The Occupational English Test (OET) was specifically designed to evaluate the English communication skills of healthcare professionals. It assesses candidates in four key areas: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Test-takers are required to demonstrate their ability to comprehend and respond to questions related to general healthcare consultations and presentations, as well as texts within a healthcare context.
The exam also evaluates their aptitude in writing accurate and professional letters using provided prompts and engaging in effective conversations with patients through speaking prompts, all while relating to specific healthcare professions. By encompassing these essential elements, OET ensures that healthcare professionals possess the necessary language proficiency to function effectively in their roles, promoting better communication and care in the healthcare industry.
The OET is a language proficiency test designed for healthcare professionals. It assesses the candidates' English language skills in a real healthcare context. The test consists of four sub-tests:
These sub-tests are specific to the healthcare profession. The test content is based on real healthcare scenarios and includes materials like patient consultations, healthcare-related articles, and workplace communication.
The right version of OET for you depends on your specific healthcare profession. OET can be taken by healthcare professionals in any of the following 12 professions:
The Reading and Listening parts of this book are relevant to all 12 healthcare professions. However, the Speaking and Writing parts of this book specifically cover Nursing and Medicine test content. You should select the version that aligns with your profession to ensure the test content accurately reflects the language and scenarios relevant to your field. By choosing the appropriate version, you can better prepare for the test and demonstrate your English communication abilities in a context that closely relates to your healthcare profession.
