Objective Structured Clinical Examination
An Objectively Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a modern type of examination often used in health sciences (e.g. Midwifery, orthoptics, optometry, medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, radiography, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, naturopathic medicine, paramedicine, 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.
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