Our OSCE prep course is split into 4 parts: over 20 recorded OSCEology lectures, 4 live weekly Interactive sessions, an online Non-interactive portal and 2 Live Mock Exams.
Part 1- OSCEology: Our OSCE Theory Lectures
What is the purpose of the OSCE Theory Lectures?
Our theory lectures serve as the mind-setting component of the course. Mastering OSCE cases requires critical thinking and a structured approach that differ from one case to another, and this is what we cover during these lectures. The Theory lectures are found on our member's only page. These recorded lectures cover topics such communication, pharmacist-patient interaction, references and so much more. They are available to our participants until the exam day.
Material: OSCE participants will get “PharmaSpirit OSCE Practical Guide” This practical guide provides the students with the right amount of information they need for the OSCE. The information found in the book is about:
• OSCE exam overview and exam scoring
• How to use the OSCE references
• Communication skills for OSCE
• Pharmacist-patient interaction
• OSCE cases framework
• OSCE Themes (our very unique way of mastering OSCE cases)
• Minor Ailments Survival Guide (NEW)
Please remember: the OSCE exam is an open book exam, and it does NOT require that you study a 500 page-book. OSCE exam requires skills, as well as basic knowledge - this is what the course will give you.
Other Resources: Once you register to the course you will have immediate access to other resources, such as videos or pictures that will help you better prepare you for the OSCE exam.
* We do not offer Re-Access to online materials.*
Part 2-Interactive Session: Groups of 6-8 students - In class or Online
Interactive sessions are small group sessions with a maximum of 8 participants per group - we are strict about this number because the small group learning allows for more individualized feedback.
Lectures: We offer 4 FULL days of interactive sessions held from 10am - 7pm EST. We ensure that cases are not rushed and that you are exposed to all the cases.
Number of Cases: We offer 28 cases. During our OSCE interactive day:
- Every participant will get the chance to practice and work on ALL 28 cases. Each participant will have full access to every case… this means every participant will have the reference(s) for the case, will get the patient’s profile (if applicable), will get the prescription (if applicable), assessment sheets, etc.
- Each case is followed by an in-depth discussion of the case, as well as a discussion on different variations of the case.
This means that while we do 28 cases per day, participants take home 50 or 60 cases every day.
Will you send us a list of topics that we will cover before each interactive day?
No. Why? Because the PEBC does not send a list of the topics that will appear on the exam. Instead, the exam taker walks into the station without knowing what the case is about, this may cause anxiety in finding a case with a topic they never heard of or when they see a reference they did not see before. Part of the exam thrill is to walk into a case without knowing what the case is about and we copy that in our interactive day. Our goal at PharmaSpirit is to prepare you for the OSCE exam in all its forms. Not only do we prepare you to handle the cases, but we prepare you to handle the stressful situation as well.
Materials for the Session: Each participant will have full access to every case. You will have online access to the cases the day of the session, as well as access to references to the cases, patient's profile (if applicable), a prescription (if applicable), assessment sheets, etc. until the exam date for that course period. For example, if you start the course with us in January then you will have access to the online materials until the May exam.
Session Topics: You will be exposed to 28 + cases per session. The interactive sessions provide exam style cases with in depth discussions and extensive feedback. Every topic/idea/trick you may possibly see on the exam will be discussed. This includes, but not limited to:
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- Various drug-therapy problems (DTP)
- Drug counseling
- OTC recommendations (including red flags, self-care measures, etc.)
- Interactions with healthcare professionals
- Legal cases
- Management situations
- Ethics
- Answering patients’ or patients’ agents’ questions and concerns
- Various drug-therapy problems (DTP)
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Each case is followed by in-depth discussion of the case, as well as a discussion on different possible variations of the case. By the end of the day, participants will have been exposed to 50 or 60 cases a session.
Location: You can choose to attend in class or online.
- In class sessions are held in our office in Mississauga at 5800 Ambler Dr. suite 210.
- Online classes are held through WebEx
Online Class: We use a professional web conferencing service to ensure that online participants have the best experience. You will need to have a computer with a microphone and speakers. You will need to have a computer with a microphone and speakers. Class links are found on you OSCE portal. Just click on your OSCE group and you will find the link all ready to go.
Part 3- Non-Interactive Portal:
We are excited to announce our New OSCE Non-Interactive portal available with our OSCE Prep Course.
Part 4- Two Mock Exams:
At the end of the course we will offer two mock exams. Mock exams are conducted in person and in Toronto.
About our Mock Exams
The mock OSCE is the height of the OSCE preparation, and PharmaSpirit’s Mock OSCE puts you in simulation that is as close as possible to the exam.
All the assessors in the mock exam are passionate registered pharmacists whose main goal is to assist you by giving you the best possible feedback. The cases address critical practice situation which may, with some modifications, appear on the exam.
Please note, the Mock OSCE exams take place in the Great Toronto Area (GTA) only and they are in-person. We currently do not offer online mock exams because, if the exam is in-person, online mock OSCE will be of little value.
Does PharmaSpirit offer a condensed course (daily instead of weekly classes?)
No, we do not offer condensed courses. Daily classes do NOT give participants time to reflect and improve. Efficient OSCE preparation, gives participants time to evaluate their own performance, identify areas of improvement, and work on them. Weekly classes allow the participants to receive feedback about their performances, practice for a week with the knowledge they formed from the previous class and then display their progress at the next class.
