HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam
For HESI information Contact:
5tests@dallascollege.edu
HESI A2 Report Requirements:
View HESI A2 Guidelines (DOC - 30 KB)
HESI A2 Steps
Each scheduled date requires a payment – any/all sections require a payment
Create New Evolve/Elsevier Account by clicking the link below:
Paramount Testing Center - Directions/Rules and Procedures on site:
Answers to Who, What, When, Where and Why
WHO? New students that are applying to the following programs:
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Allied Health Programs:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Echocardiology and Pediatric Echocardiology
- Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Respiratory Care
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Surgical Technology
- Health Information Technology
WHAT is the HESI A
2
exam?
The HESI A
2
exam is a standardized test to assess basic academic skills students will need to succeed in the selected Health Occupation Programs.
Students will be tested over the following five (5) categories:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Vocabulary/General Knowledge
- Math
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry (required for the Medical Laboratory Technology program only)
The Personality Profile and Learning Styles sections (not graded) are also required for application to a health occupations program and the printed results of these two sections should also be included with program application materials.
WHEN can a student take the HESI A
2
exam?
Requirement for each site may have different guidelines. The Paramount Testing Center recommends students sign up for only one testing appointment at a time and after reviewing your testing results, study the recommended weak areas before signing up for another appointment. There are neither refunds nor rescheduling of tests.
Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete the following courses before taking the HESI A
2
:
- English Composition I (ENGL 1301)
- College Algebra (MATH 1314)
- Anatomy & Physiology I (SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401)
WHERE can I go to take the HESI A
2
exam?
A student may take the HESI A
2
at any testing site including the Paramount Testing Center at El Centro.
WHY is the HESI A
2
test required?
Based on research findings, a student's HESI A
2
test scores suggest their basic skill proficiency and may be a more accurate indicator of their potential classroom success in a Health Occupations program.
HESI Net Prep classes (online only) are available through Continuing Education.
The title of the prep class is NURZ-1004. To view the class schedule, search by Prefix and select “NURZ.” Please note: the HESI and TEAS classes share this code, so be sure to select a HESI prep section.
Students with disabilities who would like to request accommodation services should contact the
Disabilities Services Office
. They will be required to complete intake paperwork and submit documentation of disability in order to receive accommodation services.