Psychological Services Bureau (PSB Examination)
What Are PSB Tests?The Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) has been publishing standardized tests since 1959. Testing Services at CFCC administers three (3) different tests for various Health Science programs of study: the Revised PSB-Nursing School Aptitude Examination (RN), the Revised PSB-Aptitude for Practical Nursing Examination, and the Revised PSB-Health Occupations Aptitude Examination.
Certain CFCC academic programs have additional entrance requirements. Students applying for admission to those selective admission programs must meet general college admission requirements as well as specific program requirements.
Several selective admission programs require that an applicant take the PSB Examination and the results are used to assist in making the most accurate and fair decision possible regarding admission of an applicant into a Health Science program of study at CFCC.
The CFCC Learning Lab has created an online practice application for people who are studying to take the PSB test. Additional practice opportunities for the PSB may be found at www.testprepreview.com and Study Guide Zone.
The Revised PSB-Nursing School Aptitude Examination (RN) is administered for the following selective admissions programs:
Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing Transition
Testing takes one (1) hour and forty-five
(45) minutes.
Detailed information
about the Nursing School Aptitude Examination
A short example of the test may be found here.
The Revised PSB-Aptitude for Practical Nursing Examination is administered for the following selective admission program:
Practical Nursing
Testing takes two (2) hours and fifteen
(15) minutes.
Detailed information
about the Practical Nursing Examination
A short example of the test may be found here.
The Revised PSB-Health Occupations Aptitude Examination is administered for the following selective admission programs:
Dental Hygiene
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Testing takes two (2) hours and fifteen
(15) minutes.
Detailed information
about the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination
A short example of the test may be found here.
The three different PSB examinations are a predictive of an individual's readiness and capability for successful completion of the educational program designed to prepare the qualified graduate in each of our Health Science occupations.
Each examination is comprised of five (5) separate tests that measure abilities, skills, knowledge and attitudes important for success in the respective program and career choice. Each test is timed and the total time for the examination is stated above. Please allow additional time, approximately forty-five (45) minutes, for completion of paperwork and a five minute break during the examination.
Students must preregister to
take a PSB examination and should visit the Counseling Office, Galehouse Building
room # 220, for specific programs requirements and to obtain a "pass" to take
the PSB examination. The cost for taking the examination is $20.00.