Program Overview

Competence Based Test

Overview

The CBT is a two-part examination, comprising one test of 115 questions. Part A consists of 15-mark numeracy questions with constructed one-number answers. Part B will be a 100-mark clinical assessment question consisting of four options, and multiple-choice questions with one correct answer.

Course Detail

The NMC Test of Competence

The Test consists of two parts:

• A computer-based multiple-choice test (known as the CBT)
• A practical test called an “Objective Structured Clinical Examination,” (known as OSCE)

CBT or OSCE tests can be done in any order but they must successfully complete both within two years of each other. The tests taken will be specific to the candidate’s specialty e.g., general, paediatric, geriatric nursing, etc.

Computer-based test (CBT)

Part 1 is a computer-based test (known as the CBT). It has two parts:

• Numeracy
• Clinical

The test needs to be taken under formal exam conditions.

Part A – Numeracy

• Consists of 15 questions – one mark each
• Time-30 minutes
• Answers:
  • One number answers
  • Some will require units
  • A calculator can be used if desired
  • Applied numeracy set in nursing/ midwifery/ nursing associate context

Part B – Clinical

• 100 questions – one mark each
• Duration-2 hours 30 minutes
• Answers are one of four multiple-choice options
• This test covers all standards and complete levels of Bloom’s taxonomy
• All nursing tests contain 90% generic and 10% field-specific questions.

Who Should Participate

Overseas candidates with nursing degrees equivalent to United Kingdom Nursing degrees (NAARIC)

Fees

• Registration Fees: £50.00 per participant. (non-refundable)
• Campus Based Course: £ 1950.00 Full-time