OET has four subtests:Reading, Listening,Speaking and Writing.
For the reading and listening subtest, you get health related materials. For the speaking subtest, the nurse sitting the test will role play as a nurse and the examiner will be playing the part of the patient or caregiver. The test reflects real -life consultation and meetings nurses participate in everyday life. During the writing subtest, nurses receive a case note that cover a patient’s medical history, background and reason for admission. Nurses are asked to complete a writing task based on the case notes. OET writing subtest assess the nurses ability to write a referral letter, transfer letter or a discharge letter . It is very important that you should be good at communicating English. In any health care setting, nurses come across situation where they will have to speak English .Good command over the language will make things simple. Therefore, learning and improving of English is of paramount importance. There are various ways in which English language can be improved. Your reading skills can be improved by reading as much as you can. Read medical journals, magazines, books etc . For improving speaking skills you can interact with your colleagues in English language. Listening skills can be improved by listening to interviews, panel discussions and health related videos. Listen to OET podcasts. Your writing skills can be improved by checking writing samples from Oet official website.