El Centro HESI A2 Admissions

​​​​​​​​HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam

For HESI information Contact:
5tests​​@dallascollege.edu

HESI A2 Report Requirements:​​
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HESI A2 Steps

Each scheduled date requires a payment – any/all sections require a payment

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Entrance Assessment HESI A2 Calendar:

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:

  • Allied Health Programs:
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
    • Echocardiology and Pediatric Echocardiology
    • Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
    • Respiratory Care
    • Surgical Technology
    • Health Information Technology

WHAT is the HESI A2 exam?

The HESI A2 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 A2 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 A2:

  • 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 A2 exam?

A student may take the HESI A2 at any testing site including the Paramount Testing Center at El Centro and Northlake campuses.

WHY is the HESI A2 test required?

Based on research findings, a student's HESI A2 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.