Clinical Skills (OSCE Guides)

Welcome to the ACP Academy Clinical Skills (OSCE Guides) Module. This is your companion guide to mastering clinical examinations with clarity, confidence, and clinical relevance.

Whether you’re an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, or other experienced healthcare professional preparing for formal assessment, this series is designed to support and strengthen your technique, while keeping the focus on safe, patient-centred care.

Each OSCE guide in this series is structured to walk you through:

A clear overview of each examination
Step-by-step guidance using professional yet accessible language
What to say to the patient and why it matters
Clinical tips to help you shine during assessment
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

These aren’t just checklists. They are distilled clinical routines, thoughtfully adapted for advanced practice in real-world settings, reflecting both NHS expectations and professional standards.

We know you’re experienced so we don’t waste your time.
We know assessments can feel artificial, so we keep things practical.
We know what matters most — so we focus on getting it right for the patient.

Use these resources to refresh your knowledge, sharpen your structure, and walk into your OSCEs with confidence.

Good luck — you’ve got this.
The ACP Academy Team