Objective structured clinical examination 客观结构化临床考试
An objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is a modern type of examination often used in health sciences (e.g. Midwifery, occupational therapy, orthoptics, optometry, medicine, physician assistants/associates, physical therapy, radiography, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, paramedicine, podiatry, veterinary medicine). It is designed to test clinical skill performance and competence in skills such as communication, clinical examination, medical procedures / prescription, exercise prescription, joint mobilisation / manipulation techniques, radiographic positioning, radiographic image evaluation and interpretation of results. It is a a hands-on, real-world approach to learning that keeps you engaged, allows you to understand the key factors that drive the medical decision-making process, and challenges the professional to be innovative and reveals their errors in case-handling and provides an open space for improved decision making based on evidence based practice for real world responsibilities.