NCCPA Credential Process

Question 1

What is the exam required for a new Physician Assistant (PA) to become certified?

Accepted Answer

PANCE

Answer

PAEA

Answer

MPJE

Answer

MCAT

Question 2

How long is the PANCE exam?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

5 hours

Answer

6 hours

Question 3

When can a Physician Assistant take the PANCE exam?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after graduating from an accredited PA program

Answer

After completing one year of clinical practice

Answer

After completing two years of clinical practice

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After obtaining a state license

Question 4

How often must a Physician Assistant renew their certification through Maintenance of Certification (MOC)?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 years

Answer

Every 1 year

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Every 10 years

Question 5

What is a key component of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for Physician Assistants?

Accepted Answer

Completing at least 100 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Answer

Retaking the PANCE exam

Answer

Submitting a portfolio of clinical cases

Answer

Completing a written thesis