Cardiology Training for Nurse Practitioners and PAs Making the Transition
Pay once. Keep it forever.
Most NP and PA programs dedicate fewer than four weeks to cardiovascular medicine. The APP Cardiology Academy is the structured training your first cardiology job assumes you already have — 16 lessons, built on the ACC Core Curriculum, delivered by a clinician who has practiced in cardiology for more than 30 years.
Who the APP Cardiology Academy Is Designed For
NPs and PAs Switching to Cardiology
If you are transitioning from primary care, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or the emergency department into a cardiology role, this academy is your onboarding curriculum. It covers the clinical knowledge, pharmacology, and procedural understanding your new cardiology employer expects from day one.
New Graduates Entering Cardiology Directly
Some NP and PA graduates accept cardiology positions straight out of training. Graduate programs don't cover what a cardiology employer expects on Day 1. The APP Cardiology Academy fills that gap — the clinical framework, pharmacology, and procedural knowledge you'd otherwise spend your first year picking up on the job.
Providers Preparing for the CCKE
The Certified Cardiac Knowledge Exam (CCKE) is an emerging benchmark in cardiovascular medicine. The APP Cardiology Academy curriculum is built on the same ACC framework that underlies the CCKE content outline. Its systematic coverage provides meaningful preparation for providers pursuing CCKE certification.
16 Lessons. Full Cardiology Scope. No Fluff.
The Academy is organized into five clinical sections. Each lesson includes a video lecture, a structured handout, a clinical case study, and a physician discussion guide — four deliverables per lesson.
Section 1: Core Clinical Skills
Cardiac physical examination, ECG interpretation using the Dubin systematic method, hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm recognition, and acute cardiac assessment.
Section 2: Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy
HFrEF, HFmrEF, and HFpEF classification. Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). Diuretic management. Device therapy selection. Advanced heart failure and transplant criteria.
Section 3: Coronary Artery Disease and ACS
Stable angina, NSTEMI, STEMI recognition and management. Antiplatelet and anticoagulation strategies. Revascularization decisions. Post-ACS management and secondary prevention.
Section 4: Arrhythmia Management
Atrial fibrillation: rate vs. rhythm control, anticoagulation decisions, CHA₂DS₂-VASc scoring. Ventricular arrhythmias. ICD and pacemaker basics. SVT recognition and management.
Section 5: Special Populations and Vascular Disease
Hypertension management, peripheral artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiac risk stratification for non-cardiac surgery, and preventive cardiology.
Four Deliverables Per Lesson
Video lecture (up to 2.5 hours) + structured handout + interactive clinical case study + physician discussion guide. Every lesson is a complete learning unit.
What's Included
16 Video Lectures
Comprehensive coverage of all ACC Core Curriculum topics in focused, clinically-grounded modules. No filler. No theory-first approach.
Structured Handouts
A clinical reference document for every lesson — key concepts, clinical pearls, and decision frameworks you can use at the bedside.
Interactive Case Studies
Real-world clinical scenarios with embedded questions. Apply what you learned in each lesson before moving to the next.
Physician Discussion Guides
Structured worksheets for collaborative review with your supervising or collaborating cardiologist. Builds the collegial relationship from day one.
Self-Paced Format
No live sessions. No required cohort schedule. Work through lessons in any order at any pace. Complete in 8–16 weeks on your schedule.
Certificate of Completion
Document your cardiology expertise for employers, credentialing committees, and professional portfolios.
One-Time Payment. Lifetime Access. No Subscription.
The APP Cardiology Academy costs $1,899 — a single payment that never expires. Compare that to the market:
| Program | Cost | Format |
|---|---|---|
| APP Cardiology Academy | $1,499–$1,899 | Lifetime access, self-paced |
| UTHealth APP Cardiology | $4,200 | Time-limited |
| Duke Cardiovascular Training | $20,250 | Structured program |
| ThriveAP (estimated) | $2,000–$5,000 | Employer-funded |
Advanced Practice Ready is 55% below UTHealth and 91% below Duke. Every curriculum update Paul makes is included in your lifetime access — no upgrade fees, no renewal charges.
Program Details
Built by Paul Logan, PhD, CRNP — Cardiology NP Since 1994
Paul Logan, PhD, CRNP
AG-ACNP Program Director, Saint Joseph's University • Active Clinical Practice, WellSpan Cardiology
Paul Logan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's acute care nurse practitioner program in 1994 — among the first cohort of ACNPs in the United States. He has practiced in cardiology for more than 30 years at WellSpan Cardiology and serves as AG-ACNP Program Director at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
He uses the same ACC Core Curriculum framework in the APP Cardiology Academy that he teaches in his graduate ACNP courses. This is not a course built by a content company. It's built by the clinician who has spent three decades practicing what he teaches.
Start Your Cardiology Transition Today
The NPs who come in prepared move faster. They ask better questions on day one, build credibility sooner, and spend less time catching up on what their program didn't cover. The APP Cardiology Academy is the preparation.