How to prepare for the PEBC OSCE

Station rehearsal loop

1. Read candidate instructions and identify the task.
2. Assess with focused questions (allergies, meds, understanding, red flags).
3. Counsel in plain language; demonstrate technique when relevant.
4. Use teach-back and correct gaps without blame.
5. Safety-net worsening symptoms and close with next steps.
6. Score yourself against a checklist, then repeat timed.

Weekly OSCE mix

• 2 counseling stations with full checklist scoring
• 1 communication-focused station (angry, anxious, or confused patient education)
• 1 timed circuit of two stations
• Review recordings or notes for jargon, missed assessment, and weak closings