Logistics:
- Price: $399.99 (Base Course) + Customizable Gift Card Add-On
- Duration of Access: No expiration; you own the files upon purchase
- Quantifiable Deliverables: 100 Hours of AAPA Category 1 Credit, 720 PANRE Practice Questions (3 Full-Length Exams), Detailed Answer Explanations
For the practicing Physician Assistant, the annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend is a critical component of your professional compensation. However, many PAs find themselves at the end of the fiscal year with remaining funds that risk being forfeited if not utilized. The goal of any educational purchase should be to maximize both the clinical value and the utility of those allocated dollars.
Our PANRE Review Course is designed specifically for this purpose. By combining high-yield clinical review with flexible gift card add-ons, we offer an efficient way to fulfill your NCCPA requirements while enriching your broader educational environment.
The 100-Hour AAPA Category 1 Credit Solution
Recertification is a high-stakes process. Whether you are preparing for the traditional PANRE or participating in the PANRE-LA, you need a high-volume, high-quality question bank that mirrors the actual exam environment. The panre review course offered here provides 100 hours of AAPA Category 1 Credit, specifically attributed to the PANRE Review package.
Unlike many pance prep courses that rely on outdated 4-answer multiple-choice formats, our curriculum uses the 5-answer format utilized by the NCCPA. This ensures that your practice sessions are as close to the real thing as possible.
Maximizing Your Stipend with Gift Card Add-Ons
One of the most efficient ways to use your CME money is through our gift card add-on system. We allow purchasers to add between $100 and $1,500 in Amazon or Apple Gift Cards to their CME purchase.
It is important to clarify that these cme gift cards are not "free gifts." They are purchased add-ons that increase the total value of your educational package. This structure allows you to use your employer’s CME stipend to fund not only the core review course but also the tools you need to study effectively.
Many PAs use these add-ons to purchase:
- Medical textbooks and reference guides
- New hardware, such as an iPad or laptop, for viewing educational materials
- Clinical tools like high-quality stethoscopes or diagnostic sets
- Subscription services to medical journals or clinical databases
By including these as a purchased add-on to your course, you ensure that every dollar of your stipend is invested back into your professional development rather than left on the table at the end of the year.
Professional Clinical Assessment: Practice Question
To demonstrate the depth of our review materials, consider the following clinical scenario.
Clinical Vignette
Your patient is a 64-year-old male presenting to the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe, "tearing" chest pain that radiates to his back between the scapulae. His past medical history is significant for long-standing, poorly controlled hypertension. On physical examination, his blood pressure is 190/110 mmHg in the right arm and 165/95 mmHg in the left arm. A grade II/VI diastolic murmur is noted at the right sternal border. His HR is 105 bpm, and SaO2 is 96% on room air.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the diagnostic workup for this patient?
A. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
B. Contrast-enhanced CT angiography (CTA) of the chest and abdomen
C. 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Cardiac catheterization
E. D-dimer assay
Explanation
Correct Answer: B. Contrast-enhanced CT angiography (CTA) of the chest and abdomen
In a hemodynamically stable patient with a high clinical suspicion of aortic dissection (sudden tearing pain, hypertension, asymmetric blood pressures), Contrast-enhanced CT angiography (CTA) is the preferred initial diagnostic test. It is highly sensitive and specific, widely available, and allows for the visualization of the extent of the dissection flap.
- A (TEE) is highly accurate but is typically reserved for hemodynamically unstable patients or those with contraindications to CT contrast/radiation, as it requires sedation and is more invasive.
- C (ECG) should be performed to rule out myocardial infarction, but it is not the definitive diagnostic tool for aortic dissection.
- D (Cardiac catheterization) is an invasive procedure that can delay diagnosis and is not the first-line imaging modality for suspected dissection.
- E (D-dimer) is non-specific and should not be used to rule out a high-risk condition like aortic dissection in a patient with classic symptoms.
Content Written by PAs for PAs
The transition from clinical practice to board review requires a specific type of focus. General medical resources often contain "filler" information that isn't relevant to the NCCPA Blueprint. Our content is written by physician assistants who have successfully navigated these exams themselves.
We offer comprehensive content covering:
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine / Hospitalist
- Orthopedics
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- OB/GYN
While the core target for our panre review course is physician assistants, we also see significant value for other clinicians. Internal Medicine Physicians often purchase our programs for Category 2 CME credit. Nurse Practitioners may also claim Category 1 AAPA credit, though they should verify the specific requirements of their state board.
Why CME Review Courses is the Best Use of Your Stipend
Efficiency is the hallmark of a good review program. Our practice exams are delivered in Google Slides and Microsoft Word formats. This means:
- No platform login: You don't have to remember another password or deal with a clunky web interface.
- No subscription: Once you buy the course, it is yours. There is no expiration date on your access to the files.
- Flexible study: You can import the slides to your own Google Drive and study from your phone, tablet, or workstation during downtime in the clinic.
If you are looking for a pharmacology cme review, we offer specialized packages for that as well, including the same gift card add-on options. However, remember that the 100 hours of Category 1 AAPA credit is specifically tied to our comprehensive PANRE Review exams.
Conclusion
Maximizing your CME stipend is about more than just checking a box for your employer. it is about ensuring you have the highest quality resources to maintain your clinical excellence and pass your recertification exams. By choosing a course that offers high-yield content, matched to the NCCPA Blueprint, along with the ability to add on cme gift cards for educational enrichment, you are making a smart investment in your career.
Don't let your professional development funds go to waste. Use them to get the credits you need and the tools you want.
Explore our PANRE Review Packages and Gift Card Add-Ons here.