An
electronic version of the Fall 2009 Board Review is now available.
Each lecture consists of a split screen format with a window displaying the
lecturers' PowerPoint slides and the other window displaying video of the
lecturer. The Electronic Review is now available for the same price in two
formats, as either a Windows XP/ Windows 7/ Vista DVD or a Mac two DVD set.
The
DVD format includes the bonus feature of extra audio-only files of all the
lectures that can be uploaded and played on portable MP3 players. Both sets
include a bonus PDA- DVD of video files with narrated power point slides for
viewing on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Windows Mobile 6 PDAs. This allows users
to review 4 ways: On the PC with the speaker video and slides; PDA video of
the narrated slides; reading the PDF handouts in print or on screen; and, MP3
audio only for jogging, car rides, etc. See the demonstration link above for
a short video of this bonus feature.
NEW: The
student copy has the OPTION of 2 weeks of unlimited online PANCE/PANRE-type
practice tests from Exam Master (see
http://www.exammaster.com/other-health-fields/physician-assistant).
This is activated by the user when you want to use your two weeks (recommended
after reviewing the entire home study). There is an additional $10 charge per
copy for this access with the student edition.
The Windows version requires Microsoft
Internet Explorer version 6+ (free at
http://www.microsoft.com) and the latest version of Windows Media Player
(free at http://www.microsoft.com).
Your computer will need a sound card and speakers to hear the audio. The
Windows-version Review requires either Windows XP, Windows 7, or Vista
operating systems. The Mac Version is compatible with Apple/Mac operating
systems using Safari or Firefox web browsers and Flash video player. Windows
users must accept ActiveX content when playing the Review and make Internet
Explorer the preferred web browser (Not Firefox or other browsers). The DVD
format can be played in a DVD or DVD/CD combination drives of a laptop or
desktop PC. The DVD will not play in a free-standing DVD player. A high
speed connection (DSL or cable) is NOT required for this Electronic Review,
but is needed to use the online Exam Master practice tests See
Windows PC requirements and
Instructions. See
Mac Requirements and instructions. See the
Speaker Biosketches, and
Course Objectives
As a
demonstration of the (Windows) format utilized for the Certification /
Recertification Review recording, you may view the complete lecture on "A
Review of Hematology", presented by Allan Platt, PA-C. Mr Platt is a
popular lecturer at state and national conferences. A copy of the lecture
handout is
also available. To view this demonstration you will need a current (i.e.,
Version 6 or higher) version of Internet Explorer and of Windows Media Player
( Version 10). A high speed connection (Cable or DSL) is required. Please be
patient as the video file buffers and prepares to play; this may take a minute
or two. Please note that this demonstration utilizes streaming files over the
Internet. As bandwidth and connection speed can affect your reception of this
file, we have chosen to release the final Certification / Recertification set
only as a DVD set which will not require an internet connection. If you
are prompted by your Browser that "Active X" content is detected, please
"allow blocked content" to view the demo. (
Mr Platt is a popular speaker
at PA conferences and other medical meetings. You can access some of his
articles here:
Anemia ;
Bleeding ;
Hemolysis ;
Hypercoagulable ;
PDA Review
The Review consists of lectures to
refresh the learner's knowledge on a wide range of core medical problems and
content including the following topics:
The Review Conference is designed
based upon the list of topics potentially on the PANCE / PANRE blueprint as
provided by the NCCPA, and by review of the PANCE / PANRE board exam matrix of
question distribution. Obviously, the exact content of the PANCE and PANRE
exams is confidential and not known to the developers of the Review
Conference, and no suggestion is made that the Review Conference or practice
exam questions represent the level of complexity or distribution of topics on
the actual examinations.
The discounted price for student purchases (no CME
credit) is $150 per DVD set (GA residents need to pay sales tax; please
call 404.727.7827 to verify you tax rate). ExamMaster questions can be
optionally accessed for $10 with the Student Edition. Please download and use
the order
form. PA Programs may also purchase the DVD sets in bulk for use with
their students (see below).
To print a
PDF of the Student Edition order form to fax or mail, please click this link
For more technical
questions about the DVD review (including instructions for uploading to PDA/Smartphone/iPod
Touch), please visit our Review
FAQ page.
PA Programs may purchase the DVD sets in quantity
for the following discounts:
DVD sets (10 minimum -40 copies) $100 / set
DVD sets ( 40-80 copies) $4000 total
Institutional orders include up to two (2) complimentary CME copies for PA faculty
(1 with 20 copies and 2 with 40 or more), with CME eligibility (requires post test). Institutional orders should use this order form.
Please call 404.727.7827 if you have questions about institutional orders.
To print a PDF
of the PA Program Edition order form to fax or mail, please click this link
