The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Training course is designed to prepare nurses for the practical component of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Test of Competence (ToC) required for UK nursing registration. The programme develops the clinical knowledge, practical skills, professional behaviours, and confidence needed to perform effectively within simulated assessment scenarios.
Learners will develop competence in key areas including patient assessment, planning and delivering care, clinical procedures, communication, documentation, evaluation, professional values, and patient safety. Training emphasises person-centred care, infection prevention, evidence-based practice, effective communication, and adherence to the NMC Code.
Through demonstrations, practical exercises, simulated clinical scenarios, and mock OSCE stations, participants become familiar with assessment expectations and examination techniques. The course enables learners to identify areas for improvement, strengthen clinical decision-making, and approach the OSCE confidently while demonstrating safe, compassionate, and professional nursing practice.
This training is primarily designed for internationally educated nurses preparing for the NMC OSCE as part of their UK registration pathway. Learners should have a recognised nursing qualification and appropriate clinical knowledge and experience.
They should also have adequate English language proficiency to communicate effectively in clinical settings.
Basic digital literacy and a commitment to practical skills development, simulation exercises, and mock assessments are recommended.
Course Fee: £4,500
The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.
Payment Options:
Please contact the admissions team for further information regarding payment arrangements.
Introduction to NMC OSCE
This module introduces learners to the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and its role within the Test of Competence. Learners explore the examination structure, assessment expectations, station types, marking principles, and professional standards. The module provides practical guidance on preparation, examination techniques, time management, and common challenges, helping candidates approach their OSCE confidently and systematically.
Clinical Practice and Skills Stations
This module develops the practical clinical competencies required for OSCE assessment. Learners practise patient assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, medication-related activities, infection prevention, and relevant clinical procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, person-centred care, accurate documentation, systematic approaches, and evidence-based practice, enabling candidates to demonstrate clinical competence effectively within simulated healthcare environments and examination stations.
Professional Values and Ethics
Learners explore the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities expected of nurses practising in the UK. Topics include accountability, confidentiality, consent, dignity, safeguarding, equality, professional boundaries, duty of care, and patient advocacy. The module helps candidates apply the NMC Code to clinical scenarios, demonstrating professional judgement, integrity, compassion, and respect while maintaining safe and ethical nursing practice.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
This module develops effective communication skills for interactions with patients, relatives, carers, and healthcare professionals. Learners practise active listening, questioning, empathy, information sharing, documentation, and responding to communication barriers. Particular attention is given to maintaining dignity, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and person-centred communication, enabling candidates to demonstrate professional and compassionate interpersonal skills throughout different OSCE assessment scenarios.
Leadership and Management
Learners develop an understanding of leadership and management responsibilities within nursing practice. The module covers delegation, accountability, prioritisation, teamwork, workload management, risk identification, escalation of concerns, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Learners explore how effective leadership contributes to patient safety, quality improvement, and coordinated care, preparing them to demonstrate sound professional judgement and appropriate decision-making within OSCE scenarios.
Mock Exams and Final Preparation
This module consolidates learning through realistic mock OSCE examinations and structured practice sessions. Learners complete simulated stations under examination-style conditions, receive constructive feedback, and identify areas requiring improvement. The module strengthens clinical confidence, communication, time management, and examination technique while providing targeted revision strategies to help candidates demonstrate safe, systematic, professional, and person-centred practice during their OSCE.
Completion of OSCE Training primarily supports professional progression through the NMC registration pathway rather than direct university entry.
Learners may subsequently pursue further academic study in nursing, advanced clinical practice, healthcare management, public health, or specialist nursing fields.
Successful NMC registration can also support continued professional development and progression towards postgraduate nursing and healthcare qualifications in the UK.
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Training course is designed to prepare nurses for the practical component of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Test of Competence (ToC) required for UK nursing registration. The programme develops the clinical knowledge, practical skills, professional behaviours, and confidence needed to perform effectively within simulated assessment scenarios.
Learners will develop competence in key areas including patient assessment, planning and delivering care, clinical procedures, communication, documentation, evaluation, professional values, and patient safety. Training emphasises person-centred care, infection prevention, evidence-based practice, effective communication, and adherence to the NMC Code.
Through demonstrations, practical exercises, simulated clinical scenarios, and mock OSCE stations, participants become familiar with assessment expectations and examination techniques. The course enables learners to identify areas for improvement, strengthen clinical decision-making, and approach the OSCE confidently while demonstrating safe, compassionate, and professional nursing practice.
This training is primarily designed for internationally educated nurses preparing for the NMC OSCE as part of their UK registration pathway. Learners should have a recognised nursing qualification and appropriate clinical knowledge and experience.
They should also have adequate English language proficiency to communicate effectively in clinical settings.
Basic digital literacy and a commitment to practical skills development, simulation exercises, and mock assessments are recommended.
Course Fee: £4,500
The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.
Payment Options:
Please contact the admissions team for further information regarding payment arrangements.
Introduction to NMC OSCE
This module introduces learners to the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and its role within the Test of Competence. Learners explore the examination structure, assessment expectations, station types, marking principles, and professional standards. The module provides practical guidance on preparation, examination techniques, time management, and common challenges, helping candidates approach their OSCE confidently and systematically.
Clinical Practice and Skills Stations
This module develops the practical clinical competencies required for OSCE assessment. Learners practise patient assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, medication-related activities, infection prevention, and relevant clinical procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, person-centred care, accurate documentation, systematic approaches, and evidence-based practice, enabling candidates to demonstrate clinical competence effectively within simulated healthcare environments and examination stations.
Professional Values and Ethics
Learners explore the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities expected of nurses practising in the UK. Topics include accountability, confidentiality, consent, dignity, safeguarding, equality, professional boundaries, duty of care, and patient advocacy. The module helps candidates apply the NMC Code to clinical scenarios, demonstrating professional judgement, integrity, compassion, and respect while maintaining safe and ethical nursing practice.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
This module develops effective communication skills for interactions with patients, relatives, carers, and healthcare professionals. Learners practise active listening, questioning, empathy, information sharing, documentation, and responding to communication barriers. Particular attention is given to maintaining dignity, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and person-centred communication, enabling candidates to demonstrate professional and compassionate interpersonal skills throughout different OSCE assessment scenarios.
Leadership and Management
Learners develop an understanding of leadership and management responsibilities within nursing practice. The module covers delegation, accountability, prioritisation, teamwork, workload management, risk identification, escalation of concerns, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Learners explore how effective leadership contributes to patient safety, quality improvement, and coordinated care, preparing them to demonstrate sound professional judgement and appropriate decision-making within OSCE scenarios.
Mock Exams and Final Preparation
This module consolidates learning through realistic mock OSCE examinations and structured practice sessions. Learners complete simulated stations under examination-style conditions, receive constructive feedback, and identify areas requiring improvement. The module strengthens clinical confidence, communication, time management, and examination technique while providing targeted revision strategies to help candidates demonstrate safe, systematic, professional, and person-centred practice during their OSCE.
Completion of OSCE Training primarily supports professional progression through the NMC registration pathway rather than direct university entry.
Learners may subsequently pursue further academic study in nursing, advanced clinical practice, healthcare management, public health, or specialist nursing fields.
Successful NMC registration can also support continued professional development and progression towards postgraduate nursing and healthcare qualifications in the UK.
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