The SPANS Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to measure readiness for the academic demands of health science programs. This multi-section online assessment evaluates critical skills in reading comprehension, English, communication, mathematical reasoning, and scientific knowledge—all essential for success in healthcare education.
 
Reading/English 
This section assesses your ability to recognize important terms, determine main ideas, comprehend information, extract key information, make correct inferences, and draw accurate conclusions. Communication is also tested through correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and general vocabulary.
 
Mathematics 
This section measures mathematical competencies including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with application to decimals and fractions. Questions also address ratios, proportions, and percentages. Algebra is assessed through equations with one variable and standards of measure.
 
Science
The science assessment evaluates foundational knowledge in biology, anatomy, and physiology. Questions test understanding of cellular structure, processes, genetics, DNA, human body systems, and basic pathophysiology—providing a baseline for the advanced scientific concepts you'll encounter in your program. This assessment serves as both an evaluation tool and a learning opportunity, helping identify strengths and areas for improvement before beginning a health science program.
 
Results are available upon completion of the assessment.