PNCB CPNP-AC Certification Exam Syllabus

• emergent and life-threatening conditions
• acute, complex, critical, and chronic conditions
• normal and abnormal findings

- Identify and order diagnostic studies (for example, blood and body fluids, EKG, imaging)

• Initiate and manage the resuscitation and stabilization of emergent and life-threatening conditions
• Recognize indications for interventions
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies
• Prescribe, use, and monitor technological devices (for example, mechanical ventilation, continuous blood glucose monitor, non-invasive and invasive monitoring)
• Perform procedures as indicated
• Monitor for and respond to potential and actual complications
• Evaluate therapeutic interventions and modify them based on patient response or outcomes on an ongoing basis

- Collaboration, Referral, and Care Coordination

• Collaborate with interprofessional and multidisciplinary teams to meet patient care needs, including seeking and providing consultation
• Refer patients to subspecialists, other healthcare disciplines, or different levels of care
• Identify barriers and coordinate care for pediatric patients and caregivers
• Facilitate patient transitions across the continuum of care

- Education

• Identify and address barriers to learning
• Educate the patient and caregiver regarding specific diagnosis, treatment options (including benefits of and potential adverse reactions), and ongoing plan of care
• Provide pertinent anticipatory guidance to promote health and safety
• Discuss return precautions and parameters for seeking follow-up care

• Critically appraise and synthesize research and integrate findings into clinical practice
• Engage in the development, implementation, evaluation, and/or modification of quality improvement initiatives
• Develop and promote professional and collaborative relationships (for example, mentoring, educating other professionals, role acquisition)
• Advocate for policies that enhance the delivery of healthcare to pediatric populations and families

- Legal and Ethical

• Promote a culture of patient safety
• Incorporate cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness into practice
• Foster ethical practices and decision-making
• Maintain professional accountability by practicing in accordance with regulatory and employer guidelines (for example, licensing, credentialing, privileging, competency)