What is OSCE paramedic?
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are task focused assessments, which test a candidates competence in specific paramedic skills.
What is the OSCE exam?
An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a type of examination often used in health sciences. It is designed to test clinical skill performance and competence in a range of skills. It is a practical, real-world approach to learning and assessment.
How do I prepare for OSCE?
Preparing for an OSCE – 5 tips to help you face your fears
- Learn from previous OSCEs – but don’t let them define your next one. Always remember:
- Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
- Believe you are a healthcare professional.
- Use the reading time before each station.
- Watch OSCE videos on YouTube.
What are the skills in OSCE?
There will be a total of 15 possible skills tested in the OSCE exam.
- Administration of Inhaled Medication.
- Blood Glucose Monitoring.
- Catheter Specimen of urine.
- Fine Bore NG.
- Fluid Balance (4 different patient variants)
- In-hospital Resuscitation (no defib)
- Intramuscular injection.
- IV flush and VIP score.
How hard is OSCE exam?
OSCEs or Objective Structured Clinical Exams are the ‘practical’ exam of medical school. It aims to prepare you for the clinical and communication aspects of becoming a doctor. They can seem really difficult and stressful, but with enough practice, you are likely to score well.
How is OSCE graded?
How is the OSCE graded? OSCE stations are monitored by trained observers who score the student’s performance on history taking, physical examination, information sharing skills, and interpersonal skills. The graders use an approved checklist for each station to score the student’s performance.
How many attempts are needed for OSCE?
3 attempts
You have 3 attempts to appear for the OSCE.
What do you need to know about the OSCEs?
OSCEs or Objective Structured Clinical Exams are the ‘practical’ exam of medical school. It aims to prepare you for the clinical and communication aspects of becoming a doctor. They can seem really difficult and stressful, but with enough practice, you are likely to score well. I hope these tips are helpful and make you feel a little less worried!
What’s the best way to prepare for the OSCE exam?
Check out our OSCE guides if you’re looking for help. Grab a fellow medic/friend/flatmate and practice regularly until your examinations are fluent and confident. Exam nervousness can affect your performance, so it’s better to be a bit overprepared than under.
How many OSCE flash cards are there in the world?
If you’d like to support us and get something great in return, check out our OSCE Checklist Booklet containing over 120 OSCE checklists in PDF format. We’ve also just launched an OSCE Flashcard Collection which contains over 1500 cards.