• The PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Examination is used by applicants for admission to all of the various health care career choices and can predict an individual’s readiness and capability for successful completion of the educational program. The examination addresses the required prerequisite and acquired educational achievements commensurate with the objectives of the program. It comprises five separate tests that measure abilities, skills, knowledge, and attitudes important for success in the program and career choice.

PSB Registration for Spring 2021 is open as of February 15

This year, there are two ways in which students may register for the PSB exam:

• Students may use an online Google Form as their way of registering for a particular date by going here: https://forms.gle/Eapyb1vrWHUvzydD7
• Students may also submit a physical form by referring to the information sheet: 
  • Spring 2021 PSB Registration Information
  • Spring 2021 PSB Registration Form

Follow these steps when registering:

• Fill out the Spring 2021 PSB Registration Form and email it to asc@uafs.edu or use the online Google Form.
• Pay the non-refundable administration fee of $25 here: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21775_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=17&clearPreview=true
• Contact the ASC to confirm the form and payment have been received. 
  • Phone: 479.788.7675
  • Email: asc@uafs.ed
• Pay the non-refundable PearsonVUE fee (see page 2 of Spring 2021 PSB Registration Information or Cost of the PSB Exam tab below). Fee amount is dependent upon delivery type.

Please allow approximately three hours for testing.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE:

Anyone who has current testing accommodations will need to contact ADA Services by emailing ada@uafs.edu or calling 479-788-7577 and ask that your testing accommodation information be sent to the ASC. This information is important when scheduling your PSB exam. If we are not aware of your accommodations before setting up your test, you may not receive them in a timely manner.

Please find the Candidate Handbook here. Be sure to read through all information and familiarize yourself with the testing proces:

Click here to view the Candidate Handbook

There are now two fees associated with PSB exams:

• UAFS charges a non-refundable administration fee of $25.
  • Students may pay online here
• There is an additional non-refundable fee because of PSB’s merge with PearsonVUE. The amount is dependent upon how the exam is delivered.
• Option One:
  • You may test on the UAFS campus on specific dates and during specific times.
  • ASC staff will act as your proctor.
  • The PearsonVUE fee for testing on campus is $60.
  • The code involved with this option expires after a four-week period or after you have taken the exam.
  • Please understand that you will not be paying the fee associated with PearsonVUE until you have received an email the week prior to your specified testing date.
• Option Two
  • PearsonVUE offers a home-proctored exam.
  • Someone associated with PearsonVUE will act as your proctor.
  • The PearsonVUE fee for home-proctored exams is $85.
  •  You will be able to schedule the exam on your own within your PearsonVUE account.
  • With this option, the university is not connected with your requested testing date and it will be your responsibility to reschedule the exam within your PearsonVUE account, should you need to reschedule.
  • ASC staff is responsible for setting up the exam and sending your authorization to test directly to PearsonVUE.
• Option Three
  • PearsonVUE offers an on-site testing option at the Pearson Professional Center on 1401 S Waldron Rd STE 208 in Fort Smith.
  • Please contact this site at 479.484.5660 for additional information.
  • Testing at this site will be a $100 fee.
  • With this option, the university is not connected with your requested testing date and it will be your responsibility to reschedule with this Pearson site, should you need to reschedule.
  • ASC staff is responsible for setting up the exam and sending your authorization to test directly to the Pearson Professional Center via PearsonVUE email alerts.

Due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, we have expanded the number of dates so that we may conduct testing in a safe manner.

Note: Before continuing with registration, you may want to reach out to the ASC to ensure your preferred date is still available.

Please allow approximately three hours for testing.

• For more information regarding the following degrees, visit this page.
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology
  • Bachelor of Dental Hygiene

• Scores are good for two calendar years.
• This is not a pass/fail exam. However, scores are uses in the ranking: the better the score, the higher the ranking.
• The average PSB scores:
  • Surg Tech—240
  • Radiography—255
  • Dental Hygiene—260
  • Total points possible—380
• Your test results will arrive at the Health Science Department Secretary’s office (HS 104) the following week of the test.
• You will receive a copy of your score print off after the test.
• If you have questions about the Health Sciences program contact Autumn Perkins at
• Pendergraft Health Sciences Center 108
• p: 479-788-7841 f: 479-424-6840
• email: autumn.perkins@uafs.edu

• Information about the PSB test for Health Occupations, including test preparation resources, can be found at the Psychological Services Bureau.
• Suggested Study Books:
  • PSB Health Occupations Exam Practice Questions
    ISBN-13: 978-1627332170
    Publisher: Mometrix Media LLC
    Publication Date: March 31, 2014
    Pages: 108
  • PSB Health Occupations: Secrets Study Guide
    ISBN-13: 978-1627335201
    Publisher: Mometrix Media LLC
    Publication Date: February 14, 2013
    Paperback pages: 170
• Locate test preparation resources for the PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE)

Please allow approximately three hours for testing.

• A permit is required for parking at UAFS. Test takers who do not have a valid parking permit must obtain a temporary parking permit. Please contact the Academic Success Center at 479-788-7675 before test day to obtain a temporary parking permit. For additional information regarding the parking program at UAFS, visit our parking website.