IELTS, OET, MOH, HAAD, and PROMETRIC, fit different objectives in the field of healthcare and staff nurse recruitment.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): IELTS is a standardized English language proficiency test taken by different countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. It evaluates the language skills of non-native English speakers, including listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
OET (Occupational English Test): OET is an English language proficiency test specially created for healthcare professionals. It assesses the language skills appropriate to the healthcare context, focusing on listening, reading, writing, and speaking tasks that mirror real workplace scenarios.
MOH (Ministry of Health) Exam: MOH exams are allocated by the respective Ministries of Health in different countries, such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. These exams are planned to evaluate the competence of healthcare professionals pursuing employment in these countries.
HAAD (Health Authority - Abu Dhabi) Exam: The HAAD exam is specific to healthcare professionals pursuing employment in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is run by the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi to assess the qualifications and mastery of healthcare practitioners.
PROMETRIC: PROMETRIC is an examination provider that offers different exams, including those for healthcare professionals. Different countries and regulatory bodies use PROMETRIC exams to consider the competence and knowledge of healthcare practitioners for licensure purposes.