Testing Services at Methodist College
Testing Services is committed to promoting academic achievement through professional exam proctoring services and meeting the strict requirements of federal ADA guidelines, testing providers (such as ATI), Methodist College faculty, and the specialized needs of students. Testing Services is committed to maintaining the highest compliance with nationally recognized professional testing standards and practices, safeguarding confidentiality of student records, and creating an optimal testing environment.
Available Testing Services
ADA Accommodated Exam
Accommodated testing is available for students that have been approved by the ADA Coordinator. Approved testing accommodations, such as a distraction-reduced environment, extended testing time, or a reading device, may be schedule for exam administration through RegisterBlast.
Certified Nursing Assistant Testing
CNA testing is available at Methodist College. Current Methodist College students can stop by the Testing Center to pick up sign-up information. Registration is with the State of Illinois through Southern Illinois University. Methodist College is a certified site through the State of Illinois. Registration for the exam is through the Illinois Nurse Aide Testing website.
Makeup Testing
Makeup testing is available for students who have missed exams or need to retake exams, with approval from the instructor. If a student desires a makeup exam or needs to retake an exam, appointments can be scheduled through RegisterBlast. Exams must be scheduled at least two days prior to taking the exam.
Medical Assistant Certification Exams
Medical Assistant certification exams are arranged through the Medical Assistant Program Director.
Placement Exams
Placement exams can now be administered in the Testing Center in Math, Biology, and English. Placement exams can be scheduled by using RegisterBlast.
CLEP
Prior to scheduling CLEP exams, testers must register for the exam through https://collegeboard.org/clep-exams. Once registered for the exam, you can schedule your appointment to take the exam in the Testing Center and pay for the administration fee of $20.00 through RegisterBlast. There is a $3.50 processing fee for credit/debit cards.
The CLEP Administration Fee will be waived for current Methodist College Students. You can access RegisterBlast through D2L and must use your methodistcol.edu email to have fee waived.
Other Exams
Testing Services are also available to proctor exams for other college online courses and vendor courses. The proctor fees are based on hours scheduled and not actual time taking the exam. We charge $25 for exams under 2 hours and an additional $5 for each 30 minutes beyond the 2-hour time limit. Use RegisterBlast to schedule appointments and pay with a credit or debit card. A $3.50 card processing fee will be added. If you would rather pay with a check or money order the day of the exam, you can email testing@methodistcol.edu to request a time or call (309) 672-5530 during normal business hours.
Mission Statement
The mission of Testing Services is to serve Methodist College students and the community by providing examinations in a secure environment with ethical practices that support student retention and facilitates academic success. Testing Services supports the institutional mission of Methodist College by promoting the intellectual and academic well-being of students through ADA accommodated testing, placement testing, and occasional course-specific make-up testing, as well as certification and other exams for the community (such as CNA). We do this by working closely with faculty, Disability Services, and our vendors to ensure we protect the integrity of exams while accommodating the special needs of the testers. Testing Services also adheres to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines to assure high quality operations and test integrity.