USMF "Nicolae Testemițanu" students passed final examination through OSCE method

Chisinau, May 29. /MOLDPRES/- The students of „Nicolae Testemitanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, who are studying at Nursing bachelor’s degree program, passed the "Qualified care" practical internship final exam, using the Objective Structured Clinical Examination – OSCE method.

The evaluation took place on May 19, 2023, at the University Center for Simulation in Medical Training.

Associate Professor Virginia Salaru, Department of Family Medicine, mentioned that the degree of complexity of the evaluation stations increased this year. “A mandatory measure that students must know at this stage is the adult resuscitation procedure, later they will learn the techniques of intravenous manipulation and setting up an intravenous infusion system; taking cell samples for Papanicolau test; assessment of the patient with diabetes: collection of vital signs, examination of the diabetic foot, but also education of the patient regarding lifestyle optimization; the control of mammary glands in order to detect oncological pathology, as well as training of women to carry out this check on their own at home", specified the Associate Professor.

OSCE is an evaluation method recommended by the World Federation for Medical Education - established as an objective in the Strategic Development Plan of the University for the period 2021-2030, in the field of educational didactic activity. OSCE implementation is carried out in collaboration with the Didactic and Academic Management Department and the Dean's Office of Faculty of Medicine No. 1.

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