Resources:

Course Materials

Registered attendees will receive access to session Power Points presented by faculty. Dermatology core curriculum includes the diagnosis, management, prevention, and monitoring of the complex, acute, and chronic skin disorders, which fully aligns with the current test blueprint for the DCNP and CAQ-Derm certification examinations. These documents outline the minimum competencies for dermatology NPs and PAs specializing in dermatology.  An additional focus will be provided on pharmacotherapeutics.

Books

Dermatology Essentials for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
The first textbook detailing the core curriculum and preparation materials for certification is available at available and compliments the course materials https://www.fhea.com/bookstore/?Topic-Tag=Review.  It also includes 200 practice examination questions allowing the learner to self-identify areas of strength and those needing additional study focus.

Websites

There are important documents and resources that guide the standards for dermatology NP and PA clinical practice. Dermatology certification exams have been developed for each profession and outline the core knowledge and skills that any NPs or PAs should master for competency. Regardless of whether a dermatology NP or PA achieves certification (or not), these specialty competencies are the standard by which the clinician will be held accountable.

For information about the certification:

DCNP for NPs: Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board – https://www.dnpcb.org.

CAQ-Derm for PA: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants https://www.nccpa.net/specialty-certificates/#dermatology.

Dermatology Essentials for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Author: Margaret Bobonich, DNP, FNP-C, DCNP, FAANP
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Fitzgerald Health Education Associates
ISBN: 978-1-5794-2650-7

This 450 page dermatology study guide presents a concise and thorough curriculum of dermatology concepts that provide a foundation for dermatology NP and PA practice. Designed for both new and experienced advanced practice providers caring for patients with skin conditions, this content is essential for gaining knowledge, developing practice competencies, and improving quality of care. Nurse practitioners preparing for the Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner (DCNP) examination will find this a critical tool for preparation and success.

What’s inside:

• Essential dermatology topics synthesized into an organized, easy-to-read format using charts and tables for quick references.
• An enhanced professional tool to assess and guide the education and training of new NPs and PAs practicing dermatology.
• Critical knowledge concepts for the development of competencies based on the published Competencies for Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (2018).
• An invaluable resource for preparation for the DCNP examination with targeted content based on the latest DCNP exam blueprint.
• Guidance for test-taking skills and building confidence for the DCNP examination.
• 200 Practice examination questions that help you personalize a learning plan based on your own strengths and weaknesses.

This is the first, and ONLY study guide and examination prep book for the Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner (DCNP) examination. This study guide was developed in response to requests from hundreds of dermatology NPs across the U.S. Content includes dermatology topics tested on the exam, with an enhanced focus on pharmacotherapeutics. Additional content will include test-taking strategies, as well as practice exam questions on every topic.