Technology Foundations/Technical College Learning Support
All new students must complete the WIN Learning Academic Skills Courseware Placement Tests to assess their current skill levels in reading, math and data, unless they are otherwise exempt or the tests are not required by the Technology Foundations instructor.
The results of these placement tests will determine whether students need to enroll in a Technology Foundations class to strengthen their skills in math, data and/or reading. Once a student has mastered the required competencies at the level set by their core instructor, as outlined by the Technology Foundations instructor, they will complete the course. Technology Foundations must be taken and completed during the student’s first trimester.
Credit for Previous Training/Work Experience
Training completed in high school or at technical institutes, colleges or through other experiences such as business, industry or military service may be evaluated for credit toward program completion requirements, where applicable.
To request credit for previous training, students may be asked to provide one or more of the following:
- Testing: The program instructor may ask the student to demonstrate proficiency through oral or written exams and/or skill performance.
- Transcripts: The program instructor will review the student’s official transcripts and may grant credit for previous coursework, as appropriate.
Prior Credit Evaluation Process
When a student requests credit for prior education, training or experience, instructors may review relevant documentation and other sources to determine whether the student qualifies to receive credit toward a course in their program of study.
Prior Credit Evaluation Request Form
HESI Exam
- Is required for the Practical Nursing
- Call to schedule testing appointments. Applicants should call and schedule testing times at either 8:00 am or 12:00 pm. There are a limited number of seats available for testing.
- Tests are given at: TCAT Huntsville campus, 355 Scott High Drive, Huntsville, TN 37756
- Arrive for the test at least 15 minutes early to sign in and pay.
- ACT Exemption – If you are under 21 and have scored a 19 or above on each of the Reading and Math sections of the ACT (not the composite), you do not have to take the HESI. You must bring in your test results with a photo ID.
What do I need to bring to the test?
- Photo Identification Card
- $57 for the full exam (Cash/Check/Cards/Money Order accepted)
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER PRIOR TO TAKING THE HESI TEST. To register for the test, log onto: https://evolve.elsevier.com/, then click on “MY EVOLVE” and click “CREATE ACCOUNT” in the orange box.
HESI is an untimed, computerized test with 3 separate components on reading, math, and critical thinking. The test should take approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete. You must make 70% on Math and 70% on Reading to pass the HESI. The critical thinking component is for Intructor purposes, as of right now.
HESI Retesting Policy – There is no wait time for re-testing, but if you are re-testing, you need ot let us know so you can re-take. Tests are pre-ordered, and you can not re-take the same test.
How students can redeem HESI Case Studies, Practice Test, and/or Patient Reviews access codes:
https://evolve.elsevier.com/studentlife/pdf/Redeeming-Your-Access-Code.pdf
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http://help.elsevier.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2388/p/8639/ or contact me for assistance.
Getting started for students who are taking a HESI Exam for the first time:
Students can visit https://hesiinet.elsevier.com and click on “View the HESI Exam Tutorial.”
Quick student HESI remediation training video at:
https://evolve.elsevier.com/studentlife/video/remediationtraining.html
Additional resources for students:
https://evolve.elsevier.com/studentlife/hesi.html
Browse product technical requirements:
http://help.elsevier.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2604/p/8639
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