Treatments using non-ionising radiation or sound: general information on the certificates of competence
What treatments require a certificate of competence? What certificates of competence are there?
From 1 June 2024, the treatments using non-ionising radiation or sound listed in the O‑NIRSA are only to be carried out by persons who have acquired an appropriate certificate of competence.
As shown in Table 1, there are seven different certificates of competence; these are expected to be available from April 2022. The training programmes, examination content and examination regulations for the various certificates have been developed by an administrative body comprising six professional associations.
A certificate of competence confirms that the holder has acquired the necessary qualifications and is entitled to carry out the treatments specified.
Treatments and designation of certificate of competence
Administrative body
- Association Suisse des Esthéticiennes avec Certificat Fédéral de Capacité (ASE CFC)
- Association Suisse des Esthéticiennes Propriétaires d'Instituts de beauté (ASEPIB)
- TCM Fachverband Schweiz (TCM-FVS)
- Schweizerische Gemeinschaft für medizinische Kosmetik (SGMK)
- Schweizerischer Podologen-Verband (SPV/OPS)
- Verband schweizerischer Berufstätowierer (VST)
- Ästhetik Verband Schweiz (AVS)
Further information
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Non-ionising Radiation and Dosimetry Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern