Price: Starting at $399.99 (Base Course)
Duration: 30 Months of Access
Deliverables: 100 Hours of AAPA Category 1 CME Credit
Maintaining your certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) requires a strategic approach to both education and resource management. The PANRE Review Course offered by CME Review Courses provides a comprehensive solution for Physician Assistants facing the PANRE or PANRE-LA. This course is specifically designed to provide 100 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit, ensuring you meet your cycle requirements while preparing for high-stakes assessment.
A unique feature of this program is the ability to customize your purchase with a CME gift card add-on. You have the option to add an Amazon or Apple gift card ranging from $100 to $1500 to your order. It is essential to understand that these gift cards are not free gifts; they are add-ons that allow you to maximize your employer-provided CME budget. By integrating a $1500 Amazon gift card into your PANRE review purchase, you can acquire necessary clinical tools, textbooks, and technology to further your professional development throughout the 30-month access period.
Maximizing Your CME Budget with Amazon Add-Ons
When you select the panre review course with a $1500 Amazon gift card add-on, you are creating a fund for your continued clinical education. This allows for the purchase of tangible resources that support the evidence-based practice taught within the course.
Common uses for the $1500 add-on include:
- High-fidelity diagnostic equipment (e.g., portable ultrasound butterflies or high-end stethoscopes).
- Current editions of major medical texts (e.g., Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine).
- Tablet computers for mobile access to the pance prep courses and clinical decision-making apps.
- Medical office supplies and anatomical models for patient education.
This integration ensures that your CME funds are utilized efficiently, covering both the required 100 hours of Category 1 credit and the tools necessary for your daily practice in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or any other specialty.
Clinical Focus: Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
The PANRE Review Course content is meticulously curated by Physician Assistants who understand the clinical nuances required for the NCCPA exams. In the Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology modules, we emphasize the high-yield topics found on the NCCPA Blueprint.
Your clinical practice requires rapid identification of emergent conditions versus chronic management. The following clinical vignettes represent the level of detail and practical application found within our 1,672-question bank.
Clinical Vignette 1: Internal Medicine / Cardiology
Your patient is a 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus who presents to the clinic for a routine follow-up. He reports recent onset of exertional chest heaviness that is relieved by rest. His current medications include lisinopril and metformin. Vital signs are: HR 78 bpm, BP 142/88 mmHg, SaO2 98% on room air. An EKG performed in the office shows normal sinus rhythm with no ST-segment or T-wave changes.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the diagnostic evaluation of this patient?
A) Coronary Angiography
B) Exercise Stress Test
C) Echocardiogram
D) Troponin I level
Explanation: The correct answer is B) Exercise Stress Test.
The patient presents with symptoms highly suggestive of stable angina. In a patient with a normal baseline EKG and the ability to exercise, an Exercise Stress Test is the preferred initial non-invasive diagnostic step to evaluate for coronary artery disease. Coronary Angiography (A) is the gold standard but is invasive and typically reserved for patients with high-risk findings on non-invasive testing or those who remain symptomatic despite medical therapy. An Echocardiogram (C) is useful for assessing valvular function and ejection fraction but is not the primary diagnostic tool for exertional ischemia. Troponin I (D) is used to evaluate for acute myocardial infarction; it is not indicated in the setting of stable, exertional symptoms where the patient is currently asymptomatic and hemodynamically stable.
Clinical Vignette 2: Gastroenterology
Your patient is a 45-year-old female presenting with a 2-day history of sharp right upper quadrant pain that radiates to her right scapula. She reports associated nausea and one episode of vomiting. On physical exam, she is febrile (101.2°F) and exhibits significant tenderness and inspiratory arrest upon palpation of the right upper quadrant. Laboratory studies reveal a leukocytosis of 14,000/mm³.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Biliary Colic
B) Acute Cholecystitis
C) Acute Cholangitis
D) Acute Pancreatitis
Explanation: The correct answer is B) Acute Cholecystitis.
The clinical presentation of fever, right upper quadrant pain, and a positive Murphy's sign (inspiratory arrest on palpation) is classic for acute cholecystitis. Biliary Colic (A) typically presents with similar pain, but the pain is transient (usually lasting less than 6 hours), and the patient remains afebrile without leukocytosis. Acute Cholangitis (C) is characterized by Charcot’s Triad (fever, RUQ pain, and jaundice); the absence of jaundice in this patient makes cholecystitis more likely. Acute Pancreatitis (D) usually presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back and would be characterized by elevated lipase levels.
Using Your 100 Hours of Category 1 Credit
The PANRE Review Course is not just an exam prep tool; it is an efficient way to satisfy your CME requirements. The 100 hours of AAPA Category 1 credit are specifically attributed to this course. This is a significant advantage for PAs who need to complete their entire 100-hour requirement in a single, focused program.
While we also offer a Pharmacology Course, it is important to note that the 100-hour Category 1 AAPA credit designation applies specifically to the PANRE Review Course. The Pharmacology course is also Category 1 AAPA credit, but is separate from the 100-hour PANRE bundle. Both courses provide an efficient use of CME money, especially when paired with cme gift cards to facilitate further learning.
Why Physician Assistants Choose CME Review Courses
Our content is written by physician assistants for physician assistants. While nurse practitioners and physicians also find value in our modules: often using them for Category 2 CME: the focus remains on the specific needs of the PA profession.
- Efficiency: We focus on what you need to know for the NCCPA exams without the filler.
- Accessibility: 30 months of access allows you to study at your own pace across multiple exam cycles if necessary.
- Flexibility: The cme with gift card options allow you to tailor your purchase to your specific educational needs, whether you need an amazon gift card for books or an apple gift card for clinical apps.
Clinical Vignette 3: Pulmonology
Your patient is a 24-year-old female with a history of mild intermittent asthma who presents with worsening shortness of breath and wheezing over the past three days. She has been using her albuterol inhaler every 4 hours with only minimal relief. On examination, she is tachypneic (RR 26) and has diffuse expiratory wheezing. Her pulse oximetry is 94% on room air.
According to current GINA guidelines, what is the most appropriate addition to her treatment regimen?
A) Long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) monotherapy
B) Oral Corticosteroids
C) Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA)
D) High-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
Explanation: The correct answer is B) Oral Corticosteroids.
For an acute asthma exacerbation that is not responding adequately to SABA, a short course of oral corticosteroids is indicated to reduce airway inflammation and prevent further progression. LABA monotherapy (A) is contraindicated in asthma due to increased risk of asthma-related death; it must always be used with an ICS. SAMA (C) can be used as an adjunct in the emergency department but is not the primary treatment for an outpatient exacerbation. High-dose ICS (D) is used for chronic maintenance in severe asthma, but oral steroids provide the necessary systemic anti-inflammatory effect required for an acute flare.
Conclusion: A Strategic Investment in Your Career
Choosing the right panre review course is a matter of balancing clinical rigor with logistical convenience. By selecting the CME Review Courses PANRE bundle, you receive 100 hours of Category 1 AAPA credit, 30 months of access to high-yield clinical content, and the ability to add up to a $1500 Amazon gift card for further education.
This program ensures you are not only prepared for the NCCPA exam but also equipped with the physical and digital tools needed to provide high-quality care to your patients. Explore our full range of CME with gift card options to find the package that best fits your professional goals. And for PA students and recent grads, PAtopia provides an app-based study library with 11,000+ questions covering the PANCE, PACKRAT, and all 7 EOR rotations. Learn more at cmereviewcourses.com/patopia-new-student-section/.
