Syllabus
CPNP-PC Prep Course (CPNP-PC)
81 lessons. Online and self-paced.
Exam Strategy Foundations
Build the core reasoning framework for certification-style pediatric primary care questions, including age-based interpretation, outpatient scope, and safe next-step decision making.
- 1Primary Care NP Scope
- 2Exam Domain Translation
- 3Question Task Recognition
- 4Pediatric Age Band Rules
- 5Visit Type Framing
- 6Safest Next Step
- 7Stem Data Extraction
- 8Guideline Rule Selection
- 9Disposition And Follow-Up
Well-Child Preventive Care
Covers health supervision, immunizations, screenings, anticipatory guidance, and prevention across pediatric age groups in primary care.
- 10Well-Visit Components
- 11Age-Based Anticipatory Guidance
- 12Preventive Visit Priorities
- 13Routine Vaccine Schedule Logic
- 14Catch-Up Vaccine Principles
- 15Contraindications And Precautions
- 16Vaccine Hesitancy Counseling
- 17Newborn And Infant Screening
- 18Childhood Screening Selection
- 19Adolescent Preventive Screening
- 20Injury And Risk Prevention
Growth Development Nutrition
Addresses normal growth, nutritional needs, developmental surveillance, and common feeding and growth concerns across pediatric ages.
- 21Growth Chart Interpretation
- 22Normal Growth Patterns
- 23Abnormal Growth Red Flags
- 24Infant Feeding Principles
- 25Toddler And Child Nutrition
- 26Adolescent Nutrition Risks
- 27Micronutrient Deficiency Patterns
- 28Developmental Milestone Domains
- 29Surveillance And Formal Screening
- 30Autism Early Recognition
Behavioral Mental Health
Covers common behavioral, learning, and mental health concerns seen in pediatric primary care, with emphasis on screening, initial management, safety, and referral.
- 31ADHD Core Features
- 32School And Learning Concerns
- 33Behavioral Parent Guidance
- 34Depression And Anxiety Signs
- 35Mental Health Screening Use
- 36Suicide Risk Triage
- 37Pediatric Sleep Patterns
- 38Enuresis And Encopresis
- 39Eating Disorder Recognition
Common Acute Presentations
Reviews high-yield outpatient pediatric complaints using age, severity, and red-flag recognition to guide diagnosis, treatment, and escalation.
- 40Fever Evaluation Basics
- 41Common Pediatric Rashes
- 42Otitis Sinusitis Pharyngitis
- 43Cough Wheeze Patterns
- 44Upper Respiratory Syndromes
- 45Pneumonia And Escalation
- 46Vomiting Diarrhea Dehydration
- 47Abdominal Pain Patterns
- 48Urinary Symptoms And UTI
- 49Cellulitis Abscess Bites
- 50Limp Joint Pain Swelling
- 51Head Injury Concussion Triage
Chronic Primary Care Conditions
Covers longitudinal outpatient management of common pediatric chronic illnesses with attention to monitoring, adherence, and referral thresholds.
- 52Asthma Classification Basics
- 53Asthma Follow-Up Management
- 54Allergic Rhinitis And Conjunctivitis
- 55Atopic Dermatitis Care
- 56Pediatric Obesity Assessment
- 57Healthy Weight Management
- 58Type 1 Diabetes Recognition
- 59Thyroid And Puberty Concerns
- 60Functional Constipation Management
- 61Iron Deficiency Anemia
- 62Recurrent UTI And Enuresis
Pharmacology And Safety
Emphasizes medication classes commonly used in pediatric primary care, weight-based dosing logic, adverse effect recognition, and safe prescribing habits.
- 63Weight-Based Dosing Logic
- 64Formulations And Administration
- 65Medication Safety Checks
- 66Antipyretics And Analgesics
- 67Common Pediatric Antibiotics
- 68Respiratory And Allergy Medications
- 69Dermatology And GI Medications
- 70Common Pediatric Adverse Effects
- 71Medication Adherence Barriers
- 72Toxicity And Poisoning Red Flags
Triage Referral Professional Practice
Integrates urgency recognition, adolescent care principles, legal and ethical duties, and coordinated follow-up within pediatric primary care scope.
- 73Red Flag Recognition
- 74Office Versus Emergency Care
- 75Telephone And Portal Triage
- 76Adolescent Interview Structure
- 77Confidentiality And Consent Limits
- 78Substance Use And Sexual Health
- 79Child Maltreatment Indicators
- 80Culturally Responsive Family Care
- 81Referral And Care Coordination