Remote OSCE Proctor Guide: Control Interface in SimCapture

Learn how Proctors manage Remote OSCEs in SimCapture using the Control Interface, including room configuration, monitoring, bulk actions, and best practices.

Written by Jeri Ellis

Updated at May 15th, 2026

Table of Contents

Before You Begin Access the Remote OSCE Interface What You Can Do in the Interface Monitor Room Status Monitor Interface (View-Only) Proctor Best Practices

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The Remote OSCE interface allows Proctors to configure, launch, and monitor virtual clinical encounters in real time .

Before You Begin

Confirm the following:

You have access to the Control Interface
The Remote OSCE feature is enabled for your organization
Course, scenario, and patient selections are reviewed or cleared

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Configuration settings persist between sessions. Always verify selections before starting a new OSCE to avoid incorrect setups.

Access the Remote OSCE Interface

Log in to SimCapture
Open the Control Interface
Select the Remote OSCE icon

What You Can Do in the Interface

Start & Launch Sessions

Open all rooms or start all encounters at once (bulk actions)

Configure Rooms

Assign:
- Course
- Scenario
- Patient
- Learner
Set room color indicators for visibility

Manage Rooms

View all rooms in a list
Select and adjust rooms individually
Add rooms during a live session

Monitor Room Status

Each room displays a connection status:

Connected
- All participants are present
- No action needed
Disconnected
- One or more participants are missing
- Check for audio, video, or network issues

These indicators help you quickly identify rooms that need attention.

Monitor Interface (View-Only)

Monitors can observe live sessions without interacting.

View live encounters in real time
No control or configuration access

To assign Monitor access:

Go to Course > People > Monitors
Grant Monitor permission at the course level

Proctor Best Practices

Before the Exam

Confirm or clear all room configurations
Assign Monitor roles in advance

During the Exam

Watch for disconnected participants
Use bulk actions to start sessions efficiently

During Multi-Session Events

Recheck course, scenario, and patient selections between runs

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