Listening
Same content for all healthcare professions. Follow and understand a range of health-related spoken materials such as patient consultations and lectures.
Reading
Same content for all healthcare professions. Read and understand different types of text on health-related subjects.
Writing
Specific to profession, based on typical workplace situations.The task is to write a letter, usually a referral letter. Sometimes, especially for some professions, a different type of letter is required: e.g. a letter of transfer or discharge, or a letter to advise or inform a patient, carer, or group.
Speaking
Specific to profession, based on typical workplace situations. In a private room, you will take part in two role-plays. You take your professional role (as a healthcare professional) while the interlocutor plays a patient or client, or sometimes a relative or carer.