Record, and have others watch your answers
For the video recorded part of the test, you should practise using the same question bank as for the written part – after all, the core competencies being assessed are the same. However, make your practice real-to-life: record yourself in front of a webcam, and then have other people review your answers, using the model answers provided. That way, they can give feedback both on what you said, and how you come across when you say it.
Check Your Answers, Check Your Progress
You should understand the areas in which you are doing well in, and the areas in which you need to put more work. You could ask a doctor that you know to check your answers, or someone that has experience with these types of tests, but this might prove difficult. We would therefore recommend using questions that have model answers, in order to make sure that the answers you are giving are suitable. BlackStone’s question bank comes with model answers for every question.Â
Read around your Subject
Make sure that you have the background reading to cover the subject specific questions in your CASPer test. If you are applying for Medicine, that means you must know the basic ethical pillars – autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence. You should have a working knowledge of each, and understand how and when to apply them to scenarios. If you’re working for the CASPer looking to become a teacher or nurse, then make sure you read around relevant guidance for your chosen profession.
Work on Your Answer Process
This is BlackStone’s model for answering any question. You may wish to alter it slightly to fit your own style.