Mastering The Osce Objective Structured Clinical Examination And Csa Clinical Skills Assessment

This volume presents more than 60 simulated cases in the core areas of medicine to assess students' interpersonal and physical diagnosis skills for the OSCE and CSA examinations.

The new book is the definitive text on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), providing an easily accessible account of the breadth and depth of experience gained worldwide from its use in a wide range of contexts and in different phases of education. The lessons learned from these diverse experiences are included throughout the text. Used globally in all phases of education in the different healthcare professions, the OSCE was first described by the lead author, Harden, in 1975 and it is now the gold standard for performance assessment. This book provides a full understanding of the basic concepts underpinning the OSCE and shows how to implement an OSCE effectively and efficiently in a variety of contexts. It includes case studies demonstrating the use of the OSCE in practice in a range of different fields. Practical guidelines and tips are provided based on the authors' extensive experience.

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive and practical guide for developing and implementing an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for the medical educators/health sciences educators/tutors/faculty/clinicians/OSCE planners, who are involved in clinical teaching and assessment of students, trainees and residents. The book starts with the essential theoretical foundation before progressing to the practical implementation steps. It contains a good balance of medical education research and practical tips to provide readers an easy to digest, yet comprehensive, guide for the implementation of OSCE as an appropriate assessment tool. Contents:The Birth and Propagation of the OSCEThe OSCE in the Context of a Holistic AssessmentValue of the OSCE as an Assessment ToolSelecting the Skills to be Tested in an OSCE through BlueprintingUtilizing Different Formats of OSCE for Greater EfficiencyWriting OSCE StationsCreating a Scoring Template for Assigning MarksPreparing Patients for the OSCEPreparing Simulators for the OSCEPreparing the Groundwork for Conducting an OSCE Determining Passes and Fails in an OSCEPost-Assessment Quality AssuranceFeedback, Moderation, and BankingHelping Poorly Performing Students in an OSCEOSCE as a Tool for the Selection of ApplicantsFrequently Asked Questions about the OSCE Readership: Medical Educators, Health Science Educators, Clinicians, Tutors, Examiners, OSCE Planners, Trainees to prepare themselves to take OSCE. Key Features:The book is written not only to guide educators to develop and conduct OSCEs, but also for post–exam evaluation and analysis of such activity to assure quality assessmentThe book is also unique in the presentation of specific topics, such as OSCE for selection of candidates for a specific educational program, quality assurance, helping students with poor performance, where little is written in a book or a guide format. Also, for those who want to have a quick answer to their queries, a compilation of 'Frequently Asked Questions' is presented at the end of the bookThe three authors of the book from three different countries and with affiliations to reputed educational institutes world over (not only in their own countries), have substantial practical experience in developing, conducting and evaluating OSCEs. In addition they have wide international experience in working as resources persons for workshops and staff development programs on OSCE. All three are holding degrees in Medical Education as well as practicing physicians, with extensive experience in clinical teaching and assessmentKeywords:OSCE;Clinical Assessment;Clinical Examinations;Simulated Patient;Standardized Patients;Standard Setting;Evaluation;Real Patent;Short Case;Long Case;Mini-CEX

This book aims to provide an easily accessible quick reference guide for advanced nursing students preparing to undertake practical examinations to assess advanced clinical practice competence, and students preparing for practical examinations in non-medical prescribing assessment. These examinations are commonly known as objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). The book is a preparation and revision tool, designed to be read in conjunction with any recommended core clinical textbooks: however, along with giving students step-by-step instructions on performing well in OSCE scenarios, it also gives guidance to academic staff on preparing to teach and mark OSCEs. This book uses a case study approach to OSCEs in a coherent, consistent, and easily understandable style. Both authors are clinical academic nurse practitioners who regularly work in clinical practice in conjunction with teaching advanced nurse practitioner and non-medical prescribing students.

Preparing for an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is very different from preparing for a theoretical knowledge examination - your clinical skills and performance will be tested rather than just your knowledge of the theory. It is important to understand how to achieve the best results in an OSCE, and this handy pocket-sized guide describes each clinical skill in turn to help you feel confident and prepared for the exam. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.

Objective structured clinical examinations/exercises (OSCEs) using standardized patients (SPs) are an efficient means of surveying a diverse range of ability at any point along the continuum of medical education. An OSCE station can address multiple competency assessments across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. Nevertheless, organizing and enacting OSCEs is a major undertaking and, as with most other educational projects, collaborating within and across specialties and disciplines only enriches the process. The production of an effective OSCE program requires strong leaders committed to the benefits of such assessments, as well as many individuals to plan, prepare, and implement the program. To address the need for general guidelines of best practice and consistent organizational stratagem, Objective Structured Clinicl Exams is a comprehensive how-to manual for OSCE implementation. It contains an overview of and criteria for best practice, a review of relevant literature, insight into the program’s influence throughout the healthcare system, and techniques for fine-tuning existing programs. Accompanying charts, graphs and sample forms are included to make this book the single resource for any educator interested in creating or improving a standardized patient program.

The right study guide can make the difference for an eager, or overwhelmed, student. This handbook is an indispensable study aid for those preparing to take their Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) or Professional and Linguistics Assessment Board (PLAB) tests. Since the exams require demonstrable skills, Clinical Skills for OSCE gives step-by-step profiles of all the capabilities needed for success. From cranial exams and hearing tests to psychiatric assessments and basic life support, all the necessary proficiencies are detailed. Written by final year medical students for their peers, this book is presented in a consistent and user-friendly style.