NCCPA Credential Process 2

Question 1

Which organization administers the PANCE and PANRE examinations on behalf of NCCPA?

Accepted Answer

Prometric

Answer

NCCPA contracts with Prometric to administer both PANCE and PANRE at authorized testing centers.

Question 2

A PA-C who fails the PANCE on the first attempt must wait how long before retaking it?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

NCCPA requires a 90-day waiting period between PANCE attempts.

Question 3

What is the maximum number of times a candidate may attempt the PANCE?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

Candidates have a maximum of 6 lifetime attempts to pass the PANCE.

Question 4

When a PA moves from one state to another, what credential document does NCCPA typically provide to state licensing boards?

Accepted Answer

A Certificate of Good Standing

Answer

NCCPA issues a Certificate of Good Standing confirming current certification status when requested for state licensure purposes.

Question 5

Under the Pathway II option for PANRE, which of the following best describes the format?

Accepted Answer

Quarterly assessments totaling 25 questions per quarter over 5 years

Answer

PANRE-LA (Pathway II) involves quarterly longitudinal assessments of 25 questions each, spread across a 5-year cycle.

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