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CASPer Test Preparation Strategies

The document outlines the structure and grading of the CASPer test, which consists of 14 scenarios divided into video and written response sections. It provides strategies for preparation, including familiarizing oneself with professional ethics and practicing with realistic tests. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clear communication and ethical decision-making in response to various scenarios presented in the test.
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CASPer Test Preparation Strategies

The document outlines the structure and grading of the CASPer test, which consists of 14 scenarios divided into video and written response sections. It provides strategies for preparation, including familiarizing oneself with professional ethics and practicing with realistic tests. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clear communication and ethical decision-making in response to various scenarios presented in the test.
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Casper Format :

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14 scenarios divided into two sections

↓ *

video response section : Written Section :


response

first 6 &
scenarios remaining scenarios

Video section : 2 text-based scenarios and 4 video-based scenarios Grandom order * lot of
response

After 11 minute for each videos to


each scenario : 2 open-ended questions -

question watch
during test
make sure to take
notes
Typed section 3 text-based and 5 video-based (random order during
-

response
:
scenarios scenarios them

After each scenario:] Open-ended questions -


>S minutes for the three questions .

Each video-based Scenario includes a short video of about 60 to 90 seconds in length .

La can't rewind the video


pause nor

In toward
one
sitting ,
submit or not it will advance completion

Total of 90 to 110 minutes


·

10 min break after sixth scenarios

Two optional breaks -


5 min break after the tenth scenarios

>
-

Claim not verified : Casper test = online and written form of the MMF .
How it is
graded :

I to
9 scale and it is
everyday do not state what
philosophy using
an -

person you
are .

Admission receive
quartile and ziscore (how far from mean).
Raters don't comment of feedback but if it's flagged then
give on answer ,
yes .

17 to for
Strategies prepare CASPer
1. Dedicate at least 6 to 8 weeks to for CAsper
prepare .

Minimal time to develop new habits and curb undesirable behaviours .

2 Familiarize
.

yourself with professional ethics .

Topics like informed consent patient autonomy confidentiality and professional boundaries amongst others
.
, , ,

. Avoid
3 overreliance on books and guides
4 . Practice using realistic CAsper practice tests.

Use simulation CASPer website


on or
prepmatch
5. Perfect practice makes
perfect .

Need to
get feedback from an
expert
.

WhenWritingthetestnice
-
and answer the easiest question first
Makes not info that at least and mind wil
sure we are
missing any ,
ensures we answered one
question
subconsciously formulate a
response
to the other questions .

. Take time to
7 consider answer
your
Take few seconds to structure answer before typing .

8 .

Pay attention to spelling and grammar

Raters don't penalize applicants for and better to them for


spelling grammatical errors
,
but it is minimize
rater .

9 Read when finished (if time permits)


.

your answers over


again you
a re

Not applicable for video-recorded will not be able to review edit


responses , since you
or
your responses .

10 .
Learn to identify the question type and have a
strategy for each .

Review Chapter VII of book

Real
save
e

the most issue .


pressing
It is
generally the wellbeing of those under
your
care or a vulnerable group (patients ,
students childre.....
,

Also ,
need to take into account if life is at staket if
larger implications as a whole .

12 .

Always remain
non-judgemental
Explore both sides of the
argument without bias and only state
your
own views after weighing pros
and cons

13 Gather all the facts Don't make assumptions


any
.
.

Lot of key infos need to the facts and avoid


hasty judgement
scenarios are
missing -
gather all
If
discussing sensitive topic with another individual must be private ,
conversation

When
describing approach Must be calmly non-confrontational :
,
manner and neutral , friendly tone to avoid escalating the

situation .
14 Determine who
.
is directly or
indirectly involved

Ex :
Firing basketball coach
Directly involved Me (the who fired) coach and team
·

:
one
,

Indirectly involved College college basketball community and coach's


Family
·

:
,

Indicates a
high level of maturity and professionalism
IS Provide
.
the most rational and common-sense solution that causes the least harm to those involved .

Assessors know that are not ethicist , thus need to show that make common-sense decisions
you
can
you
an
you
that cause as little harm as possible.
16 Don't rush It's OK if miss a
question or two
you
.
.

17. stuck stick to BeMos formula


If
you get ,
:

Step 1:
Identify the most
pressing issue

·
Do not rush the question
Ask
yourself Who the vulnerable parties ? Their well being and safety should be top priority
·

:
a re .

If
having trouble
finding it think what would be the of doing absolutely nothing
·

,
consequences .

Step 2: Reserve
judgment until
you
have all the facts .

Need to
gather all the facts before formulating a
plan of action .

Use LOT of questions


private conversations thon-judgmental and ask a
,
dont assume
anything
Step 3 :
Determine who is
directly and
indirectly involved

Part of fact-gathering investigation process must identify parties that


and all the directly and
indirectly involved
·

are
, .

Ex :
Diagnosis of disease re

Directly involved Doctor and patient


:

and
Indirectly involved :
family's patient ,
whole team af med. professionals even researchers .

Step 4 Choose the best


:
solutions) based on moral ,
ethical , legal ,
and scientific reasoning

After few options choose the must rational option This the that the least harm to those
considering
·

,
. is one causes

directly and
indirectly involved in the scenario
,
adheres to
existing laws and policies respects professional
,
Goundaries
.....
·
Use Purett
Square method
:
Decision Best Outcome Worst Outcome
, , (p . 43)
Formula For Personal Questions (normally the 3 question
Step 1 :
Describe the experience
·
Should not be more than two or three sentences

describing situation obstacle include what steps to


If
challenging took it and
highlight the
·

or overcome
you
a
,

positive outcome

Step 2 :

Identify the lessons learned and/or skills exhibited


·
Should be focus of example !
·

Outline traits exhibited or want to emulate


you
Step 3 :
Relate those lessons and skills to
your
future profession

Strategies for Video Responses


Clean background with
·

no noise

Avoid pauses,
filler words and repetition
·
Maintain contact
eye
Have
good posture and not around too much the chair
·

a more in .

Refrain from
overly grand gesture touching face playing with clothes hair .
·

or or
,
your your
·

Avoid filler words and pauses


"like" "no" and "wh" lack of
, ,
since
they tend to show preparation and pour vocabulary
2)
Types of CASPer Questions
-When asked about views or
opinions use this :
,

1. Show statement that includes the complexities


awareness : A
general cause , of the policy/situation
. Outline
2
pros
and cons A mest important
3 Take stance
your
.
Zoom (Asper
·

Les 10 competences >


-
faire introspection
Compétence la + importante - communication
Observation objective
jugement
-

sans

Buzzword "Communication non-violente"


-

-Sentiment que la situation engende

Exprimer du besoin insatisfait


-

-Formulation d'une demande


plutôt que
d'une
exigence

Qlyt vient se confier : éconte active

la personne à s'unurir à l'invitant dire plus


encourager à
-

nous en nous en

Reformuler ce qu'on a
compris

Collaboration
-

Établir les tâches de chacun des membres de l'équipe an début du travail

Empathie : Ne
pas minimiser les antes
Oui aider mais il a des limites
y
Ethique :

1 Principe d'autonomie Une femme violence conjugale Lui aide


.
: : venir en mais ne
pas prendre des décisions d'autrui .

2 Principe de bienfaisance Je bien


. : veux
agir pour son

.
3 Principe de l'équité
4
. Motivation : Cet to fais atteinds un but+motivation intrinsèque + discipline et organisation
pr

Rés de
.

problème m 3-4 scénarios

Conflit entre 2 personnes


- être médiateur

Le mieux est de faire et 1-2 solutions


un compromis proposer
Solution
origin du
problématique > aller chercher problèm
pour grosse
-

Professionalisme -
garder confidentialité à moins
que
la
personne est en danger

Conscience de soi

-Connaitre force et faiblesse


Aller plus lein école (Exibénévole, voyage
-

que expérience
Formule à
privilégier
Irecomprend meY2 ,
mais je suis aussi conscient que XY

associer au côté
que

pas supporter
je rais a

la Fin ,

business : dilemme éthique


séc .
Santé des utilisateurs vs . business profit

plus important pencher


,

Sur e côter .
Pratique Feuilla de note

2 éthique
-Lancement produit
-Collègue
avantage
exagére
Pratique courante
-

Comité

t
-

- Rachel et Liam
dup .
Hache collaboration
Retard et confusion certains
, aspect

-Longues tenes
-

Impatient et irritable Ima part


Listess part affector les ant Conscience de soi

Josh
CAsPer
qualities :
: Bit
judgmental approch

Empattiy Tommy : Missed exam,


pressure ,
broke down

Professionalism Close minded

Self-awareness
6 months field and hope
time wants to leave good to find
201-No
,
,

Jessic :
creer

Danielle : No work to do

Can't Find runner in two


days
Visit running
clubs try

to talk to Gary
Try
-

We don't know what he is


going
through
Julie Tim
,

Michael bike stolen +


posted Eric (thief)
Not 100 % still
sue posted
Ethical

Might be a bit more with Timis side

book :

article :

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