01Listening
The Listening sub-test uses healthcare conversations, short workplace extracts and longer presentations or interviews.
Approximately 40 minutesThree parts, 42 marks in total
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02Reading
The Reading sub-test checks rapid information finding, careful comprehension and the ability to follow meaning across healthcare texts.
60 minutesThree parts, 42 questions in total
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03Writing
The Writing sub-test asks you to select relevant case-note information and communicate it clearly for a professional purpose.
45 minutes, including 5 minutes of reading timeOne profession-specific letter based on case notes
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04Speaking
The Speaking sub-test uses profession-specific role-plays to assess language and clinical communication in a simulated consultation.
Approximately 20 minutesTwo profession-specific role-plays of about 5 minutes each
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