COPE Health Scholars Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT counted towards graduation hours?

1. Initial training hours

2. Floor hours

3. Recruitment of referred applicants

4. Projects

The correct answer is: Projects

The option indicating that projects are not counted towards graduation hours is correct because projects typically serve an educational or experiential learning purpose rather than contributing directly to the required hours necessary for graduation. In most training programs, graduation hours emphasize direct participation in hands-on experiences, such as floor hours and initial training hours, which are essential for demonstrating competency and meeting program requirements. Conversely, recruitment of referred applicants and floor hours involve activities that directly impact program engagement and fulfillment of clinical or professional competencies, making them integral to the graduation criteria. Projects may be valuable for skill development and application, but they do not generally equate to the time commitments expected as part of the program's graduation hour requirements.