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Prepare for OET with the communication tasks of healthcare in mind. Practise understanding patients and professionals, selecting relevant information and giving a clear, considerate response.

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EXAM ESSENTIALS

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01Format — Listening
About 40 minutes, three parts, 42 items
02Format — Reading
60 minutes, three parts, 42 items
03Format — Writing
45 minutes, one profession-specific letter
04Format — Speaking
Two five-minute role plays; about 20 minutes including checks, scheduled separately
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YOUR PREPARATION PRIORITIES

Give each session a purpose.

Illustration of two adult healthcare professionals in a bright consultation-training room role-playing a conversation, woman doctor listening attentively to a seated colleague acting as a patient, clipboard with no readable text, teal chairs, warm daylight, calm human eye contact.
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01

Listen for the clinical detail

Work on the information a patient gives, what they need and what happens next. Distinguish an important detail from a familiar medical word.

02

Write for the recipient

Use the case notes to select what the reader needs. A purposeful, well-organised letter is more useful than a record of every detail.

03

Speak with empathy and structure

Practise explaining, checking understanding and responding to concerns. Use clear everyday language when a patient needs an explanation.

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OET (Nursing & Medicine)

Practice → Review → Apply

Work on the information a patient gives, what they need and what happens next. Distinguish an important detail from a familiar medical word.

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YOUR PRACTICE ROUTINE

Turn the next step into a habit.

  1. 01

    Establish your starting point

    Identify your profession-specific Writing and Speaking tasks. Analyse a sample scenario for purpose, audience, relevant information and the response it calls for.

  2. 02

    Practise the difficult distinction

    Alternate a comprehension exercise with a short communication task. For a letter, justify what you include; for a spoken response, practise checking the patient’s understanding.

  3. 03

    Review before repeating

    Review whether your response communicated the necessary information clearly. Distinguish an English-language issue from a misunderstanding of the task before deciding what to practise next.

YOUR RESOURCE LIBRARY

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01 / OET (Nursing & Medicine)

OET Syllabus and Sub-Tests - What Each Part Contains and How It Is Marked

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OET Fees, Booking, Cancellation and Re-marking - What It Costs and the Rules

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OET Reading Practice Questions with Answers - Parts A, B and C

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OET Healthcare English Guide - Format, Scores and Preparation

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Start with a clear purpose.

Build a preparation routine for OET (Nursing & Medicine). Use focused practice, explanations and the AI tutor to understand what needs your attention next.

Sample questions

Try a real OET (Nursing & Medicine) reading task: one passage, 5 questions

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Passage

PRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION: FOUR TEXTS Text A — Risk Assessment Every patient must undergo a Braden Scale assessment within six hours of admission. The scale rates six domains: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition and friction/shear. A total score of 18 or below indicates the patient is at risk; scores of 12 or below indicate high risk. Reassessment is required every 48 hours, or immediately after any change in clinical condition. Text B — Skin Care Inspect the skin at every repositioning. Do not massage reddened areas over bony prominences, as this may worsen tissue damage. Use pH-balanced cleansers rather than soap. Apply a barrier cream to areas exposed to moisture from incontinence. Text C — Repositioning Reposition at-risk patients at least every two hours. Use the 30-degree tilt position to relieve pressure on the sacrum. Avoid positioning patients directly on the greater trochanter. Document each repositioning on the turning chart. Text D — Support Surfaces Offer a high-specification foam mattress to all patients assessed as at risk. Reserve alternating-pressure mattresses for patients with existing Category 2 or higher injuries. Heel-offloading devices should be used for patients unable to lift their heels independently.

  1. Question 1 · hard · Matching

    Which text would you use to find out how nutrition affects the risk score?

    • Text C
    • Text B
    • Text A
    • Text D
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  2. Question 2 · hard · Matching

    Which text lists the domains rated during scoring?

    • Text A
    • Text D
    • Text B
    • Text C
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  3. Question 3 · hard · Matching

    Which text tells you how often an at-risk patient should be turned?

    • Text A
    • Text D
    • Text B
    • Text C
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  4. Question 4 · hard · Matching

    Which text recommends a cleanser to use instead of soap?

    • Text C
    • Text A
    • Text D
    • Text B
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  5. Question 5 · hard · Matching

    Which text specifies where each turn should be recorded?

    • Text D
    • Text B
    • Text C
    • Text A
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THE FACTS BEHIND THE TEST

Official details, clearly explained.

OET is the English-language test written for healthcare professionals, accepted by regulators such as the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council and delivered on paper, on computer at a venue or at home. Listening and Reading are common to all professions; Writing and Speaking use scenarios from your own profession.

Format — Listening
About 40 minutes, three parts, 42 items
OFFICIAL SOURCE OET — The ultimate guide to test day on computer (part 2)
Format — Reading
60 minutes, three parts, 42 items
OFFICIAL SOURCE OET — The ultimate guide to test day on computer (part 2)
Format — Writing
45 minutes, one profession-specific letter
OFFICIAL SOURCE OET — The ultimate guide to test day on computer (part 2)
Format — Speaking
Two five-minute role plays; about 20 minutes including checks, scheduled separately
OFFICIAL SOURCE OET — The ultimate guide to test day on computer (part 2)
Scoring
Each sub-test scored 0–500 in ten-point steps and mapped to a letter grade (A, B, C+, C, D, E); no overall grade
OFFICIAL SOURCE OET Support — What information is included in my Statement of Results
Fee
Full test AU$587 · US$455 for OET on Computer or OET@Home in the US

Single sub-test re-sits only on paper: AU$315 (one), AU$415 (two), AU$515 (three)

OFFICIAL SOURCE OET Support — How much does OET cost
Delivery modes
OET on Paper · OET on Computer at a venue · OET@Home
OFFICIAL SOURCE OET Support — How much does OET cost
NMC requirement (UK nurses)
Listening B (350+), Reading B (350+), Writing C+ (300+), Speaking B (350+); valid two years

Two sittings within 12 months may be combined if each included all four sub-tests

OFFICIAL SOURCE NMC — Accepted English language tests

Dates and fees can change. Later source checks are dated beside the relevant fact; other facts retain the baseline review date. Confirm current details on the linked official page. Myndaq is not affiliated with the exam body.

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  • 11 modules
  • 5 chapters
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OET (Nursing & Medicine): common questions

What is the OET format?

Four sub-tests. Listening runs about 40 minutes with 42 items in three parts, Reading 60 minutes with 42 items in three parts, Writing 45 minutes for one profession-specific letter, and Speaking two five-minute role plays lasting about 20 minutes with checks. Listening, Reading and Writing run in sequence; Speaking is timetabled separately.

How is OET scored and what is Grade B?

Each sub-test receives a score from 0 to 500 in ten-point steps, mapped to a letter grade; there is no combined overall grade. Grade B corresponds to 350 and above, which is the level most regulators ask for in Listening, Reading and Speaking. Your Statement of Results shows all four numeric scores and grades.

What OET grades do nurses need for the UK?

The Nursing and Midwifery Council requires Listening B (350+), Reading B (350+), Speaking B (350+) and Writing C+ (300+). Results are valid for two years, and two sittings taken within 12 months can be combined provided each sitting included all four sub-tests and was the same test type.

How much does OET cost in 2026?

The full four-sub-test exam costs AU$587 worldwide, or US$455 for OET on Computer at a venue or OET@Home in the United States. Single sub-test re-sits are available only for OET on Paper, at AU$315 for one, AU$415 for two and AU$515 for three sub-tests.

Can I take OET at home?

Yes. OET@Home is one of three delivery modes, alongside OET on Paper and OET on Computer at a venue, with the same four sub-tests and the same fee as the venue computer test. Check that the regulator you are applying to accepts the at-home mode before you book.

Is the Writing task the same for every profession?

No. Writing and Speaking are profession-specific: a nurse writes a nursing referral or discharge letter and a doctor a medical one, and the role plays use scenarios from your profession. Listening and Reading are common to all professions, so preparation for those two transfers across the healthcare roles.

Does Myndaq's free OET mock include Speaking and Writing?

Yes. The free OET mock covers all four sub-tests on a server-controlled clock, one attempt per account, no card. Writing and Speaking are AI-scored as estimates rather than official grades, objective items are marked instantly, and the AI tutor explains each answer.

What does the Myndaq OET (Nursing & Medicine) course include?

Practice across Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking with an AI tutor that explains every answer, plus progress analytics.

Is there a free OET (Nursing & Medicine) mock test?

Myndaq runs a free mock test programme. Availability varies by exam and publication status — check the free mock tests page. One attempt per account, for one eligible exam; sign in with Google or an email link, no payment card required. See free mock tests →