OBA Preparation Course

Menzies Institute of Technology has successfully taught over 4,000 International Nursing Students in Australia since 2014.
We offer an intensive 10 weeks program that assists Internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs) which includes:   

1.4 weeks online theoretical course for Stage 1 – Multiple Choice questions (MCQ) exam

2. 4 weeks face-to-face practical course conducted in Melbourne, Australia for Stage 2 – Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) exam

3. 2 weeks internship at an Australian Health Care Facility after successfully passing Stage 1 and 2 and obtaining Registered Nurse registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)

• Enable IQNMs to be adequately prepared for successfully completion of the Outcome Based Assessment (OBA) for registration in Australia.             
• Enable IQNMs to attend supervised and supported practical course in Australia at Menzies Healthcare Simulation Centre to prepare for OSCE assessment
• Enable newly Registered Nurses to kick start career in Australia by providing supervised and supported internship at an Australian Health Care Facility

1. Applicants must provide evidence of an approval letter from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) indicating which stream of entry.

2. Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency as specified by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
 https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

3. Applicants must provide evidenceof the following Vaccination and Immunisation: Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Annual Influenza vaccination, Mantoux and clear X ray for Tuberculosis 2 weeks prior to commencement of the Internship.

4. Monthly Intake Dates are available for Stage 1 Menzies OBA MCQ Preparation course.

Weekly commencement date for Stage 2 Menzies OBA OSCE course depending on visa approval and arrival date of student.

* Fees are subject to change without notice and correct as of Feb 2023.Please note and check other incidental costs such as travel, accomodation, food and etc.

Internationally Qualified Nurses – OBA Preparation Course – Download Program Brochure

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