Cardiology Training for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Most NP and PA programs spend fewer than four weeks on 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, taught by a cardiologist NP who has practiced since 1994.
The APP Cardiology Academy is a 16-lesson online training program that teaches nurse practitioners and physician assistants to manage cardiology patients independently. Covering 100% of the ACC Core Curriculum, the self-paced program starts with clinical skills on Day 1 and can be completed in 2–3 months at a pace of 3–4 hours per week.
One payment. Lifetime access to the platform. Includes Learner+ for CME (first year only), usable for any continuing education requirement. 7-day money-back guarantee. No subscription. No renewal fees.
Built for the Gap Between NP School and Cardiology Practice
Cardiology employers expect clinical competence from day one. Graduate programs don't build it. The APP Cardiology Academy closes that gap — whether you're a new graduate walking into your first cardiology role, an experienced NP making the move from primary care or hospital medicine, or an APP who wants to formalize knowledge you've been building on the job.
New Graduates Entering Cardiology
You accepted a cardiology position straight out of your NP or PA program. Your graduate training covered the basics. Your new employer expects cardiology-level clinical reasoning starting on week one. The APP Cardiology Academy is the structured foundation your program didn't have time to build — ECG interpretation, heart failure management, arrhythmia decision-making, ACS recognition — taught systematically before you walk in the door.
Experienced NPs and PAs Transitioning to Cardiology
If you are moving from primary care, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or the emergency department into a cardiology role, you already have strong clinical fundamentals. What you need is a structured, efficient way to build cardiology-specific knowledge — without taking six months off for a fellowship program. The Academy covers the full ACC Core Curriculum in 16 focused lessons you can complete alongside your current work.
APPs Preparing for the CCKE
The Certified Cardiac Knowledge Exam (CCKE) is built on the ACC Core Curriculum — the same framework that structures every lesson in this Academy. While the Academy is not marketed as a CCKE review course, its systematic coverage of ACC-based cardiovascular content provides a strong preparation foundation for providers pursuing CCKE certification.
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.
Built by a Clinician Who Still Practices
Paul Logan, PhD, CRNP graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's acute care NP program in 1994 — among the first ACNPs in the United States. He has practiced in cardiology for more than 30 years and serves as AG-ACNP Program Director at Saint Joseph's University. Every lesson in this Academy is built from the same clinical standards he applies every week in patient care.
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.
16 Lessons. Full Cardiology Scope.
The Academy is organized into three sections covering 21+ hours of instruction. Each lesson includes a video lecture, a structured clinical handout, an interactive case study, and a physician discussion guide — four deliverables per lesson.
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 NPs and PAs entering cardiology practice.
One Payment. Lifetime Access.
| Early Adopter | Regular | |
|---|---|---|
| APP Cardiology Academy | $999 | $1,899 |
| 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.
Enrollment also includes Learner+, a CME platform you can use for any of your continuing education requirements — not just ACA content. Your access to the Academy is lifetime. Learner+ is included for the first year only (renewable separately after that).
At $1,899, the Academy is 55% below UTHealth's comparable specialty training and 91% below Duke. The $999 early adopter price is available to everyone who enrolls through June 30, 2026. The regular price of $1,899 begins July 1, 2026. Try it risk-free with our 7-day money-back guarantee.
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 United States. He has practiced in cardiology for more than 30 years at WellSpan Cardiology and 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 NPs and PAs get wrong in cardiology because he trains and corrects them every semester.
- PhD — Nursing Education
- CRNP — Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
- University of Pennsylvania, 1994 — one of the first ACNPs in the United States
- 30+ years cardiology clinical practice, WellSpan Cardiology
- AG-ACNP Program Director, Saint Joseph's University
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this designed for NPs, PAs, or both?
Built for both NPs and PAs 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 — scope, decision-making, and pharmacology emphasis designed for the APP role in cardiology.
Can this help me prepare for the CCKE?
The CCKE is built on the ACC Core Curriculum — the same framework that structures all 16 lessons. Meaningful preparation, though not marketed as a CCKE review course.
Does the course include CME?
Yes. Every enrollment includes Learner+ for the first year — a CME platform that lets you earn credits you can apply to any of your continuing education requirements. You're not limited to ACA content. Your access to the Academy is lifetime; the Learner+ subscription is included for one year from your enrollment date and renewable separately after that.
Start Building Your Cardiology Foundation
The NPs and PAs 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.