OET is more than a language test, it’s a trusted bridge to global careers. By assessing communication in real medical contexts, it ensures healthcare workers are equipped to meet international standards from day one. This context-based approach strengthens candidates’ competence and enhances their ability to connect with patients.
“The OET Test is specifically designed to assess healthcare professionals in the context of their daily practice,” said Jaime Cortes, OET Chief Executive Officer. “It enables them to demonstrate their communication skills using the language they already use on the job, whether that’s explaining symptoms to a patient, writing a referral, or coordinating care with colleagues. It’s more than a test, it’s a reflection of how healthcare is delivered in the real world.”
There is a specific advantage offered to healthcare professionals who choose to sit the OET Test – it uses real life medical scenarios. This approach prepares candidates not only for OET and other clinical exams like the NCLEX or OSCE, but also for real-world challenges in the healthcare industry.
By focusing on clinical communication, not just academic English, the OET Test enhances a candidate’s ability to speak, write, listen, and read in a medical setting. This familiarity builds confidence, boosts performance, and makes OET a strategic choice for those aiming to thrive in global healthcare environments.
By passing the OET Test, doors are opened to careers in countries where demand for qualified healthcare workers is high. Employers worldwide trust OET candidates for their proven ability to communicate effectively in clinical settings, making them more competitive and job-ready.
With healthcare worker shortages in the United States, the demand for internationally trained professionals is growing, especially for Filipino nurses, who now make up an estimated 4% of the U.S. nursing population.
OET’s Test is officially accepted for nursing licensure and healthcare worker certification in major U.S. states, including Florida, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, all home to large Filipino communities and high healthcare hiring demand.
Further exemplifying its validity, the OET Test is also recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), a global leader in promoting quality healthcare, enabling access to U.S. residency programs and licensure for internationally trained professionals.
“These are high-opportunity markets for Filipino nurses,” explained Cortes. “What sets the OET test apart is its relevance. U.S. regulators and employers know that OET Test passers aren’t just fluent in English, they’re fluent in healthcare communication.”
Recognizing that passing the test is only part of a larger journey, OET has developed free, user-friendly tools to help candidates plan their move to the U.S. more confidently. Some of these include:
• OET’s downloadable U.S. Destination Guide - This function provides an overview of licensure requirements, helpful context about the American healthcare system and offers practical insights on how to launch a successful healthcare career in the United States.
• OET's Who Recognizes search tool, which allows candidates to find U.S. institutions that accept OET(filterable by minimum score and test mode accepted) -ultimately helping users streamline their applications and set clearer and realistic goals.
These resources are designed to help Filipino professionals succeed in the global healthcare arena by allowing them to focus on what matters most: preparing for their new careers.
Recognized by over 450 organizations worldwide, including top regulators, hospitals, and universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Canada, passing the test opens a world of opportunity.
“OET empowers candidates by focusing on what matters most: the ability to care, collaborate, and communicate in real clinical settings,” Cortes added. “When you pass the OET Test, you’re not just proving your English, you’re proving you’re ready.”
For many Filipinos, taking the OET Test is more than a career move, it’s a step toward growth, stability, and the chance to uplift their families. It’s an opportunity to turn years of experience and dedication into success in the global workplace.OET isn’t just a test. It’s your passport to a more secure, fulfilling future, for you and your family.
ABOUT OET
OET is the global leader in English language testing for healthcare. We empower internationally trained healthcare professionals to communicate effectively in healthcare settings. Every month, we support tens-of-thousands of healthcare professionals from over 100 countries, who dream of taking their career further.
We help them to take their next step, whether they’re looking to expand their horizons or to advance their careers right where they are. Our test is recognised by 450+ organisations around the world, including for migration and licensing in Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK and more.
Unlike other general or academic English tests, our test has been developed specifically for 12 healthcare professions. We’ve worked with healthcare experts to design the test to include real workplace tasks and medical vocabulary, so healthcare professionals can feel confident they’re selecting an English test that’s relevant to their global healthcare career. Learn more at oet.com
“The OET Test is specifically designed to assess healthcare professionals in the context of their daily practice,” said Jaime Cortes, OET Chief Executive Officer. “It enables them to demonstrate their communication skills using the language they already use on the job, whether that’s explaining symptoms to a patient, writing a referral, or coordinating care with colleagues. It’s more than a test, it’s a reflection of how healthcare is delivered in the real world.”
Confidence, Competitiveness, and Career Growth
There is a specific advantage offered to healthcare professionals who choose to sit the OET Test – it uses real life medical scenarios. This approach prepares candidates not only for OET and other clinical exams like the NCLEX or OSCE, but also for real-world challenges in the healthcare industry.
By focusing on clinical communication, not just academic English, the OET Test enhances a candidate’s ability to speak, write, listen, and read in a medical setting. This familiarity builds confidence, boosts performance, and makes OET a strategic choice for those aiming to thrive in global healthcare environments.
By passing the OET Test, doors are opened to careers in countries where demand for qualified healthcare workers is high. Employers worldwide trust OET candidates for their proven ability to communicate effectively in clinical settings, making them more competitive and job-ready.
Gaining Ground in the U.S.
With healthcare worker shortages in the United States, the demand for internationally trained professionals is growing, especially for Filipino nurses, who now make up an estimated 4% of the U.S. nursing population.
OET’s Test is officially accepted for nursing licensure and healthcare worker certification in major U.S. states, including Florida, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, all home to large Filipino communities and high healthcare hiring demand.
Further exemplifying its validity, the OET Test is also recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), a global leader in promoting quality healthcare, enabling access to U.S. residency programs and licensure for internationally trained professionals.
“These are high-opportunity markets for Filipino nurses,” explained Cortes. “What sets the OET test apart is its relevance. U.S. regulators and employers know that OET Test passers aren’t just fluent in English, they’re fluent in healthcare communication.”
Recognizing that passing the test is only part of a larger journey, OET has developed free, user-friendly tools to help candidates plan their move to the U.S. more confidently. Some of these include:
• OET’s downloadable U.S. Destination Guide - This function provides an overview of licensure requirements, helpful context about the American healthcare system and offers practical insights on how to launch a successful healthcare career in the United States.
• OET's Who Recognizes search tool, which allows candidates to find U.S. institutions that accept OET(filterable by minimum score and test mode accepted) -ultimately helping users streamline their applications and set clearer and realistic goals.
These resources are designed to help Filipino professionals succeed in the global healthcare arena by allowing them to focus on what matters most: preparing for their new careers.
Globally Recognized, Healthcare Specific
Recognized by over 450 organizations worldwide, including top regulators, hospitals, and universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Canada, passing the test opens a world of opportunity.
“OET empowers candidates by focusing on what matters most: the ability to care, collaborate, and communicate in real clinical settings,” Cortes added. “When you pass the OET Test, you’re not just proving your English, you’re proving you’re ready.”
For many Filipinos, taking the OET Test is more than a career move, it’s a step toward growth, stability, and the chance to uplift their families. It’s an opportunity to turn years of experience and dedication into success in the global workplace.OET isn’t just a test. It’s your passport to a more secure, fulfilling future, for you and your family.
ABOUT OET
OET is the global leader in English language testing for healthcare. We empower internationally trained healthcare professionals to communicate effectively in healthcare settings. Every month, we support tens-of-thousands of healthcare professionals from over 100 countries, who dream of taking their career further.
We help them to take their next step, whether they’re looking to expand their horizons or to advance their careers right where they are. Our test is recognised by 450+ organisations around the world, including for migration and licensing in Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK and more.
Unlike other general or academic English tests, our test has been developed specifically for 12 healthcare professions. We’ve worked with healthcare experts to design the test to include real workplace tasks and medical vocabulary, so healthcare professionals can feel confident they’re selecting an English test that’s relevant to their global healthcare career. Learn more at oet.com
