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A/V capture is a powerful tool for enhancing the effectiveness and reliability of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). 

Audio/video capture of students' performance during the OSCE stations provides a detailed and objective record of their clinical skills, decision-making processes, and patient interactions. This recorded footage allows for more accurate scoring and analysis of the examinations, as instructors can review the videos multiple times, focusing on specific aspects of the student's performance. 

Recordings enable instructors to notice details or nuances that may have been missed during the real-time observation of the OSCE. Additionally, the use of audio/video promotes consistency and fairness in the evaluation process, as multiple assessors can review the same recorded performance, reducing the potential for bias or subjectivity. 

Overall, audio/video adds a layer of objectivity and thoroughness to the OSCE assessment process, ultimately improving the reliability and validity of the results.

Our VALT audio/video system is a valuable tool for supporting students in preparing for OSCEs through simulated practice sessions. 

Using our VALT audio/video system to record mock OSCE scenarios, students can gain hands-on experience and familiarize themselves with the examination format and expectations. The recorded simulations allow students to self-evaluate their performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. They can review the videos multiple times, focusing on specific aspects of their clinical skills, communication, and decision-making processes. This self-reflection and analysis enable students to refine their techniques, build confidence, and better understand the OSCE requirements. 

Additionally, the VALT system's ability to provide synchronized playback of different camera angles captures a comprehensive view of the student's performance, facilitating a thorough assessment of their skills. By leveraging the VALT system for OSCE preparation, students can enter the actual examinations with increased confidence and competence.

Our VALT A/V system offers several features that facilitate efficient scoring and analysis of OSCE performances. The system's high-definition video and synchronized audio capture ensure that every student's performance is documented. Instructors can easily navigate the recorded footage using the intuitive browser-based interface, allowing quick access to specific moments or stations. 

The VALT system also enables instructors to tag and annotate videos with comments, marks, or scores, making highlighting key observations or areas for feedback simple. These annotations are linked to specific timestamps, enabling precise reference to particular actions or decisions. 

Additionally, the VALT system's ability to integrate with scoring rubrics or assessment forms streamlines the grading process, as instructors can input scores directly into the system while reviewing the videos. The system's powerful search and filtering capabilities make retrieving and comparing performances across different students or OSCE sessions easy, facilitating longitudinal analysis and tracking of progress over time.

Our audio/video system is designed to simultaneously accommodate the recording of multiple OSCE stations, ensuring comprehensive examination coverage. The system's architecture allows for the connection of multiple high-definition IP cameras to a central server, enabling the concurrent recording of various OSCE scenarios. Each station can have one or more cameras strategically positioned to capture different angles and perspectives of the student's performance. 

The VALT system automatically synchronizes the recordings from all cameras within a station, providing a cohesive and comprehensive view of the examination. This multi-camera setup ensures that every important aspect of the student's performance is noticed, as the recordings capture their interactions, procedures, and decision-making processes from various vantage points. The system's scalability allows for expanding the number of stations and cameras as needed, accommodating the size and complexity of the OSCE examination. 

With the IVS VALT system, institutions can have confidence in the thoroughness and quality of the recorded OSCE footage, facilitating accurate assessment and feedback.

Objective Structured Clinical Examinations are a type of examination increasingly used in health sciences. In contrast to a written exam, an OSCE evaluates hands-on skills that medical students, as well as more advanced learners, need to acquire during medical training.

OSCEs can test clinical skill competency and performance across dozens of fields, using a real-world approach that allows medical professionals and teachers to assess students as they learn innovation and the key factors that drive the medical decision-making process.