M-TEC Testing Center

M-TEC Testing Center

The M-TECSM Testing Center offers large classrooms and computer labs offering the most advanced training technologies.  Economic and Workforce Development at Oakland Community College is located in the M-TECSM building at the Auburn Hills campus.

The Testing Center is conveniently located off of M-59 and Squirrel Road.

Testing Services Available:

M-TECSM Testing Center - ACT® WORKKEYS

ACT WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce. This series of tests measures foundational and soft skills and offers specialized assessments to target institutional needs.

The Following Computer-Based Tests Are Offered:
  • Applied Math
  • Workplace Documents
  • Graphic Literacy

You will get a copy of your test score at the end of testing.
Test Fee: $25 per assessment, $65 for all three (payable by credit card, check or money order on the day of the test)

To register for the test: Email MTECTestCenter or call 248.232.4168.
For more information, visit ACT

On test day: Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to test start time with a government-issued, non-expired photo ID and your payment.


M-TECSM Testing Center 

HESI Testing Exam for Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Dental Hygiene

HESI Exam

The deadline to take your first HESI exam is each year by November 30th. 

Oakland Community College requires applicants to take the HESI Entrance Exam. You must achieve a minimum score of 75 on each section, achieved within the same testing session. Your score will be available at the end of the exam. Keep a copy of your scores.

NOTE: There is limited seating on each test day; Rescheduling is NOT allowed. The NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE testing fee must be paid at the time of registration (price subject to change without notice). Cancellations will NOT result in a refund.

On Test Day:  Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to test start time with a government-issued, non-expired photo ID. You MUST bring your Elsevier account details (username and password) or you will not be allowed to test; NO REFUND

Nursing and Respiratory Therapy: $80.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE)

  • Mathematics
  • Reading Comprehension

Diagnostic Medical Sonography: $96.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Anatomy & Physiology

Dental Hygiene: $85.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE)

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Learning Styles
  • Math
  • Reading Comprehension

HESI Registration

Register for HESI and select 'Registration for Special Programs and Offerings'

After you have registered for the HESI exam of your choice, you must create an Elsevier/HESI user account. Write down your username and password and you must bring with you on testing day.

Test Preparation:  Health Education Systems publishes a guide to help you prepare for the exam.  You may purchase the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review. You may also use this site for practice: Practice Test

On Test Day: Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to test start time with a government-issued, non-expired photo ID.  You MUST bring your Elsevier account details (username and password) or you will not be allowed to test; NO REFUND


M-TECSM Testing Center - Proctoring Services

We offer testing services for students of other colleges and universities, individuals, businesses and industry, and groups. We administer both traditional (paper/pencil) and online tests.  Call 248.232.4168 to verify that your exams have arrived before you come in to test.

Our Testing Center provides the best possible environment for testing. Our center is secure, we are away from the main campus hustle, we have ample parking and we have video monitoring of the testing area.

Test Fee: varies, based on the length/delivery/number of tests (paid by credit card, check or money order prior to test date)

For information or to register for Proctoring services: Email MTECTestCenter or call 248.232.4168

On test day: Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to test start time with a government-issued, non-expired photo ID.


M-TECSM Testing Center - Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers are privately owned, third-party testing facilities which provide on-site, on-demand testing for certification and professional licensure exams.

To schedule a test:

Visit Pearson VUE and select the relevant test program from the Test Taker Services section. Next, select 'Schedule a Test' and complete the necessary fields. Upon confirming the booking, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from Pearson VUE. At a minimum, this confirmation will contain information such as the time, date and location of your test, including directions to the test center.

Arriving at the PVTC and Check-In:

Typically, you are asked to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. The amount of time you are asked to arrive at the center before your scheduled appointment time differs for each program. You will receive a confirmation email with program-specific information.

When candidates arrive for an exam, they go through a standard admissions process. Candidates are asked to provide two forms of identification, to agree in writing to a set of exam rules and to sign a log sheet. In most cases, your photo and signature will be digitally captured as they would appear on your results report. Some exam sponsors may have other identification or check-in requirements. Review Pearson VUE's privacy policy.

Typically, you are asked to bring two forms of identification, including one government-issued photo identification. Some test programs may have additional requirements. The items you are asked to bring differs for each test program. You will receive a confirmation email with program-specific information.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding identification requirements, you may call Pearson VUE’s customer service center and choose your relevant program and region.