The CASPer assessment evaluates non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics important for academic and professional success in healthcare. This assessment is comprised of 12 sections of video and written scenarios. Following each scenario, you will have a set amount of time to answer a set of probing questions. Proficient typing skills may be an asset to applicants.

To complete the CASPer assessment, visit TakeAltus.com to create an account and register to book an appointment to complete the assessment. 

The assessment can only be completed once within the academic year (July 1 through June 30 the following year). One CASPer result will be accepted per application. However, you can use the same assessment results for multiple program applications.

Make sure to pay the distribution fee for each program you are interested in so that your results are forwarded to the appropriate program(s).

You do not need to complete a Snapshot assessment.

CASPer cost

The CASPer assessment costs $50 CAD plus $16 per program.

You pay once to write the assessment. You will pay an additional fee of $16 to send the assessment score for each program application.

Test fees are non-refundable.

CASPer assessment deadlines

Dates and deadlines are subject to change. Tests submitted after the posted deadlines will not be reviewed or accepted.

🚨 Interprovincial students from Saskatchewan will not be required to write the CASPer for the Fall 2025 intake.

Program Intake semester CASPer deadline* Program application deadline
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Fall 2025 Dec. 5, 2024 Dec. 1, 2024
Fall 2025 Saskatchewan applicants n/a March 31, 2025
Medical Radiologic Technology Fall 2025 April 8, 2025 March 31, 2025
Respiratory Therapy Fall 2025 April 8, 2025 March 31, 2025
Fall 2025 Saskatchewan applicants n/a n/a

*The CASPer deadline is 4:30 pm MST on the specified date.

Preparing for the CASPer test

The CASPer test typically is a 90-110 minute online, open-response situational judgement test. The test is divided into two response sections:

  • the video response section, which is the first portion of the test,
  • followed by the typed response section for a total of 14 scenarios. 

We recommend you complete the assessment as early as possible.

Test preparation resources >

During the CASPer assessment 

CASPer assessments are done by appointment. Once you have paid for the assessment, you will need to book an appointment to complete the assessment. All appointments are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Once you have completed the exam, you must distribute the results to ensure they are forwarded to the appropriate program(s). 

CASPer results

CASPer assessment scores are distributed to the program approximately two weeks following the session. Once you have completed the entrance testing process and submitted your program application, you can log in to your admission status portal to monitor the status of your application.

Entrance exam booking process

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.