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Critical Care Review for APPs: CCAPP Exam Prep

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About this course

Dates: April 25, 2026 | Credits: 8.25 | Location: CHEST HQ or Virtual

In this course, expert nurse practitioners and physician assistants will review core critical care topics addressed in the CHEST Critical Care APP Certification (CCAPP) Exam. This course will address key areas of the exam blueprint, including (but not limited to) neurovascular, cardiac emergencies, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, point-of-care ultrasound interpretation, and metabolic issues.

This course is designed to jumpstart your CCAPP test preparation, but is open to any APP looking to solidify their critical care knowledge. You can attend in person at CHEST Headquarters in Glenview, Illinois, or join the livestreamed sessions from home.

Please consider also taking the Procedural Skills for the Critical Care Clinician course at CHEST HQ on April 23-24 in conjunction with this course. You can register for one or both courses above. You will receive 15% off if you register for both courses during the early bird period.

What you'll learn

Core principles of identifying, evaluating, and treating various forms of shock

Essential strategies for managing respiratory failure, including ventilator setup, troubleshooting, and optimization

Key concepts in assessing and managing acute kidney injury and renal support therapies in the ICU

Foundational understanding of hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation, and targeted intervention for critically ill patients

Who should attend

Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia Critical Care, Emergency Medicine

Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants

All experience levels

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Study with the experts. Pass your exam.

Course content follows the ABIM critical care medicine blueprint for the 10-year Maintenance of Certification exam and the LKA.

Cardiovascular Disorders: 17.5%

 

Critical Care Ultrasound Scanning: 2%

 

Gastrointestinal Disorders: 5%

 

Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders: 5.5%

 

Infectious Disease: 12%

 

Neurologic Disorders: 9.5%

 

Pharmacology and Toxicology: 4.5%

 

Pulmonary Disease: 20%

 

Renal, Endocrine, and Metabolic Disorders: 15%

 

Research, Administration, and Ethics: 2%

 

Surgery, Trauma, and Transplantation: 7%

 

Meet Your Instructors


CHEST faculty are nationally recognized experts in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine who are trusted, respected clinicians in the chest medicine community. Through immersive learning experiences, our instructors help practitioners deliver exceptional care to their patients.

Kristina Kordesch, ACNP (Chair)

Lead MICU Advanced Practice Provider
UCSF Health

San Francisco, CA

Meghan Kirkland, PA-C, MPAS (Co-Chair)

Executive Director of Advanced Practice
Piedmont Healthcare

Atlanta, GA

Timothy J. Kinsey, PA-C, FCCP

Manager of Surgical Advanced Practice Providers
Endeavor Health

Janna Landsperger, APRN-BC, FCCP

Senior Associate in Medicine
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN

Leeah Sloan, PA-C, FCCP

Manager, Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers
Henry Ford Health

Detroit, MI

Allison Wynes, DNP, ACNP, FCCP

Nurse Practitioner
University of Iowa Healthcare

Iowa City, IA

Health and safety information | Attendees are expected to comply with all health and safety requirements in effect at the time of this CHEST event. CHEST reserves the right to adjust requirements and will notify attendees as applicable. Attendees are responsible for checking for updates issued by the state, city, venue, or CHEST before traveling to the location.

Tuition


NPs and PAs

$399 Member

$499 Nonmember


Your tuition fee includes attendance at all course sessions and electronic access to course materials. (Printed materials or flash drives will not be provided.) Lunch and refreshments during breaks will be provided. Breakfast is available at CHEST-affiliated hotels.

Cancellation Policy

Tuition refund requests for this course must be received in writing by 4 weeks prior to the course start date for a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will not be given after 4 weeks prior to the course start date. If you choose.

CHEST reserves the right to cancel this course no later than 4 weeks prior to the start date. If a cancellation is necessary, your registration fee will be refunded, but CHEST is not responsible for other costs of attendance, such as travel. 

To register by phone, contact our Help Team: +1 (800) 343-2227 or +1 (224) 521-9800

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