• 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 forms will be available at the end of the year in the Academic Success Center (Vines Building, Room 202), Student Advisement & Career Planning Office, and from the Health Sciences web site.

• The PSB exam may only be taken once per year.

Download the PSB Registration Form.

• Individuals are required to pay the non-refundable $25 test fee at the Cashier’s Office (Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center) and submit a completed registration form to the Academic Success Center in order to complete the registration process and reserve a seat for the PSB exam. Once a seat has been reserved, another $25 fee is required is change to another test date.

                                                Arrive 30 minutes prior to the test.

• 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

• The PSB exam can only be taken ONCE PER YEAR. 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) about two weeks following the test.
• Do not call the Academic Success Center of Health Sciences Department for your test results; come to HS 104 with a photo ID.
• If you have questions about the Health Sciences program contact Carol Hill at
  • Pendergraft Health Sciences Center 112
    p: 479-788-7840 f: 479-424-6840
    email: carol.hill@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)
• Sample answer sheet for the PSB Exam  (PDF will open in a new tab)
• 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.