New Zealand Intern OSCE Preparation

New Zealand Intern OSCE Exam Preparation Course

Master the OSCE exam required by the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (PCNZ) with expert coaching from experienced clinical pharmacists in Australia. Develop essential skills in patient communication, clinical reasoning, dispensing accuracy, pharmacy law and cultural safety for Māori and Pasifika health needs.

  • 300+ pharmacy OSCE scenarios across hospital and community settings
  • Taught by working clinical pharmacists familiar with NZ standards
  • Comprehensive 12-station OSCE preparation & unlimited mock exams
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New Zealand Intern OSCE Preparation Course
300+ OSCE Scenarios
Expert Clinical Pharmacists
12-Station OSCE Focus

About the New Zealand Intern OSCE Exam Preparation Course

This targeted, high-quality training course is designed to help pharmacy interns confidently pass the New Zealand Intern OSCE required by the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (PCNZ). The program focuses on core competencies such as patient communication, counselling, clinical reasoning, dispensing accuracy, clinical calculations, and pharmacy law.

Learners receive structured OSCE practice with realistic mock stations, role-plays, device technique demonstrations and calculation exercises, delivered by experienced tutors familiar with New Zealand practice standards and cultural safety expectations for Māori and Pasifika communities.

Expert instruction + comprehensive OSCE scenarios + personalised feedback = confident OSCE success in New Zealand.

Why Choose Our New Zealand OSCE Preparation

  • ✔ Conducted by specialists who have guided numerous qualified clinical pharmacists since 2016.
  • ✔ Start learning with working clinical pharmacists familiar with New Zealand pharmacy practice and PCNZ requirements.
  • ✔ Strong focus on communication, cultural safety, therapeutics and law relevant to the New Zealand context.
  • ✔ Fully online and flexible timetable designed to fit around intern workloads and rosters.
  • ✔ Recognised for structured OSCE preparation, mock stations and success-driven feedback.

OSCE Course Offerings

Choose the comprehensive OSCE preparation program that fits your needs. Whether you want full 12-station coverage or focused modules for specific skills, Elite Expertise supports your New Zealand Intern OSCE journey from start to finish.

OSCE Full Preparation Course

Complete preparation for all New Zealand Intern OSCE stations with expert guidance, practice and feedback.

  • 300+ pharmacy OSCE scenarios mapped to PCNZ competencies
  • Comprehensive preparation across 12 OSCE station types
  • Live and recorded teaching sessions for flexible learning
  • Structured role-plays and communication scripts
  • Unlimited OSCE-style mock exams with feedback
  • 1:1 sessions with experienced clinical pharmacist faculty
  • Coverage of communication, law, therapeutics and cultural safety
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Specialised OSCE Modules

Focused training for specific station types and skills if you want to strengthen targeted areas before the OSCE.

  • Communication skills coaching and counselling frameworks
  • Clinical reasoning practice using structured approaches
  • Calculation and dosing workshops with worked examples
  • Role-play scenarios for common New Zealand presentations
  • Focused sessions on law, ethics and cultural safety
  • Personalised feedback to address your weak areas
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What You Will Get in This OSCE Program

A complete New Zealand Intern OSCE preparation pathway that combines structured teaching, realistic cases and ongoing feedback so you feel confident and exam-ready.

Included Benefits
  • Access to a dedicated online OSCE learning platform
  • A full OSCE training program for New Zealand pharmacy interns
  • Comprehensive study materials, including PDFs, visuals and tip sheets
  • Flexible 24/7 access to recorded OSCE teaching sessions
  • Live interactive OSCE practice classes and role-plays
  • Guidance from experienced OSCE tutors and clinical pharmacists
  • Motivating OSCE success stories and examples from past candidates
  • OSCE exam strategies for time management, structure and scoring
  • Support for communication, cultural safety and professionalism
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Course Duration & Format
Recommended Duration:
4–6 weeks (self-paced with live support)
Delivery Mode:
100% online with live interactive workshops and recorded lessons
Practice:
Regular OSCE mock stations, revision modules and case-based learning
Support:
Q&A sessions, feedback on performance and communication coaching
How Our OSCE Coaching Stands Out
Our New Zealand Intern OSCE course is designed not just to help you pass, but to build safe, confident practice.
  • 12-station mapping aligned to PCNZ OSCE expectations
  • Clear communication frameworks (ICE, safety-netting, shared decision-making)
  • Scenario-based teaching covering acute, chronic and minor ailments
  • Emphasis on documentation, professionalism and ethical decision-making
  • Practice focused on cultural safety and respectful engagement
  • Actionable feedback after each mock to refine your performance

Ready to Start Your OSCE Journey?

Join the New Zealand Intern OSCE preparation course and work with experienced clinical pharmacists to practise, refine and finalise your OSCE performance before exam day.

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What's Included in Our OSCE Program

Comprehensive 12-station OSCE preparation with 300+ pharmacy scenarios, structured feedback and complete learning resources.

12 OSCE Stations Focus

  • Communication Skills Training
  • Clinical Reasoning & Decision-Making
  • Professional, Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
  • Patient Assessment & History Taking
  • Medication Management & Administration
  • Clinical Pharmacy Services Delivery
  • Documentation & Record Keeping
  • Basic Life Support & Emergency Management
  • Infection Control Practices
  • Knowledge of Therapeutics
  • Cultural Safety & Awareness
  • Interprofessional Collaboration & Teamwork

Course Materials & Support

  • 300+ Pharmacy OSCE Scenarios
  • 100+ Visuals & Clinical Tip Sheets
  • High-yield checklists for counselling & prescription review
  • Live & recorded teaching sessions
  • Individualised evaluation and performance feedback
  • Full access to online LMS platform
  • Patient communication skills sessions
  • 20 final live review sessions with faculty
  • Unlimited mock OSCE exams
  • 1:1 sessions with faculty & exam experts
  • Complete OSCE syllabus coverage with practice cases

30 Clinical OSCE Scenarios Covered

Practise realistic cases that commonly appear in OSCE stations, spanning acute care, hospital pharmacy, community practice and minor ailments.

ACUTE / EMERGENCY (5)

Acute & Emergency Presentations

  • Asthma attack – inhaler technique and acute management
  • Anaphylaxis – EpiPen use and emergency response
  • Hypoglycaemia recognition and treatment
  • Chest pain (ACS) initial assessment and referral
  • Severe migraine assessment and safe medication use
HOSPITAL CASES (9)

Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy Cases

  • Vancomycin TDM and dose adjustment
  • Warfarin INR management and counselling
  • Heparin infusion dosing and monitoring
  • AKI renal dosing of key medicines
  • Heart failure (HF) exacerbation management
  • IV fluid selection and review
  • Opioid stewardship and risk minimisation
  • IV to PO switch decisions
  • Sepsis recognition and escalation
COMMUNITY CASES (6)

Community Pharmacy Cases

  • UTI antibiotic selection and counselling
  • Missed pill rules and oral contraceptive advice
  • Emergency contraception supply and counselling
  • Smoking cessation support and product choice
  • COPD inhaler counselling and technique review
  • GERD PPI initiation and lifestyle advice
MORE COMMUNITY (4)

Chronic & Device-Based Care

  • Hypertension treatment initiation and monitoring
  • Insulin pen demonstration and safety checks
  • Constipation OTC product selection
  • Allergic rhinitis nasal spray technique and counselling
FAMILY / MINOR AILMENTS (6)

Family & Minor Ailments

  • Child paracetamol dosing and safety
  • Diaper rash management
  • Threadworm treatment and family prophylaxis
  • Eczema flare management and emollient advice
  • Sore throat triage and red flag identification
  • Pneumonia CURB-65 assessment and referral

Key Features of Our OSCE Training

Role-play communication scripts to structure your OSCE consultations clearly and safely.
Calculation stations with worked answers to build confidence in dosing and infusions.
High-yield station checklists to ensure you do not miss critical steps.
Balanced focus on hospital and community cases relevant to New Zealand practice.
Strong emphasis on professionalism, cultural safety and patient-centred care.
Repeated mock stations to refine your performance with continuous feedback.

High-Yield OSCE Checklists Included

Counselling Checklist

  • Greeting & patient identity confirmation
  • Ideas, concerns, expectations (ICE)
  • Clear explanation of condition and treatment
  • Safety-net advice and red flags
  • Check patient understanding

Prescription Screening Checklist

  • Indication and treatment goal review
  • Dose, route and frequency verification
  • Duration appropriateness
  • Drug interactions and duplications
  • Allergies, contraindications and precautions

Special New Zealand OSCE Course Offer

All-in-one OSCE training package with unlimited practice, expert coaching and fully updated materials.

Complete OSCE Training AUD $1,500 + GST Expert coaching & unlimited practice included
  • 300+ Pharmacy OSCE scenarios & case studies
  • 12 station-based comprehensive preparation
  • 100+ visuals & clinical tips
  • 100+ tip sheets & updated materials
  • Live & recorded OSCE practice sessions
  • Individualised evaluation & feedback
  • 20 final live review sessions with faculty
  • Patient communication skills training
  • Unlimited mock OSCE exams
  • 1:1 sessions with faculty & experts
  • Complete OSCE syllabus & clinical scenarios
  • Access to our online OSCE learning platform

OSCE Exam Syllabus Coverage

Master all competencies required for New Zealand Intern OSCE success with six integrated modules.

MODULE 1

Communication & Consultation 💬

Rapport building, active listening, counselling techniques, shared decision-making and PCNZ-aligned consultation structure for safe and effective patient interactions.

MODULE 2

Clinical Therapeutics ⚕️

Asthma, COPD, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, common infections and acute emergencies with focus on therapeutic choices, monitoring and patient advice.

MODULE 3

Prescription Review & Dispensing 📋

Legality checks, drug interaction screening, allergy review, dose verification, labelling, selection of appropriate formulations and safe supply decisions.

MODULE 4

Clinical Calculations 🔢

mg/kg dosing, infusion rates, dilutions, mEq, osmolarity, paediatric dosing and renal adjustments with worked examples and practice stations.

MODULE 5

Law, Ethics & Cultural Safety ⚖️

Consent, confidentiality, controlled drug laws, ethical dilemmas, and cultural safety principles for Māori and Pasifika health needs, consistent with New Zealand expectations.

MODULE 6

Clinical Skills & Assessment 🏥

Blood pressure measurement, glucometer use, peak flow, injections, SOAP documentation, basic physical assessment and interprofessional communication skills.

Our Expert Instructors

Learn from practising pharmacists with extensive clinical and international experience who understand exam expectations and real-world practice.

Arief Mohammad
Accredited Consultant Pharmacist

Accredited consultant pharmacist with extensive practice-based experience in home medication reviews, immunisation services and clinical consultations. Former hospital preceptor and university lecturer in Malaysia, bringing international expertise to pharmacy exam preparation and OSCE training.

Harika Bheemavarapu
Director & Clinical Pharmacist

Director of Elite Expertise with a Master of Pharmacy degree and AACPA accreditation. Clinical Pharmacist at Monash Health Hospital in Melbourne with over 5 years of direct pharmacy practice experience and an outstanding track record in helping pharmacists succeed in registration exams and OSCE assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions – New Zealand Intern OSCE

  • The course includes 300+ pharmacy OSCE scenarios, 12-station focused preparation, live and recorded sessions, calculation workshops, law and ethics content, cultural safety training, communication coaching, unlimited mock exams and personalised feedback from experienced clinical pharmacists.

  • This course is ideal for New Zealand pharmacy interns preparing for the Intern OSCE, overseas-trained pharmacists seeking New Zealand registration, and clinical pharmacists who want structured OSCE practice aligned with PCNZ expectations.

  • Scenarios are grouped into acute/emergency presentations, hospital clinical cases, community pharmacy encounters and family or minor ailments. Each station focuses on communication, clinical reasoning, dispensing accuracy, law, ethics and cultural safety similar to real OSCE stations.

  • Yes. All classes, role plays and mock OSCE sessions are delivered online through our learning platform so you can join from anywhere. Live sessions are supported by recordings, so you can revise at your own pace.

  • Most learners complete the core modules and feel exam-ready within about 4–6 weeks, depending on their baseline knowledge, clinical experience and engagement with practice scenarios and mock stations.

What Our Students Say About Us

Elite Expertise has a proven track record of helping pharmacy professionals succeed in high-stakes registration exams and OSCE assessments through structured coaching, realistic practice and ongoing mentorship. Visit our results page to see more success stories.