OEBC Written Exam case studies
OEBC Written Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The OEBC Written Examination is the computer-delivered, multiple-choice knowledge assessment used within the Osteopathic Examination Board of Canada certification pathway for osteopathic manual practitioners. Candidates are typically graduates of, or senior students in, an accredited osteopathic manual practice program who need to demonstrate a defensible foundation of biomedical and osteopathic knowledge before advancing to practical or clinical evaluation. The OEBC Written Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,196 words.
1Chest Pain in a 58-Year-Old With Recent Rib Dysfunction
A 58-year-old man presents to an osteopathic clinic 10 days after a minor fall onto his left side. He reports persistent left anterolateral chest discomfort, rated 4/10 at rest and 7/10 with deep inspiration.
527 words, about 3 min2Elderly Patient With Neck Pain and Gait Change
A 74-year-old woman presents with 6 weeks of progressive neck stiffness and unsteadiness when walking. She describes her gait as 'shuffling' and has had two near-falls in the past month.
436 words, about 2 min3Abdominal Pain and Somatic Dysfunction After Surgery
A 41-year-old woman is referred 8 weeks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for persistent right upper quadrant and mid-back discomfort. She describes a dull ache that worsens after fatty meals and radiates to the right scapula.
437 words, about 2 min4Headache in a Patient With New Visual Symptoms
A 29-year-old woman presents with a 3-week history of daily headaches. She describes a pressure-like band around the head, worse in the afternoon, with associated neck tightness.
392 words, about 2 min5Athlete With Low Back Pain and a Scheduling Constraint
A 24-year-old competitive rower presents with 4 weeks of central low back pain that began during a training block increase from 6 to 12 sessions per week. Pain is 5/10 at rest and 8/10 with flexion and prolonged sitting.
404 words, about 2 min