Healthcare Communication
Build communication skills for English-language environments within healthcare settings.
English Course
OET Preparation
This course is designed to enhance students’ communication skills so that they can participate more confidently in an English-language healthcare environment while preparing for the OET test.
About Course
Medical English skills and OET confidence in one course
The course is presented as helping students improve reading, writing, listening and speaking for healthcare settings, while also preparing them to undertake the OET test with confidence.
OET Skill Development
Improve reading, writing, listening and speaking through a structured, skill-focused course design.
Testing & Feedback
Students regularly complete mini-tests and a full test every 6 weeks, with feedback on progress and areas for improvement.
What’s OET?
An English test for healthcare professionals
The current page explains OET as an English test for healthcare professionals who want to work or study in healthcare in countries including the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Singapore and Namibia.
It also notes that OET is recognized by bodies such as the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection and AHPRA, as well as many universities, education providers and recruitment organizations.
Why these skills matter
Communication skills for modern healthcare
The page emphasizes that healthcare professionals need strong information gathering, patient-centred communication, and the ability to understand a wide range of English accents as healthcare becomes more global.
It also highlights the need to keep communication skills up to date as technology and workplace communication continue to change.
Course Information
Evening study format with weekly contact hours
The current page describes this as a Monday to Friday evening course with 20 contact hours per week, delivered in a 6-week block with a maximum of 12 weeks.
Study Format
Monday to Friday, evening timetable
Timetable: 4:30pm to 8:45pm, 4 hours a day, 20 contact hours a week.
Course Length
6-week block, maximum 12 weeks
This includes mock testing and individual feedback. The page also notes that the course is CRICOS registered for international students.
Entry Requirement
Requirements for joining the course
The current page lists IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, or completion of upper-intermediate General English or Cambridge FCE at MIT or another NEAS-accredited college, with placement testing used if needed.
IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent
Students can enter with an overall IELTS 6.5 score or another equivalent level.
MIT upper-intermediate completion
Students may qualify if they have successfully completed upper-intermediate General English or Cambridge FCE at MIT.
Another NEAS-accredited college
Equivalent completion at another NEAS-accredited English language college is also listed as acceptable.
Placement test if required
If previous study does not clearly determine the student’s level, MIT may require a placement test.
Why study this course at MIT?
Built around healthcare English and practical feedback
The current page says the curriculum was developed by experienced English teachers in association with training provided by Cambridge Assessment English, and that the team has participated in OET Roadshows, stakeholder sessions, NEAS and English Australia conferences, and meetings with Cambridge Assessment English.
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Skill-by-skill course structure
Each day focuses on one of the four skills, supported by grammar and vocabulary development.
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Regular testing
Students complete mini-tests regularly and a full test every 6 weeks.
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Individual feedback
Students receive advice on progress and areas that still need improvement.
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Healthcare-specific vocabulary
The course includes vocabulary expansion relevant to medical and healthcare communication.
Sample Timetable
Weekday evening structure
The current page shows a Monday to Friday timetable from 4:30pm to 8:45pm, including a 15-minute break and skill-based sessions.
Evening Class
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30 - 18:30 | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing | Vocabulary |
| 18:30 - 18:45 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 18:45 - 20:45 | Reading Practice | Listening Practice | Role-play | Letter Writing | Mini Test |
Timetable: Monday to Friday, 4:30pm–8:45pm
Contact hours: 20 hours per week
Note: Sample content may be subject to change
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Course
OET Preparation
English Requirement
IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent
Study Format
Monday to Friday evening classes