Dental Hygiene
PSB Information
The PSB (Psychological Services Bureau) Exam is specifically designed for those students entering education programs for health professions. The PSB Exam is comprised of a series of sub-tests that measure abilities, knowledge, and aptitudes considered important for successful performance of students in a health care program. CVCC offers two forms of the PSB Exam. Dental Hygiene applicants take the PSB for Health Occupations. Applicants applying for more than one medical program may be required to take the two PSB exams. The PSB is a timed examination, which carries a non-refundable fee of $15. (Fee is subject to change.)
Dental Hygiene applicants will be notified when to take the PSB examination after completing all other admissions requirements.
Applicants who have NOT completed all other admissions requirements cannot take the PSB examination.
Following is the series of the sub-tests which comprise the PSB Exam:
- Academic Aptitude ( Verbal, Arithmetic, Non-Verbal)
- Spelling
- Reading Comprehension
- Information in the Natural Sciences
- Vocational Adjustment Index (scores in this area are NOT used in the Dental Hygiene Program's competitive admissions process.)
Scores achieved in the areas listed above, with the exception of the Vocational Adjustment Index, are just one of the criteria used for admission into the program. (Results are not pass/fail.)
Applicants who complete ALL the minimum admission requirements by March 15 of the admission year are eligible to take the PSB Examination for Health Occupations. Only the eligible applicants will be notified regarding the scheduling of the examination.
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