The Occupational English Test (OET) is a globally recognised test of English language proficiency for healthcare professionals. So why do so many healthcare professionals turn to OET as their test of choice? Well, these OET candidates know that the OET test is a test of the English language proficiency in specific healthcare settings. This sets OET apart from other popular language tests which may be of a more general nature such as the IELTS, PTE or even TOEFL. So, when these OET candidates sit for the test, they know that the content of the test will be related to their profession, so they know they already have a basic understanding of the subject matter. This makes the test all the more relevant to them and definitely useful for their work as well since OET prides itself in being able to replicate critical tasks in medical settings covering all the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
On top of preparing OET candidates for actual English language healthcare environments, the OET test is also recognised in various countries for skilled migration purposes. This puts OET on par with other international language tests for the same purpose. Not only does OET open doors for migration purposes, it is also accepted for registration into professional healthcare boards or councils, so you can use your OET certificate for dual purposes – migration and registration to medical councils or boards of the host country. This can help put OET candidates’ minds at rest because they will be able to gain registration into local medical boards and start their medical career in a new country sooner. This is one of the reasons why OET is so popular and OET candidates can now take OET in 42 different countries across the world.
OET now covers 12 major healthcare professions and most likely, you may find that your profession is listed here as well. To date,OET has helped many OET candidates gain registration in the various professional bodies in the countries which they want to work in. Here, we provide a quick glance at some of the major registration bodies or institutions which recognise OET according to specific professions.
Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Nursing Council of New Zealand, Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK), Ukrainian Council of Nursing and Midwifery,Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
Medicine
Medical Board of Australia, Medical Council (Ireland), Medical Council of New Zealand, Singapore Medical Council, General Medical Council (UK), Ukrainian Medical Council
Dentistry
Dental Board of Australia, Dental Council of Ireland, Dental Council of New Zealand, Singapore Dental Council
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand, Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and NZ), AHPC – Occupational Therapy (Singapore)
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Board of Australia, The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, Pharmacy Council of New Zealand, Singapore Pharmacy Council, Australian Pharmacy Council, Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Board of Australia, Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand, Australian Physiotherapy Council, AHPC – Physiotherapy (Singapore)
Optometry
Optometry Board of Australia, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand, Royal College of Opthalmologists (UK)
Dietetics
Dietitians Board of New Zealand, Dietitians Association of Australia
Radiography
Australian Institute of Radiography, AHPC – Diagnostic Radiography and Radiation Therapy (Singapore)
Veterinary Science
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, Veterinary Council of New Zealand, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK)
Podiatry
Podiatry Board of Australia, Podiatrists Board of New Zealand
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology Australia, AHPC – Speech-language Therapy (Singapore)
Recognition by prestigious boards has made OET the language test of choice for many medical professionals. In addition, OET is also recognised as English language proficiency for visa application purposes by the Department of Immigration of various countries.
For a complete list of organisations that recognize OET, visit this site). So, if you are a medical professional who wants to register with any of these professional bodies, OET is definitely a worthwhile test to take.
