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HESI TESTING

 

Testing for Respiratory Care

 

The Respiratory Care Program requires the HESI Admission Test (A2) with Critical Thinking. 

Applicants cannot attempt the HESI exam a second time until a year has passed from their first attempt.  

 

The HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Examination includes 7 areas: Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Grammar, Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, and Critical Thinking.  

 

Appointment availability varies per Collin testing center.  This exam does not have a time limit; however, the estimated exam completion time is 3-4 hours.  

 

Recommended Study Materials: HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review ISBN: 0323582265 (available at the McKinney and Plano campus libraries).

 

The cost for the exam is $65.  

 

Students can sign up for the exam using the link below.
https://www.collin.edu/studentresources/testing/availabletesting/hesi_assessment.html