San Juan College Testing Center Earns Five-Year National Recertification

San Juan College’s Testing Center received recertification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA) on January 9, 2026, a renewal that is valid for five years and recognizes adherence to national standards and benchmarks for secure, professional testing programs. College officials said the designation reflects a commitment to secure, student-centered testing and administrative quality and places the center among institutions that meet national best practices for testing administration, accessibility and integrity.

The NCTA accredits and certifies thousands of test centers nationwide. For local students, job-seekers and professionals pursuing licensure, recertification provides continuity and reassurance that examinations will be administered in environments meeting consistent standards. That stability matters for timely program completion, credentialing and entry into critical local occupations, including health care roles where state and national exams are prerequisites for practice.

San Juan County faces both workforce and access challenges common to rural regions. Locally available, certified testing reduces travel time and expense for residents who otherwise might need to journey to urban centers to sit for exams. By maintaining a certified testing site, San Juan College helps lower practical barriers that disproportionately affect low-income students, working adults and those with caregiving responsibilities, supporting equitable access to education and career advancement.

The recertification also has implications for public health and the quality of health services locally. Certified testing centers are part of the pipeline that ensures health professionals meet competency and licensure requirements before entering clinical roles. Secure and reliable testing practices help preserve exam integrity, a foundation for professional standards that protect patient safety and community health. For health workforce planning, the college’s ability to administer certification and licensure exams locally can aid recruitment and retention efforts by smoothing the path for trainees to become licensed practitioners in the county.

Officials noted that the recertification is timely given growing demand for testing services for educational, certification and licensure exams. Maintaining NCTA standards requires ongoing training, facility management and administrative oversight, which the college will continue to provide over the certification period. For residents, the designation means nearby access to testing resources that support academic progress, workforce entry and professional mobility.

As San Juan College moves forward with this five-year recertification, the Testing Center will remain a local asset for individuals pursuing credentials that underpin economic opportunity and public services. Continued attention to accessibility and equitable scheduling will determine how fully the center serves the county’s diverse needs in the years ahead.