Price: Starting at $399.99
Access: 30 Months
Deliverables: 100 Category 1 AAPA CME Credits, Comprehensive PANRE Blueprint Coverage, 30 Months of Access
Selecting a PANRE review course requires more than just finding a list of medical topics. For the practicing physician assistant, the choice must balance clinical relevance, credit requirements, and the efficient use of employer-provided CME funds. The PANRE Review Course offered by CME Review Courses is designed specifically to meet the high-volume credit needs of PAs while providing practical, high-yield clinical education that mirrors the NCCPA blueprint.
Understanding the 100-Hour AAPA Category 1 Credit Requirement
The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) is a significant milestone in a PA's career. The NCCPA requires maintenance of certification through a combination of CME and examination. Our PANRE Review Course provides exactly 100 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit. This is a critical distinction; while many courses offer smaller blocks of credit, our package allows a PA to fulfill a massive portion of their cycle requirements in a single, comprehensive review.
It is important to note that while we offer various packages, the 100 hours of Category 1 AAPA credit is specific to the PANRE Review Course. Other specialized offerings, such as our Pharmacology courses, provide targeted credit but do not carry the same 100-hour designation.
Maximizing CME Budgets with Gift Card Add-Ons
A unique feature of our curriculum is the ability to customize your purchase with CME gift cards. We offer Amazon and Apple Gift Card add-ons ranging from $100 to $1500.
It is vital for purchasers to understand that these are not free gifts. They are add-ons that are integrated into the total purchase price of the CME package. This structure allows clinicians to utilize their annual CME stipend to not only secure high-quality board review materials but also to acquire the tools necessary for further education: such as medical textbooks, clinical reference hardware, or upgraded technology for viewing board review content.
When comparing pance prep courses and PANRE options, the ability to bundle these educational tools into a single transaction is a significant advantage for hospitalists and primary care providers who need to maximize their professional development funds before the end of the fiscal year.
Internal Medicine and Hospitalist Clinical Focus
For those working in Internal Medicine or as Hospitalists, the PANRE content must be more than theoretical. It needs to reflect the complexity of the patients seen during daily rounds. Our content is written by physician assistants for physician assistants, ensuring that the "clinical pearls" are applicable to real-world practice.
Whether you are managing acute heart failure, identifying complex dermatological manifestations of systemic disease, or navigating the nuances of inpatient psychiatry, our review materials provide the necessary depth to both pass the exam and improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Vignettes and Practice Questions
In accordance with our commitment to direct clinical education, evaluate the following scenarios. These vignettes represent the type of content you will encounter in our PANRE Review Course and are reflective of the NCCPA examination style.
Clinical Case 1: Cardiology
Your patient is a 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension and tobacco use who presents to the emergency department with sudden onset "tearing" chest pain that radiates to the back. His blood pressure is 190/110 mmHg in the right arm and 165/95 mmHg in the left arm. A chest X-ray reveals a widened mediastinum.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial pharmacological intervention for this patient?
A. Intravenous Nitroprusside
B. Intravenous Esmolol
C. Oral Lisinopril
D. Intravenous Heparin
Correct Answer: B. Intravenous Esmolol
The clinical presentation is highly suggestive of an aortic dissection. The primary goal in management is "anti-impulse" therapy: reducing both the heart rate and the blood pressure to decrease the shear stress on the aortic wall. A short-acting beta-blocker like Esmolol or Labetalol is the first-line treatment. Nitroprusside (Choice A) can cause reflex tachycardia and increased shear stress if used without prior beta-blockade. Lisinopril (Choice C) is inappropriate for acute hypertensive emergencies of this nature. Heparin (Choice D) is contraindicated in a suspected or confirmed dissection.
Clinical Case 2: Internal Medicine/Pulmonology
Your patient is a 54-year-old female smoker who presents with a persistent cough and weight loss. A CT scan shows a peripheral lung mass. A subsequent biopsy confirms adenocarcinoma.
Which of the following is true regarding this patient’s diagnosis?
A. It is the most common type of lung cancer in non-smokers.
B. It is typically centrally located near the bronchi.
C. It is most frequently associated with paraneoplastic syndromes like SIADH.
D. It has the strongest association with smoking compared to small cell lung cancer.
Correct Answer: A. It is the most common type of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Adenocarcinoma is the most common primary lung malignancy in the United States and is the most frequent type found in non-smokers, although it still frequently occurs in smokers. It is typically located peripherally (contradicting Choice B). Paraneoplastic syndromes like SIADH (Choice C) are more commonly associated with Small Cell Lung Cancer. Small cell and squamous cell carcinomas have a much stronger correlation with smoking history (Choice D) than adenocarcinoma.
Why Choose CME Review Courses?
The market for cme gift cards and board review is crowded, but few providers offer the specific combination of 30-month access and 100 hours of AAPA Category 1 credit. Our curriculum covers the breadth of medical specialties including:
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine Hospitalist
- Orthopedics
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- OB/GYN
For PA students and recent graduates preparing for the PANCE and EOR exams, PAtopia delivers 11,000+ board-style questions in one app — no subscription needed. Check it out at cmereviewcourses.com/patopia-new-student-section/. Download on the App Store or Google Play.
While the content is tailored for physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians often find immense value in our packages for their Category 2 credit or state-specific requirements.
Final Considerations for Your PANRE Prep
When you are ready to purchase, ensure you are selecting the package that best fits your educational needs. Our PANRE Review Course remains the gold standard for those needing to fulfill large CME requirements while simultaneously preparing for their recertification exam.
By choosing a course with an Amazon or Apple Gift Card add-on, you are investing in your future clinical practice. Use the gift card to purchase the latest clinical hardware or reference texts that will serve you long after you have successfully passed your PANRE.
Ready to start your review? View our PANRE Review Course with Gift Card options today. For PAtopia, download on the App Store or Google Play.
