The new, fifth edition of A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertificiation Examinations for Physician Assistants is the foremost trusted preparation resource for the PANCE and PANRE. The text features high-yield outline-format review and pretest and post-test questions based on the blueprint of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Developed and endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), this edition's content reflects up-to-date information and has been reviewed and validated by subject matter experts working hard in the field.

HereOCOs a better way to prepare for your PANCE or PANREOCoa unique and highly effective dual-learning structure with more than 1,700 questions that cover all organ systems. Part I is your medical information base. Strategically designed, didactic questions use clinical vignettes to illustrate real-world applications. Multiple correct answers with rationales help you apply your problem-solving skills to realistic situations. Part II gauges your test success with simulated exam questions that mirror the actual PANCE and PANRE. Compare your answers to the information in Part I to identify your strengths and weaknesses and focus your studies."

Essentials for supporting Physician's Assistants (PA-S) and Certified Physician's Assistants (PA-C) in a stripped down, need-to-know 6 page laminated guide to the PANCE/PANRE registry exam. Focus is on exam content areas that are important in practice analysis as outlined by the NCCPA. The study guide is split into the content task areas that the NCCPA has highlighted in their exam content blueprint. To increase scores for certification and recertification this guide is a must-have. 6-page laminated guide includes: Overview History-Taking Skills Risk Factors For Selected Medical Conditions Performing Physical Examinations Laboratory Studies Diagnostic Studies Clinical Intervention Formulating Diagnoses Health Maintenance Pharmaceutical Therapeutics Basic Science Concepts Organ System Disorders

Using the popular JAAPA Quick Recertification Series (QRS) format developed by PAs for PAs, this unique review presents up-to-date coverage of all certification and recertification topics, including preventive medicine, identification and treatment of illness, and diagnostic testing, accompanied by pre-and post-tests that help readers easily assess their knowledge and target areas for further study. This approach, designed by learning experts in partnership with leading clinicians and PA faculty, has been used successfully for more than a decade and is tailored for PAs. Combined with hands-on study tools and proven techniques to maximize learning and test-taking, this resource not only prepares students and PAs for success on the PANCE and PANRE but helps users self-assess their baseline knowledge and save time in preparation for any exam.

Endorsed by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for PAs is a trusted resource for mastering the core information you need to know to pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) or the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE). The most complete resource of its kind, this updated edition reflects the latest developments in the field and features engaging study tools, review questions, and new quick-review Pearls to reinforce your knowledge, guide your studying, and increase test-taking confidence.

A rigorous “flashcards in a book” review for the Physician Assistant certification and recertification exams Market: physician assistant residents (approx. 4,800 per year); PAs preparing for recertification (5,000 every six years) 4,000 Q&As with only the correct answer provided Certification and recertification exams are given year round with summer and fall being the most popular times Daniel Thibodeau, MHP, PA-C (Norfolk, VA) is an assistant professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Scott H. Plantz, M.D. (Chicago, IL) is an associate professor at Chicago Medical School.