ACCUPLACER (Next-Gen) Testing

Students enrolling in a Nursing Aide or Phlebotomy program are required to take the ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension and Arithmetic exams. The ACCUPLACER placement tests are untimed, computerized, multiple-choice exams.

Score Requirements for Nursing Assistant I and II (NA I and NAII) Phlebotomy:

ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
Nursing Assistant I and II and Phlebotomy students are required to score 200+ on the ACCUPLACER NEXT-GENERATION Reading Comprehension test in order to meet reading requirements for Nursing Assistant and/or Phlebotomy.

ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy students are required to score 237+ on the ACCUPLACER NEXT-GENERATION Arithmetic.

Where can I find study resources for the exam?

Official Accuplacer Reading Comprehension  and Arithmetic Study Guide

For more information regarding the Nursing Assistant and/or Phlebotomy programs, visit the PCC Health Care Services webpage.