LearningExpress LLC - Health Occupations Entrance Exams: Third Edition

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ISBN 978-1-57685-922-3 I. LearningExpress (Organization) [DNLM: 1. Allied Health OccupationsUnited StatesExamination Questions. W 18.2] 610.76dc23 2012032764 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN 978- -5768 -922-3 For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 80 Broad Street Suite 400 New York, NY 10004 Or visit us at: www.learningexpressllc.com CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Alec Durrell received his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

He is currently a postdoctoral associate at Yale University. Mark Kalk is a member of the biology faculty at Washington University in St. Louis. He works in the Universitys Science Outreach program, providing classes, classroom materials, and support to local K12 teachers. He is a frequent speaker at science education conferences and the author of several books and curriculum materials. Cindy Phillips has been a high school mathematics teacher for the past eight years.

She is currently teaching at White Plains High School in Westchester County, just north of New York City. She is also a Texas Instruments certified instructor in graphing calculator technology. Margaret Muirhead is a writer and editor from Arlington, Massachusetts. She is a contributor for LearningExpresss Healthcare Career Starter and Nursing School Entrance Exam. She has also written about a range of health topics for the Harvard University Health Services and the University of Virginia Health System. degree in chemistry. degree in chemistry.

He obtained his Ph.D. in chemistry from the City University of New York while teaching at Hunter College. After doing postdoctoral research at the University of Virginia, he joined the faculty of the department of Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, in 2003. Tyler Volk is Associate Professor of Biology at New York University and co-director of the program in earth and environmental science. He is the author of the books Gaias Body: Toward a Physiology of Earth ; What is Death: A Scientist Looks at the Cycle of Life ; and Metapatterns Across Space, Time, and Mind. CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Health Occupations Entrance Exam Planner CHAPTER 2 LearningExpress Test Preparation System CHAPTER 3 Practice Exam I CHAPTER 4 Verbal Ability CHAPTER 5 Reading Comprehension CHAPTER 6 Math Review CHAPTER 7 Biology Review CHAPTER 8 Chemistry Review CHAPTER 9 General Science Review CHAPTER 10 Practice Exam II CHAPTER 11 Practice Exam III ADDITIONAL ONLINE PRACTICE CHAPTER 1 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS ENTRANCE EXAM PLANNER CHAPTER SUMMARY In this chapter, you will learn about what you can expect on a health occupations entrance exam, as well as how to use this book to your best advantage.

You will learn tips about how to prepare for the exam and develop a study plan that meets your specific needs. After conducting a self-evaluation, you can choose from among four customized test-preparation schedules. Y ou have chosen this book because you want to pursue a rewarding career in healthcare. The healthcare field encompasses a wide range of exciting career choices, and the employment prospects for jobs in the next decade are excellent. Healthcare services make up the largest industry today and include occupations that are projected to be some of the fastest growing jobs in the United States. Healthcare occupations are composed of professionals and paraprofessionals, assistants and aides, technologists and technicians.

You may be preparing for a job as a medical records technician, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, speech-language pathologist, or one of the other professions under the broad umbrella of health services. But to begin your career, you need to get into a training program, and most likely, you will face a health occupations entrance exam. Because there is no one standard test that applies to all training programs, this book is not test-specific, but rather encompasses the core knowledge and skills you will need to pass any health occupations entrance exam. Developed from real tests commonly used in the field today, this book offers a study planner, valuable practice tests, and a review of the subjects testedin short, everything you need to succeed. Test Overview To begin preparing for the test, you need an overview of the type of exam you are facing and some tips about how to use this book to achieve your best test score. Again, there is no single test required by all health occupations training programs.

Schools have different requirements for admission, depending on the institution, your choice of study, and whether you are applying for a certification course, a one-, two-, or four-year degree, or a graduate program. Many accredited health education programs ask candidates to pass either the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) or the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET). However, even if the school of your choice uses another exam, you will most likely need to demonstrate the essential skills covered in this book. You must show that you can communicate effectively, are able to read and understand college-level materials, and have basic math skills. You may be also asked to demonstrate that you have fundamental knowledge about biology, chemistry, natural science, anatomy, and physiology. Contact the school of your choice immediately to find out exactly which tests you will need to pass.

Many institutions offer a test guide or sample questions from the entrance exam that they usebe sure to take advantage of any information that the school provides about the test. If you have not done so already, find out about test dates and sites in your area. The dates when the test is offered in your area may determine when you take the exam. However, if you have a choice of test dates, and if you have not already applied to take the exam, do not apply until you have conducted the self-evaluation outlined in this chapter. The results of that self-evaluation can help you decide when to take the exam. In this chapter, you will find contact information and an overview of two common health occupations entrance exams, the HOAE and the HOBET.

If you know you will need to take one of these tests, contact the following testing agencies for more information about registration, testing locations, and dates. Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) E ducational programs that offer degrees ranging from the associate level to a masters degree may require that applicants take the HOAE. Developed by the Psychological Services Bureau, Inc., this exam consists of five parts and takes about two-and-a-half hours to complete. The first section is divided into three subsections. Academic Aptitude Verbal, 30 questions Math, 30 questions Analytical Reasoning, 30 questions Spelling, 60 questions Reading Comprehension, 45 questions Natural Science, 65 questions Vocational Adjustment, 90 questions To register for this test or learn about testing sites, contact the school of your choice or: Psychological Services Bureau, Inc. 977 Seminole Trail PMB 317 Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-293-5865 www.psbtests.com Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET) Many healthcare training programs require the HOBET.

This approximately two-and-a-half hour test measures your ability in two general academic areasyour critical reading ability and your knowledge of basic math. The test includes two academic sections: Mathematics, 60 questions Reading Comprehension, 33 questions Some schools require a different version of this test that includes a written expression section. Find out from the training program of your choice whether this is required. If it is, you will have an additional hour to complete this section. In addition to reading comprehension and math questions, the basic HOBET includes questions that evaluate your learning style, stress level, and social skills. These nonacademic sections include the following: Test-Taking Skills (30 questions); Stress Level (45 questions); Social Interaction Profile (30 questions); and Learning Style (50 questions).