OET assesses English proficiency of overseas healthcare professionals. Created by Professor Tim McNamara in late 1980s. Owned by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Unit Trust since 2013
Established in 1992 as independent scientific body for healthcare regulation. Oversees and develops healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia. Ensures quality and safety standards for healthcare professionals and institutions
OET assesses healthcare professionals' English language skills for registration and practice. Test consists of four components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Duration is approximately 50 minutes for Listening and 60 minutes for Reading. Writing requires 45 minutes for letter writing, speaking for role-plays
Nurses provide comprehensive patient care and promote health in various settings. Nurses assist patients in maintaining optimal health and managing illnesses. They serve as advocates and collaborate with healthcare teams
OET tests healthcare professionals' English communication abilities in four areas. Test consists of 42 Listening, 42 Reading, 2 Speaking and 1 Writing tasks. Total test duration is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Scores range from 0 to 500 in ten-point increments
DHA license is mandatory for healthcare professionals in Dubai. DHA Health Regulation Department issues licenses for Dubai residents. License is valid for one year and requires renewal within three months