An objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is a modern type of examination often used in health sciences. In addition to nursing, this form of testing is used in other faculties such as midwifery, occupational therapy, orthoptics, optometry, medicine, physician assistants/associates, physical therapy, radiography, athletic training, rehabilitation medicine, dietetics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, chiropractic, paramedicine, podiatry, veterinary medicine, athletic training, etc.
It is a hands-on, real-world approach to learning that keeps examines engaged, allows them 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.

In Canada, the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is the practical evaluation used to assess the readiness of internationally educated nurses (IENs) to practice safely and competently. This exam is now officially known as the RNCCAP – Registered Nurses Canadian Competency Assessment Program.
Previously, it was referred to by different names depending on the province:
– IENCAP (Internationally Educated Nurses Competency Assessment Program) in Ontario
– ARNAP (Alberta Registered Nurses Assessment Program) in Alberta

The RNCCAP (Registered Nurses Canadian Competency Assessment Program), formerly known as the OSCE for internationally educated nurses (IENs), is a practical, station-based exam that evaluates your clinical competence and readiness to practice in Canada.
Our comprehensive RNCCAP preparation class at CNCAP is designed to help you master the essential competencies assessed during the exam. This includes:

Clinical Areas Covered:
– Communication
– Clinical Examination
– Ambulatory Care
– Community and Public Health
– Complex Continuing Care
– Emergency Nursing
– Geriatrics
– Intensive and Critical Care
– Medical Nursing
– Mental Health
– Obstetrics
– Pediatrics and Adolescent Health
– Palliative Care
– Rehabilitation
– Surgical Nursing
…and more

Core Competency Framework:
Our training is built around the foundational expectations set by Canadian nursing regulatory bodies, including:
– Professional Responsibility and Accountability
– Knowledge-Based Practice
– Ethical Practice
– Competent Application of Knowledge
– Specialized Body of Knowledge
– Service to the Public
– Self-Regulation

CNCAP is a pioneer in OSCE and RNCCAP preparation in both Ontario and Alberta, with a proven track record of guiding IENs toward exam success. Our interactive approach, expert-led training, and real-world scenarios using Standardized Patients will help you build the confidence and clinical judgment needed to excel.