The ATI TEAS Exam

• Go to atitesting.com -> Online Store -> Register for TEAS.
• Select TEAS Online-Proctored by an Institution or In-Person – Proctored by an Institution
• Select TEAS PROCTOR-PROGRAM TYPE.
• For our online sessions select Institution Remote Proctor-Nursing
• For our in-person sessions select TEAS for Nursing Students

The TEAS test is the same for Nursing and Allied Health. All BHCC sessions are listed under Nursing. Allied Health students can select this also.

• Cost is $107.

BHCC RETEST POLICY – FALL 2024

• BHCC programs accept TEAS scores from within ONE YEAR of the application deadline.
• Only the first 2 attempts from the year will be considered.
• 30 DAYS WAIT PERIOD REQURIED between attempts.
• The fee for retests is the same ($107) as the initial test.

For a complete list of application requirements including required TEAS scores for BHCC programs go to: https://www.bhcc.edu/selectiveprogram/

STEP 1: APPLY FOR TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS

Apply for testing accommodations through the Disability Support Services (DSS) website: https://www.bhcc.edu/disabilitysupportservices/.

If you have already been approved for accommodations this semester, go to Step 2.

STEP 2: REQUEST A TEST DATE WITH DSS

Schedule a testing appointment with DSS through the request form on their website: https://www.bhcc.edu/disabilitysupportservices/.

STEP 3: MAKE YOUR PAYMENT

The Assessment Center will email you link to our registration site to pay the TEAS test fee ($107). Retests are the same price.

You will receive an initial confirmation with a receipt for your payment.

STEP 4: CONFIRMATION EMAIL

Once your payment is processed, the Assessment Center will send you an updated email confirmation.

If you are testing online with DSS, the email will include the Assessment ID that you will need to enter on the ATI website on the day of your test. Please read this email carefully and follow the instructions to get ready for test day.

STEP 5: TEST

You may want to review the following as you are preparing for your exam.

• TEAS exam details on the ATI website: https://www.atitesting.com/teas/exam-details
• BHCC Selective Admission Program Information: https://www.bhcc.edu/selectiveprogram/
• Quick Start Guide for Online TEAS: https://help.atitesting.com/ati-teas-at-institution-quickstart-guide
• TEAS Dry Run (pre-test for online testing): https://help.atitesting.com/how-to-do-a-teas-exam-dry-run

The ATI TEAS test is comprised of 170 questions that are formatted as both multiple-choice items with 4 answer options and alternate-type items. This includes 150 scored questions and 20 unscored pretest questions. Students have 209 minutes (3 hours and 29 minutes) to complete the exam.

For students testing on or after June 3, 2022 (ATI TEAS, Version 7), the number of questions in each content section and subsection are as follows:

*An on-screen calculator is available for some questions. Hand-held calculators are not permitted without an official testing accommodation.

ATI, the official provider of prep for the exam, recommends that you allow yourself at least six weeks to prepare for the exam.

BHCC offers TEAS prep courses through the Community Education Department.

ATI also sells a variety of prep resources available to help you study for the test, including practice tests.

• ATI TEAS Study Manual 2022 – 2023
• ATI TEAS SmartPrep Tutorial
• ATI TEAS Online Practice Assessment

BHCC online test sessions use Respondus Lockdown Browser. View the technical requirements for Respondus

Note: ATI does not consider technical issues on the tester’s computer or Internet to be a valid reason for a refund or free reschedule exception. Please make sure all technical requirements are met before the start time of the assessment and use the Dry-Run assessment if necessary to test your system.

• Approach your online exam like you would any in-person exam on campus.
• Complete your Dry Run to ensure all of your hardware, the lockdown browser, and your internet connection is working properly before your actual test day.  Note: ATI does not consider technical issues on the tester’s computer or Internet to be a valid reason for a refund or free reschedule exception. Please make sure all technical requirements are met before the start time of the assessment and use the Dry-Run assessment if necessary to test your system.
• Be sure to take the dry run in the same location where you plan to take the proctored version of the TEAS Exam.
• Try sitting at a kitchen, coffee, or dining table with suitable natural or artificial light and a blank wall behind you.
• If your camera is having trouble picking up your image, it is likely a lighting or a background issue.
• Any non-testing accessories (tissue, drink, etc.) or objects other than scratch paper should not be present in the testing area unless necessary. Any use of these accessories may be reported as an irregularity.
• For more information about scratch paper, click here.
• For more information on room requirements click here.

You may take an optional 10-minute bathroom break upon completion of the math section of the TEAS. At that time, you may not access any personal items including cell phones, notes, manuals, etc. Any excessive time taken away from your seat will result in a flag and may result in a formal review of your exam.

A drop-down calculator is built into the exam and can be used throughout the entire TEAS exam. A personal calculator is not allowed during the TEAS exam.

Upon completion of the ATI TEAS test, your test will be scored immediately, allowing you to view your ATI TEAS score report under the MY RESULTS tab in your ATI Account.

TEAS Online at Institution Exams: Your transcript is automatically sent to the school/location that is administering your TEAS exam. Transcripts are sent electronically to this school/testing center within 2 hours of completion of the TEAS exam. If you are applying to more than one school, you will need to purchase additional transcripts or transcript credits for those submissions. Additional transcripts are $29.99. Click here for additional information.