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  1. Course Prerequisites/Corequisites Course Prerequisites/Corequisites Summary How to determine what prerequisites or corequisites are required for a course, and how to register Overview Prerequisites are required courses that must be completed prior to taking a course. Corequisites... Read More
  2. Nurse Aide (CNA) Programs Nurse Aide (CNA) Programs Summary Overview of the Nurse Aide (CNA) training programs at A-B Tech Nurse Aide Level I Nurse Aide Level I is a Continuing Education class that provides short-term training to work as a caregiver in a nursing home, hos... Read More
  3. Consult With an Advisor Consult With an Advisor Summary The different types of advisors and how to consult with an advisor How to Find Your Advisor There are several ways to find your assigned advisor. Visit abtech.edu/advising. Follow instructions there fo... Read More
  4. Who Needs to Complete Placement Who Needs to Complete Placement Summary Help with determining whether or not you need to take a placement test Overview Placement helps A-B Tech assess your readiness to take college-level classes, and it helps us determine what level of English/... Read More
  5. Take Curriculum Classes Without Entering a Program Take Curriculum Classes Without Entering a Program Summary The required steps for taking curriculum classes for college credit at A-B Tech without entering a program or becoming a degree-seeking student Enrollment Steps If you want to take curric... Read More
  6. Alternate Placement Tests Alternate Placement Tests Summary Overview of the alternate placement tests that can be substituted for the EdReady test Placement Requirements Placement is required for most programs as well as for many individual classes that have prerequi... Read More
  7. Visiting Students Visiting Students Summary Overview of how visiting students can register for classes at A-B Tech Overview You're considered a visiting student if you meet at least ONE of the following conditions: You already have an Associate's degr... Read More
  8. Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning Summary Overview of Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning Overview In selected programs, we provide students with an opportunity to integrate classroom learning with supervised work experience... Read More
  9. Placement Testing (Overview) Placement Testing (Overview) Summary An overview of placement testing requirements, waiving a placement test, placement test preparation, and re-testing Placement Requirements and Options The purpose of placement is to be sure you're rea... Read More
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