Interactive Content Blueprint for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
Here is a brand-new clickable interactive version of the 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Blueprint (official version here) verbatim with some clarifications in the MSS section. All topics are linked to Smarty PANCE lessons and Blueprint system exams.
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Medical Content Categories | Percentage* |
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% |
Medical Content Categories
Cardiovascular System (13%)
Dermatologic System 5 %
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Dermatology System Content Blueprint |
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Endocrine System (7%)
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Adrenal disorders
• Primary adrenal insufficiency • Multiple endocrine neoplasia • Hyperparathyroidism • Acromegaly/gigantism |
Endocrine System Exam Take Exam |
Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (7%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Content Blueprint |
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Eye disorders
o Cataract o Blepharitis • Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders o Nystagmus o Macular degeneration o Blowout fracture o Amaurosis fugax |
o Acoustic neuroma o Cholesteatoma • Other abnormalities of the ear o Mastoiditis Neoplasms Benign and Malignant • Epistaxis • Infectious/inflammatory disorders o Aphthous ulcers • Trauma • Other oropharyngeal disorders
Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Exam Take Exam |
Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition (9%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Gastroenterology and Nutrition System Content Blueprint |
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Genitourinary System (Male and Female) (5%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Genitourinary System Content Blueprint |
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Hematologic System (5%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Hematology System Content Blueprint |
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Infectious Diseases (6%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Infectious Disease System Content Blueprint |
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Musculoskeletal System (8%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Musculoskeletal System Content Blueprint |
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Neurologic System (7%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Neurologic System Content Blueprint |
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Psychiatry/Behavioral Science (6%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Psychiatry/Behavioral Science System Content Blueprint |
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Abuse and neglect
• Child abuse • Generalized anxiety disorder • Major depressive disorder Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders Somatic symptom and related disorders Substance-related and addictive disorders |
Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Exam
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Pulmonary System (10%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Pulmonary System Content Blueprint |
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Renal System (13%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Renal System Content Blueprint |
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Reproductive System (Male and Female) (7%)
Interactive 2022-2023 NCCPA™ PANCE Reproductive System Content Blueprint |
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