The Testing Center

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Testing Guidelines

Candidates using the testing facilities must adhere to the following rules:

• Testing is by appointment.
• Walk-ins will be accepted on a case-by-case basis when space and proctors are available.
• Current & valid photo identification is required. Copies, photographs of identification cards and electronic IDs will not be accepted.
• Electronic devices, excluding calculators, are not allowed in the testing area. Calculators may be permitted only when specified by the instructor/test sponsor. Testers are responsible for supplying their own calculator, if permitted by their instructor/test sponsor.
• All students/clients entering the testing rooms must comply with a security check performed by a proctor each time entry is required. Anyone refusing to cooperate with this process may not be allowed to test.
• Personal items must be stored in lockers or in designated storage areas.
• Food and drinks are not allowed in the testing rooms.
• Candidates will sit in assigned seats.
• All exams, answer sheets, and scratch paper must be turned in to the test proctor.
• Children are not allowed in the testing areas and may not be left unsupervised in the waiting area (See Policy 1019).
• Candidates are responsible for paying testing fees before the exam is administered.
• Exam time limits are strictly enforced.
• Additional exam sponsor guidelines will be strictly enforced.
• Students who arrive late for testing sessions may not be allowed to test, or may be required to sign a time waiver indicating they accept the responsibility for a reduced testing time.
• The testing center is under continuous video surveillance and as such anyone entering the testing center consents to being video recorded. All individuals seeking proctoring services through the college’s testing centers must agree to adhere to testing center guidelines as posted in each of the college’s testing centers and on the college’s testing center webpage.

About the Exam

The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a scholastic aptitude assessment that is used as one component of the selection process for admitting test takers into the College of Nursing

Before You Come to Test:

• Go to www.atitesting.com to “Create Account”–there you will create your username and password
• Go to my.cochise.edu to schedule your appointment. Once in your MyCochise, go to Moodle, then Student Resources and click on the Testing Center Appointments box to make your appointment.

On Testing Day

• Bring your ATI Testing Username and Password to your appointment
• Bring a valid government issued photo ID
• Bring a credit card to pay for your exam once you are seated at the computer
• Bring the receipt for the $10 proctor fee. This fee can be paid in person at the Business Office or by calling 520-515-5416.
• If you are not prepared to test at your appointment time, you may be asked to reschedule, as all TEAS testers are required to begin their assessment at the same time

After Completing Exam

• Scores will not be printed at the conclusion of the exam. However, you may access your TEAS score through your student account at www.atitesting.com.

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HESI NURSING EXIT EXAM

About the Exam

The HESI Exit exam is a computer-based nursing exam for students who are currently LPN nurses who would like to enter the RN nursing program. This test should not be confused with the HESI (A2) exam. The Cochise College HESI exam is an Exit exam consisting of the following subjects: Basic Nursing Fundamentals, Medical and Surgical Procedures, Operative Knowledge, Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Dosage Calculations, Pediatrics, Psychiatrics, and Physical Assessment and must be completed in 2 ½ hours.

Registration and Scheduling Exam

• To set up your HESI account, go to https://evolve.elsevier.com and click on My Evolve and Create an account.
• To schedule your HESI exam, log into your MyCochise account, go into Moodle, click on Student Resources and then select Testing Center Appointments.
• Once your account is created and your appointment has been scheduled, you will receive an email from the college with instructions and a payment code for purchasing your exam. This must be taken care of before the day of your exam.
• You will receive a phone call confirmation of your appointment up to two days before your appointment to be sure you have received your payment code and to see if you have any questions.

The Day of the Exam

• Bring a valid government issued photo ID.
• Bring your Username and Password for your Elsevier account.
• Bring your receipt showing you paid for your exam with the code provided.
• Bring a receipt showing you paid your proctor fee (This fee can be paid in person at the Business Office or by calling them at 520-515-5416)

After Completing Exam.

• Scores are available immediately.
• Test administrators will print your results to take with you.
• If you have questions or concerns about your results, contact Allied Health at 520-515-5309.

College Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams offer students an opportunity to earn credit by exam in place of taking a class.

To Schedule a CLEP Exam

• Create an account through CLEP College Board website. From this account, select the exam(s) you intend to take and pay the CLEP exam fee.*
• Schedule a CLEP testing appointment on the Cochise College Testing Center page. If you have questions about how to schedule your appointment, please contact the Testing Center at 520-515-5447.
• Interested in taking a CLEP for free?! Check out the Modern States Program or click here for more information.

What to Bring on Testing Day

• A printed copy of your CLEP registration ticket from your account page.
• Valid government or state-issued identification that contains both your photograph and your signature. For more information on ID requirements, please review the CLEP ID Rules.
• Receipt from Cochise College Business Office for the $25 proctor fee. This can be done in person or by calling 520-515-5416.*

*If you are active duty military, you are NOT required to pay for your CLEP exam or the $25 proctor fee, but MUST show military ID at check in.

The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) give examinees the opportunity to receive college credit for learning acquired outside the traditional college classroom.

How to Register and Schedule Exam

• Create an account.
• Make your testing appointment.
• Pay your $25 proctor fee at the Cochise College Business Office.
• You will pay for your DSST exam on testing day once you are seated at the computer.
• Active duty military and eligible civilian employees are exempt from the proctor and exam fees for DSSTs. For further explanation of exemptions, click here.

What to Bring on Test Day

• All testers must provide a valid, government issued, photo ID with signature. However, active duty military and eligible civilian employees MUST also present a current military identification card.
• A credit card to pay for your exam.
• Log-on and Password for your DSST account.

Upon Completion of Exam

• Unofficial scores will be available immediately upon completion of the test.

The Arizona GED tests are available to all persons at least 16 years old who do not have a High School Diploma and are interested in completing the General Education Diploma (GED) test series.

The Arizona GED Series has five sections: Math, Science, Social Studies, Reasoning Through Language Arts, and Civics.

How to Register and Schedule Your GED

• Create your GED account at www.GED.com, then schedule and pay for your test from your account.
• Individuals who are 16 or 17 years old can take the GED in Arizona. However, before scheduling can occur, the tester is required to bring the following items to an authorized testing center or to the Arizona State Office for approval and unlocking of their account:
  • A notarized letter from a parent/guardian giving permission to test
  • A signed official school withdrawal from the last school attended
  • A valid government-issued photo ID

What to Bring on Testing Day

• Show up 10 to 15 minutes early on the scheduled test date with a valid, government-issued photo ID with signature. The name on the ID must match the name entered in GED.com.

Upon Completion of Exam

• After testing, check your scores online at www.GED.com. Scores are usually available within 48 hours.
• Once all five tests are passed, your diploma will be mailed from the Arizona Department of Education to the address recorded in your MyGED profile in 2-3 weeks.

Cochise College is a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center that provides Pearson VUE certification and professional licensure exams for test sponsors such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, NES, GED, NREMT and many more.

Scheduling an Appointment

To register, purchase and schedule a Pearson VUE exam, please visit the Pearson VUE website.

On Testing Day

You must arrive early on test day with the proper valid IDs indicated by your test sponsor.

Cochise College offers computer-based Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams at our Sierra Vista and Douglas Testing Centers.

To Make an Appointment
To register, schedule, and pay for the exam, visit the ASE website.

What to Bring on Testing Day
On exam day, please bring a current government or state issued photo ID.

Upon Completion of Exam
Results will be available in your ASE account within 48 hours upon completion of the exam.

For more information visit the ASE website or contact ASE at 800-390-6789.

About The Exam
Certiport and Cochise College Testing Centers are dedicated to helping people succeed in many ways, including through certification. Cochise Testing Centers offer Certiport sponsored exams and certifications including Adobe, Intuit, AutoDesk, Microsoft, Cisco and IC3.

Scheduling and Registration for Exam

• Prior to scheduling a testing appointment, candidates will need to visit the Certiport website to register for an account and purchase a test voucher.
• Once an account is set up and a voucher has been purchased, schedule an appointment at one of our testing center locations.

The Day of the Exam

• Bring one valid government issued photo ID.
• Bring the printed test voucher that you purchased on the Certiport website.
  Bring your Certiport account login information.
• Pay the $20 proctor fee to the business office in person the day of the test or over the phone at 520-515-5416. You will be asked to provide the payment code of TCET at that time.

Upon Completion of the Exam

Results will be printed after testing is complete.

About the Exam
The ESCO Institute, a member of the ESCO Group, is the HVACR industry’s largest provider of EPA Section 608 certification testing. Some of the more common ESCO exams are EPA 608, EPA 609, Employment Ready, and Professional/Master/Educator level certifications in HVAC and Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning.

Scheduling and Registration for Exam

• Schedule your appointment with the testing center
• Choose the location you would like to test at
• Choose Exam Group “Certification Exams”
• Choose Group “ESCO”
• Choose your test and then a day and time to take that exam that works best for you

The Day of the Exam

• Bring a valid, government issued photo ID
• Bring a credit card to pay for your exam once you are seated at the computer.
• Pay the proctor fee using payment code TCET in person at the business office the day of the test or by calling the business office prior to test day at 520-515-5416.

At the Completion of the Exam

• Results can be printed at the end of the exam
• Tester will be given a ¼ sheet with testing center and proctor information

About the Exam
Cochise College Testing Centers offer certification exams from the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) in an effort to provide students and community members with certification options to increase their employment marketability. ETA is a professional association that promotes excellence in electronics technologies through more than 80 certification exam offerings, such as FCC commercial radio operator exams, associate/apprentice electronics technician, avionics, biomedical, and SmartHome.

Scheduling and Registration for Exam

• Create an ETA account.
• Schedule an appointment to take your test at one of our Cochise College Testing Centers.
• Be prepared to pay for your exam the day of your appointment.

The Day of the Exam

• Bring one valid, government issued photo ID.
• Bring your login information for your ETA Account.
• Bring a credit card you wish to use to purchase your exam.

Upon Completion of the Exam

• Results can be printed by testers at the conclusion of their exam.

About The Exam
Cochise College administers certification exams through test sponsor ServSafe. ServSafe offers food and alcohol safety training and certification exams created by food service professionals.

Scheduling and Registration for Exam

• Register for an account and purchase your exam.
• When purchasing your exam go to the ServSafe Manager section.
• Click on Buy Products.
• Select Manager Online Training and Certification Exams.
• Choose ServSafe Manager Exam (Access Code) SSONLINEX $37.99 and make payment.
• Schedule an appointment at one of our Testing Center locations

The Day of the Exam

• Bring one valid government issued photo ID.
• Bring printed test voucher with the Exam Access Code.
• Bring your Username and Password for accessing your ServSafe account.
• Pay the proctor fee of $20 to the business office in person the day of the test or by calling the Business Office at 520-515-5416. You will need to provide the business office with test code TCET when making your payment.

Upon Completion of the Exam

• Servsafe Certificate will be printed if a tester passes the exam.

About the Exam
Cochise College offers a vast number of computer-based high-stakes certification exams through certification and licensure testing company Kryterion. Some of the more popular exam sponsors are: Google Cloud, International Hearing Society, and American Association of Tissue Banks. Please contact Kryterion for their most current list of test sponsors.

Scheduling and Registration for Exam

• Test candidates will create an account, purchase their exam, and schedule a testing appointment on the Kryterion website.
• Test candidates will receive a confirmation email from Kryterion which will include a Candidate Authorization Code that must be brought to the testing appointment and given to the proctor.

The Day of the Exam

• Bring two forms of identification; one must be a valid, government issued photo ID and the second ID must bear the tester’s full name.
• Bring the confirmation email with Candidate Authorization Code on it for the test proctor.

At the Completion of the Exam

• Exam result notification varies by Test Sponsor and exam. Please refer to your Test Sponsor’s testing or certification exam page for additional information.

About the Exam
Cochise College offers administration and proctoring of The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certifications for healthcare professionals and instructors. These certifications include Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, ECG Technician, Tech in Surgery, Insurance and Coding Specialist, Patient Care Technician and Certified Postsecondary Instructor.

Scheduling and Registration for Exam

• Create an NCCT account, then purchase and schedule your test, by going to the NCCT website.

The Day of the Exam

• Bring a valid, government issued photo ID.
• Pay the $20 proctor fee to the Business Office in person or over the phone at 520-515-5416. Be sure to provide payment code TCET when paying the proctor fee.
• Bring your Username and Password for your NCCT account.

At the Completion of the Exam

• Tester may print an unofficial score report upon completion of exam or will be able to print results from their NCCT account at a later date.

About the Exam
Cochise College Testing Centers offer proctoring services for students from non-Cochise College institutions.

Scheduling and Registration for Exam

• Schedule your appointment for a non-Cochise exam.
• Once the appointment is scheduled, you will need to contact your institution and have them email all exam information to the Sierra Vista Cochise College Testing Center at testing@cochise.edu or the Douglas Testing Center at testingdc@cochise.edu.
• Verify with the Cochise College Testing Center that we have received your testing information, and are able to meet all of the requirements for administering your exam, prior to testing day.

The Day of the Exam

• Bring a valid, government issued photo ID.
• Bring your log-on information for accessing your class and/or exam.
• Verify with your institution what materials/tools will be allowed on your exam and arrive prepared.
• Pay the proctor fee of $20 for a single exam or $30 for a course rate (which includes multiple exams for one course) to the Business Office in person or by phone at 520-515-5416. Be sure to provide the payment code TEPC when making your payment and bring your receipt to your testing appointment.

At the Completion of the Exam

• At the conclusion of the exam, test materials will be collected and sent to your institution as directed in the test instructions.

About the Exam
Cochise College is a Meazure Learning Authorized Testing Center which offers a variety of competency-based testing, training, and high-stakes certification programs that allows test takers to excel in their chosen professions.

Scheduling and Registration

• For more information about the different certification exams offered, registration and scheduling, students can visit the Meazure Learning website.
• To speak with a Meazure Learning representative, please call 1-855-772-8678. 

The Day of the Exam

• Bring a valid photo ID with you to the appointment.
• Bring the email confirmation sent to you by Meazure.

Completion of Test

• Results can be printed by the tester at the conclusion of the exam.

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