First aid course Zurich

First Aid Course Zurich – English Nothelfer Course & Certificate

  • Taught by medical professionals
  • Course concept from experts in didactics
  • ASA-recognized – officially accepted across Switzerland
  • CHF 50 cashback for driving school

Our English first aid course in Zurich prepares you for the Swiss driver’s licence and is mandatory for the learner’s permit (Lernfahrausweis) in categories B (car) and A/A1 (motorcycle). This Nothelferkurs is taught entirely in English by medical students and graduates with real-world emergency experience. The curriculum was developed by Dario Lichtensteiger, a driving instructor with a Master’s degree in Adult Education, ensuring clear didactics and engaging practice. At CHF 128 you receive an official certificate and CHF 50 cashback to redeem on driving school. Classes take place at Lagerstrasse 2, 8004 Zurich, just steps from Zurich HB. Book your seat and learn life‑saving skills in a comfortable, supportive environment.

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First aid course Zurich in English

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PH Zurich · LAB building, Lagerstrasse 2, 8004 ZürichTeaching language: English
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What You’ll Learn

In two days you’ll master the essentials of emergency response. Topics include the role of a first responder & Swiss legal basics, primary assessment (ABC check), CPR (BLS) & AED, recovery position, bleeding & wound management, and accident‑scene safety. Hands‑on scenarios and step‑by‑step coaching by our medical instructors give you the confidence to act in real emergencies.

Rescue chain & emergency call 144

Raise the alarm correctly, assess the situation, set priorities.

BLS-AED

Chest compressions, ventilation, use defibrillator until professionals take over.

Secure the accident site

Self-protection, securing traffic, stable lateral position, maintaining warmth.

Injuries & shock

Stopping bleeding, wound care, recognizing and acting on signs of shock.

Course Concept & Didactics – The curriculum was designed by Dario Lichtensteiger, a qualified driving instructor with a Master’s degree in Adult Education (PH Luzern). His expertise ensures a clear structure, interactive exercises, and effective knowledge transfer.
Instructor profile
We teach exclusively with medical personnel: medical students or graduates with verified BLS-AED and emergency-care skills. Regular skills checks, teaching guides and internal supervision keep quality consistent and up-to-date.

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Students on the ground during the first aid course exercise
First aid card lost

Where does the first aid course take place?

PH Zurich: your course is in the LAB building

Lagerstrasse 2, 8004 Zürich · LAB
These directions apply to courses at PH Zurich. Always check the address of the date you booked.

  1. Leave Zurich HB towards Europaallee / Sihlpost

    Follow the signs for Europaallee / Sihlpost. The PH Zurich campus is beside the main station.

  2. Go to the campus square and find LAB

    Take the stairs to the campus square and follow the building signs to LAB. Our first aid course at PH Zurich always takes place in the LAB building.

  3. Check the classroom at the LAB entrance

    The room can change. Check your course information and the screen to the right of the LAB entrance for the DriveLab course and its room number.

PH Zurich campus beside Zurich main station. LAB is between LAA and LAC, across Lagerstrasse from LAD.
Blue outline: LAB — your course building. Select the map to enlarge it. Map: PH Zürich.

Step-free access: Lifts to the campus square are available near Sihlpost and by the Lernmedien-Shop on Lagerstrasse. We recommend public transport; allow extra time if you use a nearby public car park.

Courses are held at Lagerstrasse 2, 8004 Zurich (PH Zurich LAB building), a three‑minute walk from Zurich HB. Take the Europaallee exit, follow Lagerstrasse and look for the sign‑posted entrance. Public transport brings you right to the door; paid parking is available nearby.

Participant experiences

What participants say about our English first aid course

Hear participants describe their own course experience. The videos are in English; English captions and German subtitles are available in the player.

Kseniia: my English first aid course in Zurich

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Kseniia shares her experience of the English first aid course at DriveLab in Zurich: a relaxed atmosphere, humour and interactive activities. Hear her personal feedback in this short video.

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Frequently asked questions about the first aid course in Zurich

Is the first aid course required for a Swiss driver’s licence?

Yes. If you are applying for your Swiss learner’s permit for the first time, the first aid course is required. You can then continue with theory and practice:
→ Theory test car · → Driving school Zurich · → Zurich Road Traffic Office

How long does the course last?

The course lasts 10 hours and is usually split across 2 evenings or offered as a compact format, depending on the date.

How much does the course cost & how does the cashback work?

The course costs CHF 128.-. You will receive CHF 50 cashback, redeemable for Driving lessons or VKU English – not for VKU Zurich.

What language is the course in?

We offer the course in English and German. The minimum language requirement is B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

How long is the emergency aid card valid for?

The certificate is generally accepted for 6 years for the learner’s permit process. Plan the rest of the process in good time:
→ Theory test car · → Zurich Road Traffic Office

Are there cancellation/rebooking rules?

Cancellation or rescheduling is free of charge up to 4 days before the course. Later cancellations forfeit the course fee; cashback is non-refundable.

What documents/materials do I need?

Official ID card, writing utensils, comfortable clothing (practical exercises), punctual attendance. You will receive everything else on site.

Is the course ASA-recognized?

Yes. Our first aid course is officially recognised and accepted for the Swiss driver’s licence process.

What happens after the first aid course?

With theory & practice towards the exam:
→ Theory test car · → Driving school Zurich · → Motorcycle Driving School Zurich

Lost ID card, what to do?

A replacement certificate costs CHF 50. Please email info@drivelab.ch and include your full name plus course date.

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    No suitable date available in Zurich? We also offer first aid courses in Zug. The certificate is valid in Zurich and throughout Switzerland. Courses in Zug

    The first-aid course (Nothelferkurs) in Switzerland: recognised nationwide and required for the learner permit

    The first-aid course – the Swiss Nothelferkurs – is the first mandatory step towards your driver's licence. Anyone applying for a learner permit for the first time, whether category B (car) or A and A1 (motorcycle), must submit a valid first-aid certificate. In about 10 hours you learn the life-saving basics – from the chain of survival and the 144 emergency call to CPR with a defibrillator (BLS-AED) and wound care. The certificate is recognised throughout Switzerland and in every canton: a course taken in Zurich counts just the same in Bern, Lucerne, Aargau or St. Gallen. It is valid for 6 years and may be at most six years old when you apply for your learner permit.

    Where the first-aid course fits on the road to your licence

    The first-aid course is the starting point. Here is the usual sequence for category B:

    1. Take the first-aid course and an eye test – you need both for the application.
    2. Apply for the learner permit at the cantonal road-traffic office (enclose photo, ID, eye test and first-aid certificate).
    3. Pass the theory test – the learner permit is then issued.
    4. Complete the traffic-awareness course (VKU) – four double lessons, mandatory before the practical exam.
    5. Take driving lessons and prepare for the practical driving test.

    First-aid course, theory test and VKU – the differences

    Three mandatory building blocks that are often confused:

    Building block What When
    First-aid course First-aid basics, about 10 hours Before applying for the learner permit
    Theory test Computer-based test on the traffic rules After the application, to have the learner permit issued
    VKU Traffic-awareness course, 4 × 2 lessons With a learner permit, before the practical exam

    At DriveLab you get both mandatory courses from a single provider: the first-aid course in Zurich for CHF 128 including CHF 50 cashback for your driving school, and the VKU in Zurich. No suitable date in Zurich? We also run the first-aid course in Zug and Lucerne – the certificate is valid across all of Switzerland.

    First aid or BLS-AED-SRC: which certificate fits?

    For your learner permit you need the recognised driving-licence first-aid certificate. Practising resuscitation during this course does not automatically provide a separate BLS-AED-SRC certificate. A BLS attendance record alone does not replace the learner-permit first-aid certificate either. If you need first-aid training for work or education, check the required certificate and use our first aid and BLS comparison. FEDRO explains the recognition requirements for driving-licence first aid.

    A look inside a DriveLab first aid course in Zurich: practical exercises with the instructor and learning together in the classroom. Check each course date for its teaching language and venue.

    Two participants practise the Rautek rescue grip while the course group watches.
    First aid course Zurich – practising a rescue gripLearning together: participants demonstrate the Rautek rescue grip during the first aid course.
    An instructor wearing blue gloves and participants during a practical classroom exercise.
    First aid course Zurich – practical exercise with the instructorThe instructor and participants during a practical exercise in the first aid course.
    An instructor explains a projected dangerous goods warning panel to participants in the classroom.
    First aid course Zurich – recognising hazardous substancesRecognising hazardous substances: a dangerous goods warning panel provides a practical classroom example.

    VKU in Zurich: dates and information