9.26.2020 • For all PANCE administrations between January 2019 and December 2024
Read More3.27.2023 • NCCPA ADULT LABORATORY VALUES (Normal values for healthy adults)
Read More6.1.2021 • Every two years during the certification maintenance cycles and when a PA applies for an NCCPA exam, they are required to answer three background questions which are listed below.
Read More2.21.2024 • For all PANCE administrations beginning in January 2025
Read More9.26.2020 • The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) endeavors to assure the public that certified physician assistants (PAs) meet professional standards of knowledge and skills. Additionally, NCCPA attempts to ensure that the PAs it certifies are upholding appropriate standards of professionalism and ethics in practice. The NCCPA’s Code of Conduct for Certified and Certifying PAs and PAs with the PA-C Emeritus Designation (the "Code of Conduct") outlines principles that all certified or certifying PAs and PAs holding the PA-C Emeritus designation are expected to uphold.
Read More9.26.2020 • To take any NCCPA exam, examinees must present two forms of ID at the testing center; a primary and secondary ID or two primary IDs.
Read More5.28.2021 • This document defines the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes that physician assistants (PA) in all clinical specialties and settings in the United States should be able to demonstrate throughout their careers.
Read More5.27.2021 • The content blueprint for PANCE is used as a guideline when items are selected for the Practice Exams. However, because the Practice Exam has fewer items than PANCE, the content areas contain a smaller number of items than on PANCE.
Read More5.27.2021 • Exam Development and Passing Standards The content blueprints for NCCPA’s exams are based on scientific analyses of PA practice conducted approximately every five years. Exam questions are written by clinically practicing Certified PAs and physicians.
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