1≈40 min
Listening
42 marks / 3 partsGeneric healthcare consultations, workplace extracts, and presentations/interviews.
Note completion and MCQ
Structured Exam Preparation
OET Preparation Center
Healthcare-specific English preparation with shared Listening/Reading and profession-specific Writing and Speaking tasks.
Official section map
Practice every response type in its correct section
Objective questions, adaptive modules, writing tasks, listening transcripts/audio, speaking prompts, role plays, and numeric-entry tasks remain separate and correctly timed.
MMedicineNNursingDDentistryDDieteticsOOccupational TherapyOOptometryPPharmacyPPhysiotherapyPPodiatryRRadiographySSpeech PathologyVVeterinary Science
4Sub-tests
HealthcareContext
12Professions
260 min
Reading
42 questions / 3 partsPart A is 15 minutes; Parts B and C share the remaining 45 minutes.
Expeditious reading, short-text MCQ, long-text MCQ
35 min reading + 40 min writing
Writing
1 profession-specific taskSelect relevant case-note information and communicate it for a defined reader and purpose.
Referral, discharge, transfer, or other professional letter
4≈20 min
Speaking
2 profession-specific role playsClinical communication with an interlocutor acting as patient, carer, or client.
Recorded role play
Scoring and delivery
Important format rules
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Listening and Reading use common healthcare content across professions.
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Writing and Speaking tasks are profession-specific.
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Speaking is assessed using linguistic and clinical communication criteria.
Practice library
OET structured resources
Resources below use the correct response type, time, word limit, answer key, sample answer, transcript/audio field, and scoring rubric where applicable.
Listening
Listening Practice
OET Listening 1: Medication Review
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 2: Discharge Planning
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 3: Wound-Care Instructions
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 4: Diabetes Education
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 5: Asthma Follow-Up
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 6: Pre-Operative Assessment
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 7: Mobility Support
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 8: Vaccination Discussion
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 9: Pain-Management Review
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 10: Nutrition Consultation
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 11: Mental-Health Follow-Up
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 12: Home-Safety Assessment
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 13: Antibiotic Counselling
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 14: Rehabilitation Progress
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Listening PracticeOET Listening 15: Child-Health Appointment
Complete six consultation notes, then answer questions about purpose, attitude, and next action.
6 marks6 minOpen →
Reading
Reading Practice
OET Reading 1: Infection-Control Memo
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about infection-control memo. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 2: Referral Guideline
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about referral guideline. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 3: Medicine Storage Notice
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about medicine storage notice. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 4: Clinical Handover Policy
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about clinical handover policy. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 5: Patient-Information Leaflet
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about patient-information leaflet. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 6: Research Summary On Exercise Adherence
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about research summary on exercise adherence. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 7: Review Of Telehealth Communication
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about review of telehealth communication. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 8: Article On Diagnostic Uncertainty
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about article on diagnostic uncertainty. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 9: Workplace Guidance For Sharps Disposal
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about workplace guidance for sharps disposal. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 10: Professional Update On Consent
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about professional update on consent. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 11: Hospital Policy On Interpreter Use
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about hospital policy on interpreter use. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 12: Clinical Article On Sleep And Recovery
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about clinical article on sleep and recovery. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice…
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 13: Service Notice On Appointment Triage
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about service notice on appointment triage. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 14: Review Of Multidisciplinary Care
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about review of multidisciplinary care. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Reading PracticeOET Reading 15: Guidance On Documenting Adverse Events
Read four short healthcare texts and one longer professional passage about guidance on documenting adverse events. Complete matching, sentence-completion, and multiple-choice questions.
6 marks8 minOpen →
Writing
Profession-Specific Writing
OET Writing 1: Medicine — Referral for persistent symptoms
Profession: Medicine. Write a referral letter summarising relevant history, findings, treatment, and the reason for specialist assessment. Use a supplied fictional case-note…
0 marks45 minOpen →
Profession-Specific WritingOET Writing 13: Medicine — Transfer of care
Profession: Medicine. Write a transfer letter prioritising information required for safe continuation of care. Use a supplied fictional case-note set containing demographics,…
0 marks45 minOpen →