A Brief Description on OSCE- Objective Structured Clinical Examination

Abstract

OSCE is an examining process which is objective and unbiased. The characteristics, components and significance are listed out. Features like professionalism, communication skills, clinical skills etc., can be assessed here. The roles and responsibilities of the teacher/ facilitator before, during and after OSCE are explained in detail. This evaluation system is widely followed all over the world in nursing and medical profession to demonstrate the clinical proficiency and also to get registered as Nurses in many countries abroad.