The Occupational English Test (OET) is a language test for overseas qualified medical and health professionals whose first language is not English. Currently, it assesses English language competency as it is used in medical and health professions in Australia and is adaptable as language competency testing model for other professions as well. The OET, administered by The
OET Centre, assesses the English language competency in the medical and health professions of candidates seeking admittance to training programs or examination in order to practice their profession in a new country.It is designed to ensure that language competency is assessed in a relevant professional context.
Professions tested
- Doctors
- Veterinarian
- Occupational Therapists
- Nurses
- Dietitians
- Radiographers
- Dentists
- Optometrist
- Speech Pathologists
- Pharmacists