The PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint Checklist

Your Blueprint to Success Starts Here! If you are at all like me the hardest part of studying for your PANCE or PANRE is figuring out where to begin. There is an ever-growing list of review books, podcasts, online programs, in-person review courses, and anecdotal recommendationsto choose from. It's overwhelming! So the key to success is to choose one or two, set a study schedule and STICK WITH IT! The NCCPA is kind enough to provide us with a list of topics that will be on the exam in the form of the NCCPA Content Blueprint. This year for the first time, the PANCE and PANRE blueprints are different. New for 2019! I have also created two new interactive PANCE and PANRE/Pilot alternative blueprints accessible on my smartypance.com website which make studying blueprint topics a breeze. They are freely available in both an online and hyperlinked PDF format. Interactive Content Blueprint for the PANCE / (Download PDF) Interactive Content Blueprint for the PANRE/ (Download PDF) When creating exam questions the NCCPA does not deviate from this list of required topics. Sometimes their questions are frustratingly complex or convoluted for sure, but, it is a safe bet that if you know the key terms from each of these topics you will pass your exam. To make this a bit less overwhelming for PANRE test takers the content blueprint is now divided into three assessment levels. Level 1: Recognize the most likely diagnosis and refer appropriately Level 2: Make a diagnosis, interpret results and know the first-line treatment Level 3: Know everything along with how to manage comorbid conditions, contraindications, and complications The take-home message from the NCCPA is clear: follow the blueprint and your success is guaranteed, but who has time to review and memorize 482 diseases? The NCCPA PANCE Content Blueprint Cardiology 13% 11 subsections 51 disorders Pulmonary 10% 8 subsections 31 disorders GI and Nutrition 9% 14 subsections 38 disorders Musculoskeletal 8% 9 subsections 36 disorders ENT 7% 26 subsections 61 disorders Reproductive 7% 11 subsections 46 disorders Neurology 7% 13 subsections 34 disorders Endocrinology 7% 7 subsections 17 disorders Infectious Disease 6% 8 subsections 41 disorders Psychiatry/Behavioral Science 6% 16 subsections 18 disorders Genitourinary 5% 10 subsections 25 disorders Renal 5% 7 subsections, 14 disorders Dermatology 5% 14 subsections 55 disorders Hematology 5% 7 subsections 15 disorders Total:14 organ systems and 482 diseases/disorders The NCCPA PANRE Content Blueprint Cardiology 13% 45 disorders (level 1) 7 level three 29 level two Pulmonary 10% 18 disorders 6 level three 16 level two GI and Nutrition 11% 37 disorders 3 level three 22 level two Musculoskeletal 8% 28 disorders 0 level three 16 level two EENT 8% 38 disorders 3 level three 25 level two Reproductive 7% 25 disorders 0 level three 10 level two Neurology 7% 22 disorders 3 level three 12 level two Endocrinology 6% 14 disorders 5 level three 7 level two Infectious Disease 6% 20 disorders 2 level three 17 level two Psychiatry/Behavioral Science 5% 12 disorders 0 level three 5 level two Genitourinary 5% 17 disorders 0 level three 11 level two Renal 3% 5 disorders 0 level three 3 level two Dermatology 6% 27 disorders 1 level three 22 level two Hematology 4% 12 disorders 0 level two 3 level two Total:14 organ systems and 320 diseases/disorders (92 level one only / 198 level two / 30 level three) Some topics are very narrow such as viral croup, other topics are extremely broad such as normal labor and delivery... I mean seriously how do you even begin to wrap your head around this one? Hence, these easy to use, interactive PANCE and PANRE checklists. I have also been compiling PANCE and PANRE Blueprint Pearls with flashcards sets to simplify the review process, allowing you to hone in on the questions stems that will guide you to the correct answer. Print it up, download it, or access it online and start crossing out the topics you understand, marking the ones you don't and making notes of key terms you would like to remember. The PDF version is interactive and linked directly to the individual lessons on SMARTY PANCE. Follow the links below to download your PANCE or PANRE interactive checklist (online or PDF) Interactive Blueprint for the PANCE / (PDF) Interactive Blueprint for the PANRE / (PDF) This is a completely interactive checklist and unlike a static book, I have created a searchable online index of the entire content blueprint as part of the Smarty PANCE/PANCE board review website. The checklist links to each of these 467 topics, members can simply click on a topic to explore it further. Also included are 13 topic-specific content blueprint exams available to all members, as well as a slew of other exams and review material. Members of both the PANCE and PANRE Academy and Smarty PANCE receive access to both sites with a single login... Cool! If you areinterested in becoming a member you can sign up here (The PANCE and PANRE Academy) or here (Smarty PANCE + ReelDx) If you have any questions or need help along the way don't hesitate to drop me a line or leave me a message in the comments. Warmly, Stephen Pasquini PA-C You may also like -The PANCE and PANRE Preparation Checklist Let's break down your PANCE and PANRE preparation in as few steps as possible 1. 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