Price: $399.99 (Base Course)
Access: 30 Months
Deliverables: 1672 PANCE/PANRE Style Questions, 17+ Hours of Video Content
Bonus: Amazon or Apple Gift Cards up to $1500
If you are a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), the pharmacology requirement is something you can't ignore. Whether you are prepping for your PANRE or just need to satisfy state board requirements for prescriptive authority, finding the right online pharmacology CME is a priority.
However, with the June 30th deadline for many CME stipends and cycles rapidly approaching, you don't have time to sift through boring, fluff-filled lectures. You need high-yield content that matters in the clinic. At CME Review Courses, we’ve built our Pharmacology Review Course and PANRE Review Course to be exactly what you need: efficient, authoritative, and rewarding.
Here are five things you absolutely need to know before you click "buy" on your next CME package.
1. Not All Credits Are Created Equal (AAPA Category 1 Matters)
As a PA, you know that the NCCPA requires a specific amount of Category 1 CME. While Category 2 is easy to come by, your certification depends on those high-value Category 1 hours. Our PANRE Review Course offers 100 hours of AAPA Category 1 Credit.
If you are a Nurse Practitioner, these AAPA Category 1 credits are often accepted by the AANPCB and ANCC, but you should always verify with your specific state board. This is especially important for pharmacology-specific hours required for prescriptive authority. When you choose an online pharmacology CME for PAs, ensuring it carries the AAPA Category 1 seal means you are meeting the highest educational standards in the profession.
2. You Can Turn Your CME Stipend Into an Education Bonus
One of the most popular features of our program is the ability to add on an Amazon or Apple Gift Card. Many PAs have a "use it or lose it" CME stipend from their employer. If you have $1,500 or $2,000 to spend by the June 30th deadline, don't let that money go back to the hospital.
By purchasing our CME with Gift Card package, you can add a gift card ranging from $100 to $1500 to your order. This allows you to further your education by purchasing medical equipment, textbooks, or technology like a new iPad for the clinic. The total price is bundled, making it an efficient way to use your professional funds.
3. High-Yield Questions Save Study Time
Generic CME often involves sitting through hours of video with no assessment. That isn't how PAs learn best. Our program includes 1672 PANCE/PANRE Style Multiple Choice Questions. These aren't just "recall" questions; they are clinical vignettes designed to mirror the actual exam experience.
We cover the entire NCCPA Blueprint, including:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine/Hospitalist
- Emergency Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Dermatology
- OB/GYN
Instead of guessing what might be on the exam, you get to practice with the exact types of scenarios you’ll face in the testing center.
4. The "By PAs, For PAs" Advantage
Medical education is often written by academics who haven't been in the trenches of a busy urgent care or a high-volume hospitalist service. Our content was written by physician assistants who understand the unique challenges of the profession.
Whether we are discussing the nuances of SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure or the latest guidelines for antibiotic stewardship in the ER, the information is presented in a way that makes sense for a practicing clinician. We assume a baseline level of knowledge and focus on the "must-know" details that differentiate a correct answer from a distractor.
5. Mobile Accessibility and 30-Month Access
Most CME courses give you 6 to 12 months of access. We give you 30 months. We know that life happens. You might be studying for the PANRE while working full-time or balancing family life. With 30 months of access, you can revisit the pharmacology lectures or the question bank whenever you need a refresher.
Our platform is fully mobile-friendly, meaning you can knock out ten questions during your lunch break or listen to a cardiology lecture on your commute. It’s designed to fit into a PA's schedule, not the other way around.
Clinical Assessment and Practice Questions
To give you a feel for the level of detail in our Pharmacology Review Course, let’s look at a few high-yield clinical scenarios.
Scenario 1: Cardiovascular Management
Your patient is a 58-year-old male with a history of HTN and Type 2 Diabetes. He presents for a follow-up. His BP today is 152/94 mmHg (HR 72, SaO2 98%). He is currently taking Metformin 1000mg BID and Amlodipine 5mg daily. Lab work reveals a serum creatinine of 1.4 mg/dL and a UACR (Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio) of 350 mg/g.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in his pharmacological management?
A. Increase Amlodipine to 10mg daily
B. Add Lisinopril 10mg daily
C. Add Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg daily
D. Add Metoprolol Succinate 25mg daily
Explanation
The correct answer is B: Add Lisinopril 10mg daily.
In patients with both Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (defined here by the elevated UACR of 350 mg/g), an ACE inhibitor (like Lisinopril) or an ARB is the first-line treatment for hypertension. These medications provide a nephroprotective effect that slows the progression of diabetic nephropathy. While increasing the calcium channel blocker (Amlodipine) or adding a diuretic (HCTZ) would lower the blood pressure, they do not offer the same renal benefits as an ACE-I in the setting of albuminuria. Metoprolol is not a first-line agent for essential hypertension unless there is a specific compelling indication like HFrEF or post-MI.
Scenario 2: Endocrine and Metabolic Management
Your patient is a 64-year-old female with a 10-year history of Type 2 Diabetes. She is currently on Metformin and Glipizide. Her A1c is 8.4%. She has a history of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) with a prior stent placement two years ago. Her BMI is 32 kg/m².
Which medication should be added next to optimize her glycemic control and provide cardiovascular benefit?
A. Pioglitazone
B. Sitagliptin
C. Empagliflozin
D. Glyburide
Explanation
The correct answer is C: Empagliflozin.
For patients with Type 2 Diabetes and established ASCVD, SGLT2 inhibitors (like Empagliflozin) or GLP-1 receptor agonists are recommended because they have demonstrated significant cardiovascular benefit, including a reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). SGLT2 inhibitors also assist with weight loss and have renal protective qualities. Pioglitazone is associated with weight gain and potential heart failure exacerbation. Sitagliptin (a DPP-4 inhibitor) is weight neutral but does not offer the same degree of CV benefit. Adding Glyburide (another sulfonylurea) would increase the risk of hypoglycemia without providing CV protection.
Conclusion: Don't Miss the June 30th Deadline
If you have CME money sitting in an account, now is the time to act. Our Pharmacology Review Course and PANRE Review Course provide the Category 1 AAPA credit you need with the efficiency you deserve.
By choosing the CME with Gift Card option, you secure high-quality education and a valuable add-on that makes your professional development even more rewarding. Head over to our CME with Gift Card page to select your package before the deadline.