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OSCE Mastery: 25 Checklists & One-Page Templates (Free PDF)
Answer-first: What to do right now
Download the one-page OSCE templates and use them to rehearse stations — 5 minutes per checklist, repeated until fluent. Below are 25 concise checklists grouped by station type plus printable one-pager instructions.
Why these checklists work
OSCEs test process, communication, and safe practice. Short checklists train the sequence and ensure you don't miss high-yield clinical steps under time pressure.
25 OSCE checklists (grouped)
History stations (1–6)
- Chest pain history — OPQRST + risk factors + red flags
- Shortness of breath — onset, exertional pattern, orthopnea
- Abdominal pain — site, radiation, bowel/fever clues
- Headache — red flags for SAH, focal neuro signs
- Joint pain — inflammatory vs mechanical features
- Psychiatry screen — suicide risk, mood, sleep, function
Examination stations (7–13)
- Cardiovascular exam — inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
- Respiratory exam — chest expansion, percussion, auscultation
- Abdominal exam — inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
- Neurological focal exam — cranial nerves or limb power/sensation
- Peripheral vascular exam — pulses, capillary refill, ABPI basics
- MSK joint exam — look, feel, move, function
- ENT basic exam — otoscopy, oral cavity, nasal exam
Procedural & practical (14–18)
- Venepuncture — consent, equipment, site, post-care
- ABG sample — indications, pre-oxygenation, arterial site
- IV cannulation — asepsis, palpation, tourniquet, secure
- Catheterisation (male/female) — consent, sterile field, technique
- Basic suturing — knot, instrument hold, suture technique
Communication & Ethics (19–22)
- Breaking bad news — SPIKES structure
- Informed consent — capacity, risks/benefits, alternatives
- Patient counselling — meds adherence & side effects
- De-escalation for agitated patient — safety & verbal techniques
Acute & emergency (23–25)
- Acute shortness of breath — ABC approach, oxygen, immediate causes
- Chest pain (ACS suspicion) — MONA + urgent transfer steps
- Seizure post-event management — airway, glucose, meds & referral
How to use the one-page templates
- Print the one-page template for the station type you’re practising.
- Run a 5-minute timed station using the checklist as your scorecard.
- Swap roles with a peer (examiner/actor) and repeat; mark missed items and re-run.
Printable templates available — sample templates & notes can be found on our sample notes page. If you want a branded one-page PDF with editable fields for your batch, reply “make OSCE PDF” and I’ll prepare it.
Top OSCE success tips
- Start with position & consent — examiners check these first.
- Speak your steps aloud (exam-style) — examiners expect commentary on findings.
- Use the 3-line treatment plan: 1) immediate stabilisation 2) initial investigations 3) next steps/referral.
- Practice timed runs — fluency beats hesitation.
Short FAQ
Are these templates allowed in the exam?
These are study aids for practice. Follow your exam centre rules — bringing printed notes into an actual OSCE exam may be restricted.
Can you make a branded OSCE PDF for my batch?
Yes — I can prepare editable A4 PDFs with your batch name and a PNG social preview. Reply “make OSCE PDF” and I’ll create the first three templates for free.