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Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam PANCE Prep
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PANCE FAQs
- The Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) is what physician assistants take to become certified. The PANCE measures your knowledge and understanding of medical and surgical content. Candidates must have completed a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
- The PANCE exam is comprised of two main categories:
- Knowledge of the diseases and disorders physician assistants encounter|
- Knowledge and skills related to physician assistants’ tasks when treating patients.
- Cardiovascular System (13%)
- Dermatologic System (5%)
- Endocrine System (7%)
- Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (7%)
- Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition (9%)
- Genitourinary System (Male and Female) (5%)
- Hematologic System (5%)
- Infectious Diseases (6%)
- Musculoskeletal System (8%)
- Neurologic System (7%)
- Psychiatry/Behavioral Science (6%)
- Pulmonary System (10%)
- Renal System (5%)
- Reproductive System (Male and Female) (7%)
- You will have 5 hours to complete the PANCE exam.
- The PANCE exam is computer-based and has 300 multiple-choice questions.
- The PANCE exam scaled score ranges from 200 to 800. The passing score for the PANCE is 350.
- Taking a PANCE practice exam is a great way to learn better and understand the material asked on the exam. Taking online PANCE practice exams will help you be prepared for the questions on the exam and help you identify your strengths and weaknesses to improve your PANCE exam score. Peterson’s test prep gives you access to three full-length practice tests that prepare you for exam day.
- To be eligible for the PANCE exam, you must first complete a physician assistant degree program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). After graduating from your PA program, you will have up to six years to take the PANCE. Visit the NCCPA website for a complete list of eligibility requirements.
- Before scheduling your PANCE exam, you must apply to the NCCPA and pay the fee. Once you receive a scheduling permit, you can create an online account with Pearson Vue, which administers the PANCE exam.
- You can take the PANCE exam six times after completing your PA program. If you fail to pass any of those attempts, you will no longer be eligible for the PANCE exam. After failing the exam, there is a 90-day wait time to take the PANCE.