Michigan English Test: What You Need to Know

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Are you a healthcare professional dreaming of a career in the United States? The Michigan English Test (MET) could be your key to unlocking your dream. Before delving into the details of the free information session, let’s explore the pivotal significance of the MET. 

The MET is a requisite for several states, particularly for nurses and healthcare workers pursuing occupational visas in the US. Nursing Boards acknowledge MET as proof of English proficiency. Furthermore, the MET is accepted in Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. 

What Professions Accept Michigan English Test as Language Proficiency?

According to HRSA’s guidelines for Foreign Healthcare Workers, CGFNS International acknowledges the MET as evidence of language proficiency. Foreign healthcare professionals can now validate their English proficiency using the Michigan English Test when seeking occupational visas. 

To fulfill VisaScreen, applicants need a minimum MET overall score of 55, alongside a speaking score of 55 or higher. Below are the healthcare professions that accept MET as a language proficiency requirement:

a. Registered nurses (RNs): The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) accepts the MET for its VisaScreen program.  

b. Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs): Like RNs, the CGFNS also accepts the MET for LPNs/LVNs seeking US work visas.

c. Speech-language pathologists: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recognizes the MET for individuals seeking certification as speech-language pathologists in the United States.

d. Audiologists: The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) also recognizes the Michigan English Test for individuals seeking certification as audiologists.

e. Physician assistants (PAs): The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accepts the MET for individuals seeking certification as PAs. 

f. Medical technologists and technicians: The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) recognizes the MET for individuals seeking certification as medical technologists or technicians. 

Other medical professions that may accept the Michigan English Test:

a. Occupational therapists

b. Physical therapists

c. Respiratory therapists

d. Radiologic technologists

e. Pharmacists

f. Nurses with advanced practice degrees (APRNs)

Consult the relevant licensing body in your chosen profession and state. Verify the most current requirements and approved English proficiency assessments.

Free Michigan English Test (MET) Information Session

Join our FREE Information Session on the Michigan English Test (MET). Then, discover how it can open doors to exciting career opportunities in the healthcare field.

Date: December 14, 2023

Time: 8:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time)

Platform: via Facebook Live

Guest Speaker:

• Mr. Fernando Fleurquin, Director for Marketing Communications & Stakeholder Relations at Michigan Language Assessment

Hosted by:

• Mr. Ervin Temporal, President and CEO of 9.0 Niner Group of Companies

• Ms. Rachelle Olivar, Founder and CEO of IPASS Business Processing Inc

In this session, you will:

a. Learn about the MET and how it can help you achieve your healthcare career goals.

b. Discover how CGFNS recognizes the MET for VisaScreen.

c. Understand how the Michigan English Test can help you advance your career in the following fields:

i. Registered Nurses

ii. Medical Technologists

iii. Speech Language Pathologists

iv. Audiologists

v. Physician Assistants 

d. Get expert advice from industry professionals.

e. Get exciting news about British Council Testing Centers offering the MET alongside IELTS and TOEIC.

Registration Link: FREE MET Info Session with IPASS and 9.0 Niner

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

The Michigan English Test (MET) is not just a test; it’s a gateway to a rewarding healthcare career in the United States. Recognized by key nursing boards and healthcare institutions, it’s your key to securing occupational visas and advancing your professional goals. Stay informed, seize the opportunity to join the free info session, and pave your way in the US healthcare landscape!

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