CELBAN Writing Topics

CELBAN writing topics are the subjects or themes candidates may be asked to write about during the writing component of the exam: CELBAN Writing Task 1 (Incident Report) and CELBAN Writing Task 2 (Opinion Piece). These topics revolve around healthcare-related scenarios, such as patient care, medical procedures, healthcare policies, or ethical issues. Candidates are expected to express their thoughts, provide examples, and present arguments coherently and logically in response to these topics. 

Here are potential topics for CELBAN Writing Task 1 (Incident Report) and Task 2 (Opinion Piece), focusing on healthcare-related scenarios and the necessary competencies you may have discovered through What is CELBAN? 

CELBAN Writing Task 1 (Incident Report) Topics

Interacting with Others:

a. Describe an incident involving a breakdown in communication between healthcare team members during a patient handover.

b. Outline an incident where a misunderstanding between a nurse and a patient led to a medical error or adverse event.

Getting Things Done:

a. Detail an incident related to the delay or failure in administering medication to a patient due to a breakdown in procedural protocols.

b. Narrate an incident involving equipment malfunction or failure that impeded the delivery of healthcare services or patient care.

Giving and Receiving Instructions:

a. Report on an incident where inadequate instructions or unclear guidelines resulted in a procedural error during a medical procedure or treatment.

b. Document an incident where a healthcare professional failed to follow prescribed protocols or instructions, leading to patient harm or adverse outcomes.

Understanding Information:

a. Describe an incident where inaccurate or incomplete patient information contributed to a medical error or compromised patient safety.

b. Outline an incident involving the misinterpretation of medical test results or diagnostic findings, leading to incorrect treatment decisions or interventions.

CELBAN Writing Task 2 (Opinion Piece) Topics

Interacting with Others:

a. Express your opinion on the importance of effective communication skills among healthcare team members for ensuring patient safety and quality care.

b. Share your views on the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in improving healthcare outcomes and patient experiences in diverse healthcare settings.

Getting Things Done:

a. Provide your perspective on the significance of efficient workflow management and task prioritization in delivering timely and effective healthcare services.

b. Discuss the impact of organizational policies and procedures on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes, highlighting areas for improvement or optimization.

Giving and Receiving Instructions:

a. Offer your insights on the importance of clear and concise instructions in facilitating patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans or medication regimens.

b. Reflect on the challenges and strategies for ensuring effective patient education and health literacy in promoting self-management and preventive care practices.

Understanding Information:

a. Share your thoughts on the role of evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills in interpreting and applying medical literature and research findings to clinical decision-making.

b. Discuss the ethical considerations and implications of information privacy and confidentiality in healthcare settings, emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines and standards.

These topics provide candidates with opportunities to demonstrate their writing skills and proficiency in addressing healthcare-related scenarios while incorporating the competencies required for successful communication in a healthcare context.