Short answer
Five hours of testing plus up to 45 minutes of breaks and a tutorial, about a 6-hour appointment.
USA PANCE Exam: Quick Facts
- Organization
- NCCPA
- Questions
- 300 (5 blocks × 60)
- Time
- 5 hours of testing; ~6-hour appointment
- Fee
- $550
- Credential
- PA-C
- Maintenance
- 100 CME / 2 years; recert every 10 years
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