HESIA2 Assessment, Preparation, and Test Sign-up Information

Sep 28, 2026

HESIA2 is an assessment used for certain Chippewa Valley Technical College health programs to evaluate student preparedness for admission. The information outlines where and how to take the exam (on campus or remote via ProctorU), test duration, recommended timing after General Anatomy & Physiology, and the subject sections by program track. It also specifies minimum passing score requirements, score release timing, retake limits and costs, and preparation options including prep courses, seminars, tutoring, and additional study resources.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College HESIA2 Assessment, Preparation, and Test Sign-up Information Health Education Systems Incorporated ( HESI) is a company that specializes in developing diagnostic tests for various healthcare fields. HESIA2 is an assessment used for certain CVTC health programs and helps determine preparedness for the program. 1. Where can I take the HESI? You have two options: On campus • Locations: Business Education Center (Eau Claire) or River Falls • Cost: $60 • Payment: Pay at CVTC on the day of your test Remote (online) • Cost: $75 • [Email](Email assessmentcenter@cvtc.edu)[ ](Email assessmentcenter@cvtc.edu)[assessmentcenter@cvtc.edu](Email assessmentcenter@cvtc.edu) to receive a scheduling link through ProctorU. • You'll pay ProctorU directly. 2. How long is the test? • Maximum time: 4 hours 3. When should Itake the HESI exam? We recommend taking the HESI after completing General Anatomy & Physiology. Students should meet with an academic advisor to discuss the admission requirements and to create an academic plan. 4. What subjects are on the test? If you're applying to: • Dental Hygiene • Physical Therapist Assistant • Radiography You'll take: • Reading Comprehension (55 questions) -Reading comprehension measures the capability to understand reading passages. Students are required to identify a primary theme, find the meaning of phrases in context, and determine logical inferences. • Grammar (55 questions) -Basic grammar principles are evaluated, including important terms, their uses in grammar, common grammatical errors, and parts of speech. • Vocabulary (55 questions) -Vocabulary tests on grasping various health care related terms. The terminology is best understood and deciphered using context clues. • Anatomy& Physiology (30 questions) -Anatomy& physiology covers anatomical structures, general terminology, and systems; it primarily covers content taught in General Anatomy & Physiology. Math is not required for these programs; however, because it may be required for other health programs, we recommend you take the Math section in the event you change programs later. If you're applying to: • Nursing • Practical Nursing • Diagnostic Medical Sonography • Nursing Advanced Placement You'll also take: • Math (55 questions) -Math includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, proportions, fractions, decimals, conversions, household measures, and dosage calculations. A TI-30XS calculator is provided for onsite testing. 5. What scores do I need? Minimum passing scores: • English Composite: 75% o (Reading + Grammar + Vocabulary) • Anatomy & Physiology: 75% • Math: 75%(only if required for your program) 6. When do I get my scores? • In person: Immediately after you finish your exam. • Remote: By email after we process your scores ( Monday–Friday, 8:00 a. m.–4:30 p. m.) . • You may also log in to your Evolve account to viewyour scores-To access your results, click the “Exam Results” link in the navigation menu. 7. How many times can I take the HESI exam if I do not pass? • You have up to 3 attempts to pass the HESI exam. • You must wait 30 days between attempts. • You only need to retake the sections you didn't pass. • Retest costs: o $60 on campus o $75 remote 8. How should I prepare for the HESI exam? CVTC offers: • A free self-paced Canvas HESI Prep course-Work at your own pace through videos, activities, and practice problems to review grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics, and anatomy & physiology. The self-paced HESI Prep Canvas option is non-credit and un-graded, to register click here: HESI Prep-Canvas Course • A 4-hour HESI Prep Seminar offered monthly-Participate in this 4-hour interactive seminar at the Eau Claire Business Education Center, or River Falls campus. Instructors will review reading/writing, mathematics, and anatomy & physiology. Offered m

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Where can I take the HESIA2 exam, and what are the costs?

You can take it on campus at Business Education Center (Eau Claire) or River Falls for $60, or remotely (online) for $75. For remote testing, you email to receive a scheduling link through ProctorU and pay ProctorU directly.

Which subjects appear on the HESIA2 test for different program applications?

Common sections include Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Anatomy & Physiology. Programs such as Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography also include a Math section (Math is not required for some other programs, but is recommended if you may change programs).

How are scores delivered, and what are retake rules if you do not pass?

In-person scores are provided immediately after the exam; remote scores are emailed after processing Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. You may attempt up to 3 times, must wait 30 days between attempts, and you only retake sections you did not pass, with retest costs matching on-campus ($60) or remote ($75).

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