Short answer
The cardiovascular system is the largest organ-system category on the NCCPA blueprint.
PANCE Blueprint
The blueprint covers organ systems (cardiovascular is the largest, followed by pulmonary, GI/nutrition, musculoskeletal, EENT, reproductive, endocrine, neurologic, psychiatry/behavioral, renal, genitourinary, hematologic, infectious disease and dermatologic) and task areas such as history and physical, diagnostic studies, diagnosis, pharmaceutical therapeutics, clinical interventions, health maintenance and professional practice.
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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