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Paramedic EFZ

Care for and transport emergency patients.

About this profession

Care for and transport emergency patients. Over 3 years you learn this profession in a host company, at the vocational school and in inter-company courses. At the end you receive a nationally recognised Federal VET Diploma (EFZ).

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • ›Provide expert emergency medical care
  • ›Safely transport and monitor patients
  • ›Maintain emergency vehicles and equipment
  • ›Carefully document mission reports

Skills you'll need

Medical knowledgeStress resistanceEmpathyTechnical understandingTeamworkDecisive

A typical week as an apprentice

Host company

3 days/week — you learn the trade hands-on alongside experienced professionals.

Vocational school

1–2 days/week — general education plus job-specific theory.

Inter-company courses (üK)

Several blocks per year — practise core techniques together with other apprentices.

Where you'll work

Hospitals, nursing homes, home-care services (Spitex), social institutions, day-care centres.

Entry requirements

  • Completed compulsory school (Sek A or B, depending on profession). Strong school report in relevant subjects helps.
  • A 'Schnupperlehre' (1–5 day taster) is the best way to find out if the profession suits you.

What you earn at the end

Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) — a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to higher VET (HF), the vocational baccalaureate (BM) and universities of applied sciences.

Apprentice wage

Typical monthly gross wage (CHF). Actual wages vary by sector and region.

Year 1

CHF 700 – 900/ Mt.

Year 2

CHF 900 – 1’200/ Mt.

Year 3

CHF 1’200 – 1’600/ Mt.

Future-readiness

Score 4/5
StrongHighly future-proof
Demand trend4/5
Adaptability4/5
Automation risk2/5

Our take

Demand remains high; automation risk is low; adapting to new technologies secures the future of this essential profession.

Sources

Early contract endings in this field

Across Health & Social apprenticeships, roughly 16–24% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.

Further education & career

  • Federal VET Diploma: specialist in rescue
  • Higher Technical College: Paramedic HF
  • Vocational Baccalaureate and University of Applied Sciences
  • Specializations in emergency medicine

Learn more

Official sources and further information about this profession.