Students who need to complete a make-up test or an exam for an online/hybrid class may take the exam in the Testing Center. Below are links to sign up. Before making an appointment to test, please confirm with your instructor that testing information (test dates, time allowed, etc.) has been submitted.
Proficiency Exams*
MAT 102 & HIT 104 Proficiency tests are available at the Des Plaines Testing Center. Call or email the Des Plaines Testing Center (847.635.1939) to receive information on how to make an appointment.
* Please note that things may change unexpectedly and adjustments may need to be made. In that case these tests may not be available.
More information on the Proficiency Exams
MAT 102
Students who pass the MAT 102 Proficiency Test will earn two credit hours for the Mathematics for Allied Health course. Candidates must score 90 percent on the test to receive credit. Students who score 75 percent are eligible for a retake. They must be proficient in calculating medication doses using metric measures. Students who do not pass the test must take the MAT 102 course. The fee for the test is $20.
The prerequisite for the course or the test is placement in MAT 110 on Oakton’s math placement test or successful completion of MAT 070.
Students can arrange to take the test at the Testing Center at the Des Plaines campus.
Prepare by reading the MAT 102 study guide. (pdf).
HIT 104
Students may take a proficiency exam to place out of HIT 104 - Medical Terminology.
MAT 102 & HIT 104 Proficiency Tests are given at the Des Plaines campus Testing Center only.