Credential Process Flashcards
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Which organization administers the PANCE and PANRE examinations on behalf of NCCPA?
Answer: Prometric
NCCPA contracts with Prometric to administer both PANCE and PANRE at authorized testing centers.
A PA-C who fails the PANCE on the first attempt must wait how long before retaking it?
Answer: 90 days
NCCPA requires a 90-day waiting period between PANCE attempts.
What is the maximum number of times a candidate may attempt the PANCE?
Answer: 6
Candidates have a maximum of 6 lifetime attempts to pass the PANCE.
When a PA moves from one state to another, what credential document does NCCPA typically provide to state licensing boards?
Answer: A Certificate of Good Standing
NCCPA issues a Certificate of Good Standing confirming current certification status when requested for state licensure purposes.
Under the Pathway II option for PANRE, which of the following best describes the format?
Answer: Quarterly assessments totaling 25 questions per quarter over 5 years
PANRE-LA (Pathway II) involves quarterly longitudinal assessments of 25 questions each, spread across a 5-year cycle.
What happens to a PA-C's certification if they do not meet the 100 CME requirement within a 2-year cycle?
Answer: Certification becomes 'not certified' and the PA cannot use the PA-C credential
Failing to meet CME requirements causes certification to lapse to 'not certified' status, prohibiting use of the PA-C title.
Which category of CME is specifically required by NCCPA as part of the 100 CME credits per cycle?
Answer: At least 50 Category 1 AAPA credits
NCCPA requires at least 50 of the 100 CME credits to be Category 1 AAPA-approved credits.