Objective: This study aims to conduct a validity and reliability study of the Occupational Anxiety Scale for health care students. Material and Methods: 973 people participated in this descriptive study. During the descriptive research phase, data was gathered using a questionnaire form and a Google form. The 5-stage scale development method presented by Cohen and Swerdlik was used to develop the occupational anxiety scale for health worker candidates who have undergraduate and associate degree education. First of all, the con- ceptual structure of the scale, the scale type, and the scaling technique were decided. The implementation phase of the scale, factor analysis in the item analysis part, and internal consistency and validity studies were carried out. Results: A structure consisting of a total of 32 questions with 5 factors was formed for undergraduate students; a structure consisting of a total of 30 questions with 4 factors was formed for associate degree students. It is seen that the standard factor loading values for the items in the professional knowledge factor vary between λ=0.41 and λ=0.80, and the error variances vary between ε=0.36 and ε=0.83. It is seen that the standard factor loading values for the items in the working life factor vary between λ=0.49 and λ=0.72, and the error variances vary between ε=0.48 and ε=0.76. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.84 for the undergraduate scale and 0.81 for associate degree students. Conclusion: A valid and reliable measurement tool was created to measure occupational anxiety in health care students.