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.

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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.