The cardiology foundation your program didn't build.
PA and NP programs average fewer than four weeks on cardiovascular medicine. Your first cardiology job expects you to know it cold.
Before the Academy
After the Academy
Built for the Gap Between PA/NP School and Cardiology Practice
Most APPs land in cardiology from somewhere else. Straight out of a PA or NP program, with an employer expecting cardiology-level reasoning day one. Or in from primary care or hospital medicine, with good instincts and no cardiology-specific structure under them yet. Or already working in cardiology, building it on the job, thinking about the NP/PA-CCKE.
Different starting points. Same gap. It doesn't close by itself.
The APP Cardiology Academy is 16 lessons covering 100% of the ACC Core Curriculum, self-paced, 3-4 hours a week for 2-3 months. See exactly what's in it.
Not a Physician Course. Not a General CE Module. Built Specifically for APPs in Cardiology.
Clinical Skills First
Most cardiology courses start with pathophysiology. The APP Cardiology Academy starts with what you will use on day one — cardiac physical examination, ECG interpretation, hemodynamic assessment, first-line diagnostics. Clinical skills before disease management, because that is how real cardiology practice works.
ACC Core Curriculum — All of It
The Academy covers 100% of the ACC Core Curriculum for Cardiovascular Care across 16 lessons, verified against all 14 ACC competency tables. This is the same framework that underlies the CCKE and the clinical competency expectations cardiology employers use to evaluate new APPs.
Current Guidelines — Not Archived Ones
Every lesson is built from the current ACC/AHA clinical practice guideline for that topic. Class of Recommendation and Level of Evidence are stated for every management recommendation. When guidelines update, the curriculum updates. A course built in 2020 that teaches superseded management is not preparation. It is a liability.
Harvey: Your AI Clinical Tutor, Inside Every Lesson
Every lesson includes Harvey, an AI clinical tutor whose knowledge base is built from the same current clinical practice guidelines that structure the course. Ask a question while you study and get an evidence-based answer grounded in the actual ACC/AHA guidelines. It doesn't replace judgment or bedside experience. Nothing does.
How we built Harvey and why it matters →Built by Paul Logan, PhD, CRNP — Cardiology NP Since 1994
Paul Logan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's acute care nurse practitioner program in 1994 — among the first cohort of ACNPs in the country. He has practiced in cardiovascular medicine for more than 30 years across greater Philadelphia and central Pennsylvania, and has been at WellSpan Cardiology since 2017. He currently serves as AG-ACNP Program Director at Saint Joseph's University.
The APP Cardiology Academy is built on the same ACC Core Curriculum framework Paul uses when preparing ACNP students for cardiology rotations. He knows which distinctions APPs get wrong in cardiology because he trains and corrects them every semester.
- PhD — Nursing, Quality and Outcomes
- CRNP — Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
- University of Pennsylvania, 1994 — one of the first ACNPs in the country
- 30+ years cardiovascular practice, greater Philadelphia and central Pennsylvania; WellSpan Cardiology since 2017
- AG-ACNP Program Director, Saint Joseph's University
16 Lessons. Full Cardiology Scope.
The Academy is organized into three sections covering 21+ hours of instruction. Each lesson includes video instruction, a structured clinical handout, an interactive case study, and a physician discussion guide — four deliverables per lesson. Video length varies by lesson, with newer lessons delivered as several shorter videos.
Section 1: Core Clinical Skills (Lessons 1–5)
The skills you use every day before you manage any specific condition: cardiovascular examination, ECG interpretation, symptom workup, pharmacology foundations, and imaging literacy.
Section 2: Disease Management (Lessons 6–14)
The bread-and-butter cardiovascular conditions in any cardiology practice: CAD, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, structural disease, vascular disease, preventive cardiology, critical care, and palliative care.
Section 3: Professional Development (Lessons 15–16)
Practice management, scope, billing, career development, and lifelong learning in cardiovascular medicine.
See What's Inside
A preview from Lesson 2 — ECG interpretation for APPs entering cardiology practice.
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One Payment. Lifetime Access.
| Price | |
|---|---|
| APP Cardiology Academy | $999 |
| UTHealth APP Cardiology | $4,200 |
| Duke Cardiovascular Training | $20,250 |
The APP Cardiology Academy is one payment with no subscription, no renewal fee, and no expiration. All future curriculum updates are included in your lifetime access at no additional cost.
At $999, the Academy is 76% below UTHealth's comparable specialty training and 95% below Duke. Try it risk-free with our 7-day money-back guarantee.
One payment. Lifetime access to the platform. CME/CE credits via Learner+ (one year, Reflective Practice). 7-day money-back guarantee. No subscription. No renewal fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this designed for PAs and NPs?
Built for both APPs entering or transitioning to cardiology. All clinical content, pharmacology, and decision frameworks apply to both professions. Scope differences addressed where they exist.
How long does it take to complete?
Most learners complete in 2-3 months at 1-2 lessons per week (3-4 hours of study). Lifetime access, self-paced.
Do I need prior cardiology experience?
No prior cardiology experience required. Starts with core clinical skills before advancing to disease management.
Is this the same content physicians use?
No. Built specifically for advanced practice providers, with scope, decision-making, and pharmacology emphasis designed for the APP role in cardiology.
Does the APP Cardiology Academy prepare me for the NP/PA-CCKE?
The NP/PA-CCKE (Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination) is built on the ACC Core Curriculum for Cardiovascular Care, the same framework that structures all 16 lessons in the Academy. The Academy covers 100% of that curriculum, so it builds the full foundation the exam draws on. It is a clinical education program rather than a question-bank review course, so it is not marketed as CCKE test prep, but it is strong preparation for APPs pursuing the credential.
Does the course include CME?
Yes. Your membership includes one year of access to Learner+, a clinician-centric platform that rewards CME/CE credits for the certified activity Reflective Practice, jointly provided by CME Outfitters. Credit is awarded through Learner+ for Reflective Practice, not for consuming course content.
Start Building Your Cardiology Foundation
The APPs who come in prepared move faster. They ask better questions on day one, build credibility with their cardiology team sooner, and spend less time catching up on what their graduate program didn't cover. The APP Cardiology Academy is the preparation.
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