OSCE (The Objective Structured Clinical Examination)

INTRODUCTION

OSCE (The objective structured clinical examination)

The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is used to test the competence of candidates applying for health care professions (Nursing) in the UK. To assess the clinical skill proficiency of the candidates and their skills to deal with workload following healthcare guidelines. Good preparation for an OSCE is vital to obtain competence for registration with NMC (*Nursing and Midwifery Council). OSCE can help international students gain first knowledge of the working environment in UK and confidence to use their skills in their carrying out day-to-day duties.
The exam consists of Ten stations:

  1. Four stations are scenario-based, where the candidate’s skills are tested for various real-life scenarios. Step in education’s Programme organiser and tutors guide you through every step of preparation and mock tests that boosts your confidence to get through the test successfully.
  2. Four Stations are based on clinical skills.
  3. One test is for Professional value Station- which tests your ability to show professionalism in your assessment in dealing with the given scenario.
  4. The last station is evidence-based, where you will have to deal practically usually with an assessor acting as a patient.

 
Requirement for registration with NMC (Nursing and midwifery council) UK.
 
To register with NMC following steps are required;

  1. Birth certificate
  2. Valid passport
  3. Health certificate from a medical practitioner (*GP or doctor)
  4. Have an English language pass mark (IELTS level 7 or above) or OET 60% and above.
  5. Proof of continuous school education of at least 10 years and a three-year Nursing degree.
  6. Police Certificate from country of origin (Character Certificate)
  7. The proof of qualifications (secondary and higher secondary school certificates and Nursing degree)
  8. Copies of transcripts from nursing school showing clinical training. Transcripts must show the number of hours spent
  9. Unlimited registration with the local nursing body.
  10. References covering the last 12 months of professional or educational work placements.

Confirmation from NAARIC for UK equivalence of qualifications.

International Nurses Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) Programme

Our OSCE training programme is one of the pathways to joining as an internationally trained nurse who needs to go through the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration process to obtain a license to practice in the United Kingdom.
Internationally trained nurses who wish to advance their careers in the UK can join us on this structured intensive programme of teaching and assessments that gets them ready to undertake part two of the NMC Test of Competence (ToC).
The OSCE for nursing is carried out over a total assessment time of no more than 2 hours and 45 minutes.

10 Test of Competence 2022
10 The APIE stations last for:
Assessment station: 20 minutes
Planning station: 14 minutes
Implementation station: 15 minutes
Evaluation station: 8 minutes

There will be about 4 minutes between stations, for the stations to be reset and for the candidates or assessors to move between the stations if required. Each pairing of skills stations will last for up to 20 minutes in total, with about 4 minutes in between the pairings. The pairing of the critical evaluation and professional behaviours stations will also last for 20 minutes.

The pre-set pass marks vary across stations but are generally set within a range of 60%-90 % depending on the station type and demands.
For further information please visit    https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration

Who Should Participate ?

Overseas candidates with nursing degrees equivalent to United Kingdom Nursing degrees (NAARIC)

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Fee Structure £ Fees
Registration Fees: £50.00 per participant.
Online Course: £950
Campus Based Course: £ 2450.00 Full-time