Testing
Exemption Testing
If circumstantial evidence, such as experiential learning, indicates the probability of special technical aptitude or knowledge on the part of the petitioning student, a written, oral, and/or performance examination will be developed and administered. Students who score 80% or higher on all components of the examination will be awarded a grade of "EX" for the course. The "EX" indicates credit by examination. The "EX" carries no grade points, but the number of credit hours normally assigned to the course will be awarded. A student is eligible to challenge a course only one time. The credit by exam must be taken before the first day of the class in which the student is enrolled.
Exemption tests are administered quarterly for persons wishing to establish credit by
examination in one or more of the following subjects:
- AHS 1011 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (Replaces AHS 101)
- AHS 104* - Introduction to Health Care
- AHS 109 - Medical Terminology
- BUS 1130 - Document Processing (Note: This test has two components, a written test and a skills component.)
- CIS 106 Computer Concepts
- ENG 1010 Fundamentals of English I
- MAT 1011 Business Math
- MAT 1012 Foundations of Mathematics
- MAT 1013 Algebraic Concepts (Note: Bring a calculator if taking math exams.)
- SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
*AHS 104 is a two-part test. The tester will take the written portion first. If he/she is successful, an appointment will be made for the tester to complete physical check offs, the second portion of the test. In addition, the tester must present a valid CPR card at the time of testing and proof of employment in a health care field.
Exemption of other courses may be available upon request (see advisor). Any student who feels that he/she has mastery of the competencies required for the class may take an exemption test. Be aware that a significant amount of course knowledge is needed in order to pass the exams with 80% which is required to receive credit for the course.
For those students wishing to establish credit by examination (exemption test):
1) A person who wishes to take an exemption must make an appointment in advance by calling the following person at the campus where he/she wishes to test:
- Floyd County Campus: Bonnie Moore (706) 295-6889
- Gordon County Campus: Melinda Sams (706) 624-1122
- Polk County Campus: Matt Sunrich (678) 757-2043
- Walker County Campus: Susan Martin (706) 764-3674
2) A student must be registered at GNTC in order to register for an exemption test.
3) A student may not change an existing grade of "D" or "F" on his/her transcript by taking an exemption test.
4) A student has one opportunity to pass an exemption test per available course. If he/she fails to pass the exemption test on the first try, he/she may not repeat the
test later for a second try.
5) A student who has previously registered for a course may not take an exemption test for that course.
6) A student must pay $25, payable at the GNTC cashier’s office, at the time of testing. Payment may be by cash, check, or debit/credit card.
7) Exemption tests are given from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. as follows: Floyd Campus each Friday; Gordon Campus each Tuesday; Polk Campus each Wednesday, and Walker Campus – each Friday
Competency Testing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College will accept course credits from regionally and nationally accredited institutions of higher education without time constraints. The institution does not limit the amount of time it will honor coursework taken at the college. However, Nursing and Allied Health Programs and Health Technologies programs do have limitations on science and math courses, and at the discretion of a student’s advisor, students may be required to repeat coursework where the course content has changed significantly.
Competency tests are administered quarterly for persons wishing to establish credit for courses they have taken, for which they received a grade of "C" or better, which have exceeded the course validity limit. These courses may be transfer courses or courses taken at GNTC. The competency test establishes that they still retain competency in that subject.
For those students wishing to take a Competency Test:
1) A student wishing to take a competency test must register to take the test with one of the following people.
- Frank Pharr, Dean of Health Technology, fpharr@gntc.edu, (706) 295-6881
- Patti Oliver, poliver@gntc.edu, (706) 295-6882
- Denise Grant, Walker County Campus, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health,dgrant@gntc.edu, (706) 764-3532
- Fran Shugars, fshugars@gntc.edu or telephone (706) 764-3520
2) A student must be registered at GNTC in order to register for a competency test.
3) A student may not change an existing grade of "D" or "F" on his/her transcript by taking a competency test.
4) A student has only one opportunity to pass a competency test per available course. If he/she fails to pass the competency test on the first try, he/she may not challenge the test later for a second try.
5) A student must pay $25, payable at the GNTC cashier’s office, at the time of testing. Payment may be by cash, check, or debit/credit card.
6) Competency tests are given on Fridays on Floyd Campus by appointment only and Monday through Friday by appointment only on the Walker County campus.
Competency Tests are available for the following subjects:
- AHS 1011 - Anatomy and Physiology (Formerly AHS 101)
- ◊AHS 104 - Introduction to Health Care
- AHS 109 - Medical Terminology
- AHS 1126 - Health Science Physics (Formerly AHS 156)
- AHS 1127 - Health Sciences Chemistry (Formerly AHS 157)
- BIO 2113 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Formerly BIO 193)
- BIO 2114 - Anatomy and Physiology II (Formerly BIO 194)
- CHM 1111 - Chemistry I (Formerly CHM 191)
- MAS 112 - Human Diseases
- *MAT 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics (Formerly MAT 101)
- *MAT 1013 – Algebraic Concepts (Formerly MAT 191)
- *MAT 1111 - College Algebra (Formerly MAT 191) * (Note: Bring a calculator if taking math exams.)
