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New Delhi: Communication skills are gaining greater importance in healthcare education as Indian professionals increasingly explore international career opportunities and work in globally connected healthcare settings.

Communication is vital to quality care

Clear communication between healthcare professionals, patients and multidisciplinary teams can support patient safety, better coordination and improved healthcare outcomes.

The growing demand for Indian healthcare professionals in countries such as the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland has also increased attention on communication requirements and professional language standards.

OET and IIMSTC join hands

The Occupational English Test (OET) and the International Institute of Medical Sciences and Technical Council (IIMSTC) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen healthcare communication and professional development.

The partnership will include educational programmes, workshops, faculty engagement and knowledge-sharing initiatives for healthcare students, educators and professionals. Awareness programmes on communication standards for international healthcare practice are also planned.

OET focuses on healthcare-specific English language assessment, while IIMSTC brings a network of healthcare institutions and professionals. The organisation said its network includes more than 100 universities in India and abroad.

Skills extend beyond overseas careers

The initiative highlights the growing role of profession-specific communication training in healthcare education. Communication skills can help professionals work more effectively across clinical environments and support patient-centred care.

According to OET, its assessment covers 12 healthcare professions and is accepted by more than 550 organisations worldwide. Healthcare professionals from more than 100 countries use the test for registration, employment and study.

The organisations said their joint programmes are expected to reach more than 5,000 healthcare institutions and around one million learners annually.