Tests of Essential Academic Skills
The ATI TEAS, or Test of Essential Academic Skills, serves as the college's Heath Science entrance examination. TEAS is a standardized test designed specifically to assess a student's preparedness for entering the health science fields. Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills you will need to perform successfully in the areas of: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. You can visit the ATI website for additional information about TEAS.
Register for the Exam
In order to be considered for admission to Florence-Darlington Technical College Nursing - ADN, LPN, or PN, Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), and Dental Hygiene (DH) programs, applicants must sit for the ATI TEAS exam. In order to test, you must have an ATI account created. You can view account creation information, here. Once you have created an ATI account, you can schedule an appointment with the Testing Center
The Testing Center only proctors the TEAS test. The tests are offered by appointment only Monday - Thursday.
Prepare for Your Exam
ATI, the official provider of prep for the exam, recommends that you allow yourself at least six weeks to prepare for the exam. There are a variety of prep resources available to help you study for the test – all aligned to the ATI TEAS, Version 7 and packed with thousands of practice questions based on the content and format of the actual exam.
- ATI TEAS Study Manual 2022 - 2023
- ATI TEAS SmartPrep Tutorial
- ATI TEAS Online Practice Assessment
- Visit the FDTC Library and ask about additional resources.
FAQ
Still have questions? Contact Us!
Office Location
FDTC Main Campus
Building 100
Room 112
Contact
Phone: 843.661.8293
Text: 843.351.1940
Email: testingcenter@fdtc.edu
Walk-In Testing Hours
M - Th: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 10:00 am