Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS)

Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) is a method used to evaluate a person's practical skills in a controlled, structured environment. Typically employed in medical training, OSATS involves standardized tasks that assess specific skills, like suturing or performing a procedure. Candidates perform these tasks while being observed by assessors who use checklists to measure performance objectively. This approach ensures a fair and consistent evaluation, helping to identify areas for improvement and ensuring that practitioners are proficient in essential technical skills before working with patients.