegt auf einer Armstütze. Welche Lagerung schützt den Plexus brachialis am besten?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
02Anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology25 questions · 8.1 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Bauchanatomie und akutes Abdomen
- Grundlagen: Hernien und Gallenwege
- Grundlagen: Wundheilung und perioperative Grundlagen
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correctBei einer Gefässoperation wurde der Patientin unfraktioniertes Heparin intravenös verabreicht. Nach Abschluss der Gefässnaht soll die Wirkung aufgehoben werden. Welches Medikament wird dafür eingesetzt?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
03Sterile processing, instrumentation and sterilisation33 questions · 10.7 % of the bank
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correctEine Operationstechnikerin bereitet ein Standardsieb mit Instrumenten aus rostfreiem Stahl für den nächsten Eingriff vor. Welches Sterilisationsverfahren ist für thermostabile, feuchtigkeitsbeständige Instrumente das Standardverfahren in Schweizer Spitälern?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
04Surgical specialties: visceral, trauma, orthopaedic, vascular, urological and gynaecological surgery43 questions · 13.9 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Bauchanatomie und akutes Abdomen
- Grundlagen: Hernien und Gallenwege
- Grundlagen: Wundheilung und perioperative Grundlagen
- Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
- Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
- Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correctBei einer laparoskopischen Appendektomie ist die entzündete Appendix abgesetzt. Wie wird sie am besten aus dem Bauchraum entfernt?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
05Medical technology, electrosurgery, laser, radiation protection and occupational safety29 questions · 9.4 % of the bank
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correctSie bereiten eine Patientin für eine laparoskopische Cholezystektomie mit monopolarer Elektrochirurgie vor. Wo kleben Sie die Neutralelektrode am besten auf?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
06Professional role, framework curriculum and competencies of HF operating room technicians10 questions · 3.2 % of the bank
07Hospital hygiene and infection prevention in the OR (Swissnoso)29 questions · 9.4 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Händedesinfektion und persönliche Schutzausrüstung
08Scrubbing and circulating duties, basic surgical techniques38 questions · 12.3 % of the bank
Chapters
- Grundlagen: Bauchanatomie und akutes Abdomen
- Grundlagen: Hernien und Gallenwege
- Grundlagen: Wundheilung und perioperative Grundlagen
09Communication, teamwork and interprofessional collaboration in the OR team18 questions · 5.8 % of the bank
10Emergencies, resuscitation and complications in the OR21 questions · 6.8 % of the bank
11Law and the Swiss healthcare system (KVG, professional secrecy, patient rights)10 questions · 3.2 % of the bank
12Patient safety, checklist and count control (Surgical Safety Checklist)25 questions · 8.1 % of the bank
Sample question
From the module Anaesthesia, patient positioning and monitoring. Choose an answer to see the explanation.
Ein Patient wird für einen Eingriff in Rückenlage gelagert, ein Arm liegt auf einer Armstütze. Welche Lagerung schützt den Plexus brachialis am besten?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
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 surgical technologist (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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