Certification Exams
NCCPA offers several exams depending on where you are in the certification process.
New graduate? You need to take PANCE, the initial certifying exam.
Already certified? You need to take a recertification exam during the 5th or 6th
year of your six-year certification maintenance cycle. Currently, we offer two recertification
exams PANRE and Pathway II.
Lost certification? You can regain it by passing any of our exams, if you meet the
specific eligibility requirements. For more information on regaining your certification,
click here
NCCPA also offers Practice Exams to help you prepare for the PANCE and PANRE. If
you are feeling unsure about how you will perform on an exam, taking a Practice
Exam can help alleviate those fears and help you focus your studies.
Choose an exam, or choose one of the other exam-related topics below, to learn more
about it.
PANCE
The Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) - the initial certification
exam.
PANCE is a computer-based, multiple-choice test comprising 360 questions that assess
basic medical and surgical knowledge administered at Pearson VUE testing centers.
Cost $475
Learn more about PANCE...
PANRE
The Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) is one of two options
for recertifying PAs. PANRE is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam administered
at Pearson VUE testing centers. Cost $350
Learn more about PANRE...
