CBT / OSCE

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Those overseas nurses who wishes to take up employment with NMC-UK will need to take a Test of Competence (ToC) which will assess their skills and knowledge before joining NMC-register.

Test of Competence is split into two parts:

A multiple-choice computer-based test known as the CBT a practical test known as the OSCE (Objective structured clinical examination).

You will need to take a test that specific to the part of the register you are applying to join or re-join.

These are:

  • Adult Nurse (RNA)
  • Mental Health Nurse (RNMH)
  • Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)
  • Children’s Nurse (RNC)
  • Midwife (RM)

The CBT is split into two parts: Part A will cover numeracy and Part B will cover clinical questions related to nursing or midwifery.

The OSCE has ten stations to assess additional skills as well as the candidate’s values and behaviours, and evidence-based practice.

You must pass the CBT and OSCE within two years of each other. You can sit your CBT or OSCE in any order, but you need to complete both parts to continue with your application for initial registration or readmission. Once you have successfully passed both the CBT and OSCE, your Test of Competence (ToC) will remain valid for five years.

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