Education and Credentialing (H&R)

What PA schools were started by the federal goverment early in the profession

U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in Staten Island

Federal Bureau of Prisons in Springfield Missouri

When did the PA program from US Public Health Service Hospital begin

1966

Public Health Service Title VII

utilize state and federal grants to in part fund their programs

When did PA programs all programs converted into Master’s

2020

What tools do schools use to predict PANCE success

SAT

GRE

Minnesota Multiphasic Personalitiy Inventory Scores

GPA

Health Experience

What has been shown to be the best predicotr for success in PA school

long-standing accreditation performed significantly better than newer programs

What does DeSales require to apply to the PA program

500 hours of patient contact

Association of Postgraduate PA Programs (APPAP)

A membership organization for programs for post-grad PA training

Post-Grad Education for PAs

Like post-graduate residency program

Sponsored by some hospitals

Typical duration is 6-12 months

Who accerdits Post-Grad Programs for PA

ARC-PA

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

The organization who deals with national certification of PAs

Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)

The standardized exam for licensing PAs

How is PANCE structured

Multiple choice, computer administered

Five sections of 60 questions each, each lasting 60 minutes

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PA-C means that a person has

Graduated from accerdited PA program

Passed the PANCE

How long are NCCPA certificates last

2 years

What are the requirements for maintaining NCCPA certificate

100 hours of CME every 2 years

What types of CME does NCCPA encourage

Peformance Improvement

Self-Assessment

Self-Assessment CME hours differ by other CME by

Getting awarded 50% extra (1hr = 1.5 hr)

How will Performance Improvement CME differ from other type

First 20 hours are double credit

How is CME awarded for precepting studnets

2 credits per 40 hours preception

Performance Improvement CME

Systematic approach to planning, implementing, and assessing quality improvement in the clinical practice setting

What does NCCPA accept as Performance Improvement CME

Activities designated as AAPA Category I PI-CME credit

Category I activities accepted for Part 4 MOC credit by an ABMS-member board

Category 1A activities accepted for Component 4 OCC credit by the American Osteopathic Association,

ABMS Multispecialty Portfolio Program activities

Self Assessment CME

The active process of a systematic review of one’s performance, knowledge base or skill set

What does NCCPA accept as Self-Assessment CME

AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment Credit by AAPA

Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE)

A recertification exam for NCCPA

How frequently does PANRE need to be taken

Every 10 years

How is PANRE formatted

Composed of 240 multiple choice questions arranged in 4 blocks of 60 minutes each

Core Medical Knowledge (NCCPA Def)

the essential, foundational knowledge and cognitive skills required for PAs to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan and across the spectrum of medicine, regardless of the specialty or area of practice

PANRE-LA

An alternative to the PANRE where 25 questions are given in quarters for 2 years, making up 200 questions

When do you apply for PANRE-LA

Year 6

Certificates of Added Qualification (CAQ)

NCCPA speciality certifications for PA

What specialities have CAQs

Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery

Dermatology

Emergency Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

Hospital Medicine

Nephrology

ObGyn

Occupational Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Pediatrics

Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care

Psychiatry

Criteria for Obtaining a CAQ

Current PA-C certification

Possession of a valid, unrestricted license to practice as a PA in at least one jurisdiction in the United States or its territories, or unrestricted privileges to practice as a PA for a government agency

At least 75 credits of Category I specialty CME (25 within 2 years)

One to two years of experience

Procedures and patient case experience appropriate for the specialty

A specialty exam.