Language & Exams Training

OET (Occupational English Test)

OET has been developed specifically for 12 healthcare professions. Test simulate real workplace tasks and test relevant language skills for each profession.

  • Dentistry
  • Dietetics
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Optometry
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Radiography
  • Speech Pathology
  • Veterinary Science
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

ELTS in its full form stands for the International English Language Testing System – an English Language proficiency test developed and run by the British Council in partnership with IDP Education and Cambridge Assessment English.

The IELTS system is highly regarded and widely recognised as the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. Whether you are looking to study, develop your career, or settle in an English-speaking country, IELTS can pave the way. 

How does IELTS work?

IELTS was developed by some of the world’s leading language assessment experts to test the full range of skills needed to study or work successfully in an English speaking country. You’ll be assessed on:

  • Listening – to see how well you understand ideas, recognise opinions, and follow the development of an argument
  • Reading – to see how well you read for general sense, main ideas, and details, and whether you understand the author’s inferences and opinions
  • Writing – to see how well and how accurately you write a response, organise your ideas, and use wide-ranging vocabulary and grammar
  • Speaking – to see how well you can communicate opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences, and express and justify your opinions
PTE

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic is an assessment that measures a candidate’s command of the English language. Keep reading for more information on the purpose and format of this exam.

CBT (Computer Based Test)

Computer-based test, also known as CBT test, refers to delivering assessments with computers as an alternative to using the pen-paper method. Such a test can be conducted online using the internet or a computer-aided facility. Usually, this test or examination is carried out by organizations to evaluate or analyze a candidate’s performance, skill, or capability. With the integration of features like multiple-choice questions, descriptive answers, analytics-based questionnaires, etc, the CBT online test simplifies the evaluation task of teachers. The faculty can be assured of the knowledge-level of students based on the tests mapping & final results.

The availability of additional features such as auto-grading and section-wise feedback makes it favorable to educational institutes.

Interview Handling Techniques

The impression you make on the interviewer often can outweigh your actual credentials. Your poise, attitude, basic social skills, and ability to communicate are evaluated along with your experience and education.

You and the interviewer must engage in a conversation – a mutual exchange of information and ideas. Only through such a dialogue can you both determine if you, the organization, and the job are well matched. Preparation is the key.

  • Be on time. This often means 10-15 minutes early. Interviewers often are ready before the appointment.
  • Know the interviewer’s name, its spelling, and pronunciation.
  • Have some questions of your own prepared in advance.
  • Bring several copies of your resume.
  • Have a reliable pen and a small note pad with you.
  • Greet the interviewer with a handshake and a smile.
  • Expect to spend some time developing rapport.
  • Don’t be embarrassed if you are nervous.
  • Focus on your attributes, your transferable skills, and your willingness to learn; don’t apologize for a lack of experience; describe your strengths in terms of what you can do for the organization.
  • Tell the truth.
  • Listen carefully to the interviewer.
BLS/ACLS Including EKG Interpretation

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are techniques used to help save lives during cardiac arrest. With proper training, these techniques are effective primary responses to cardiac emergencies.

Communication Skills

Having good communication skills is essential to collaborating on teams with your fellow nurses and colleagues from other disciplines. It’s also important to patient-centered care.

Nurses who take the time to listen and understand the concerns of each of their patients are better prepared to address issues as they arise, resulting in better patient outcomes.

On the other hand, poor communication, or lack of communication in healthcare, can lead to patients misunderstanding directions and failing to follow treatment protocols. It can also lead to workflow breakdowns on the team, resulting in a medical error. A report by the Joint Commission found that poor communication in healthcare during patient transfers contributed to 80% of serious medical errors.

Additionally, patients who have established an open and secure dialogue with a nurse or healthcare provider are more likely to disclose the true extent of their symptoms. According to the book Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication for Nurses by Arnold and Boggs, healthcare communication competency offers a primary means for establishing a trusting, collaborative relationship with patients and families. Interpersonal communication skills influence the quality of decisions made, as well as the level of patient motivation to follow treatment protocols and achieve desired clinical outcomes.

Presentation Skills

Effective presentation skills will help to transmit information clearly and concisely, and in ways that the listener can understand. Good presentation skills are vital during ‘handover’, when patient care is transferred between nurses.

Soft Skills

Soft skills are personal attributes that are necessary to succeed in any work environment, including nursing. Hard skills of nursing are clinical competencies essential to performing tasks, such as IV insertion, medication administration, and wound care. But there is much more to nursing than clinical expertise, and in fact, soft skills can be just as important as strong clinical skills to achieve success.

The current healthcare setting is noted for having sicker patients, shorter lengths of stay, and multiple transfers among units, which speaks to the need for effective communication among all care providers (Ray and Overman, 2014). Undeveloped soft skills can lead to medical errors, unhealthy/unproductive work environments, job dissatisfaction, and unfavorable patient survey results, which can adversely affect hospital reimbursement. 

Nursing curriculums and nurse leaders are called to teach, role model, and guide current and future nurses in the development of soft skills that will lead to development of emotional intelligence. Presented below is a list of the top ten soft skills nurses need.

Top 10 Soft Skills in Nursing

  1. Communication
  2. Attitude and confidence
  3. Teamwork
  4. Networking
  5. Critical thinking and creative problem solving
  6. Professionalism
  7. Empathy
  8. Conflict resolution
  9. Adaptability
  10. Initiative and strong work ethic