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HESI Exam Prep

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Interested in a career in nursing? The HESI prep course offered through continuing education will prepare you for the entrance exam for nursing and other allied health programs.

The HESI A2 exam is a standardized test to assess basic academic skills that you’ll need to master to succeed in selected health occupation programs. This prep course was made for you if you’re looking to apply to any of the following programs:

  • Associate Degree Nursing (including Online Learning)
  • LVN to RN Advanced Placement "Bridge"
  • Allied Health Programs:
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
    • Echocardiology and Pediatric Echocardiology
    • Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
    • Radiologic Technology
    • Respiratory Care
    • Surgical Technology
    • Vocational Nursing

The exam will test you in the following categories:

  • grammar
  • reading
  • vocabulary/general knowledge
  • math
  • anatomy and physiology (not required for the Radiologic Technology programs)

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Updated September 16, 2025