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Barkley Blocks for AGPCNPs

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Barkley Blocks for AGPCNPs: Focused Learning, on Your Terms

Explore and master essential AGPCNP content, one block at a time.

Our Barkley Blocks for AGPCNPs offer the same high-quality instruction from our comprehensive courses (In-Person Live Course, Live Webinar, and Home Study) but broken into smaller, focused modules so you can study exactly what you need, when you need it.

Whether you’re looking to reinforce key topics, brush up on specific areas, or prepare for your exam, these curated video blocks provide flexible, self-paced learning without committing to a full 3-day course.

Who This Is For:

Busy AGPCNPs needing contact hours for recertification without a full course commitment

AGPCNP students wanting to revisit certain topics for national certification

Certified AGPCNPs and AGPCNP students looking to review specific content for their practice

Each Video Block Includes:

Expert-led, voice-over PowerPoint videos

3-month access period; additional 3-month periods may be renewed indefinitely with a 50% discount!

Compatibility with mobile and desktop devices

Earn contact hours for recertification after completing the Course Evaluation

Choose Your Blocks:

Block 1: Skin and Bones

2.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 1 hour of pharmacology)

2 lectures • 2 hrs and 4 min

A comprehensive overview of dermatologic and musculoskeletal conditions encountered across adult-gerontology primary care practice. Core areas highlight clinical assessment, diagnostic differentiation, and management strategies for primary skin lesions, cutaneous infections, and skin malignancies, alongside soft tissue and joint injuries, and acute and chronic arthropathies.

A focused guide to adult-gerontology dermatologic care, covering lesion morphology, common bacterial and fungal infections, herpes zoster, tick-borne illnesses, and skin malignancies.

A concise review of adult and geriatric musculoskeletal disorders, detailing the evaluation and management of acute soft tissue injuries, chronic joint and back pain, arthropathies, and overuse syndromes.

Block 2: PNS/CNS

1.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes .75 hours of pharmacology)

2 lectures • 1 hr and 14 min

A targeted examination of psychiatric, cognitive, and neurological disorders encountered in adult-gerontology primary care settings. Key topics detail essential assessment strategies, diagnostic differentiation, and management protocols for common mood and substance use disorders, acute and progressive cognitive impairment, cranial nerve disorders, and chronic neuromuscular diseases.

An in-depth review of adult and geriatric mental health concerns, focusing on the assessment and management of depressive and anxiety disorders, suicide risk, substance misuse, and the clinical differentiation between delirium and dementia.

A clinical overview of peripheral and central nervous system disorders, covering cranial nerve assessments, primary headache syndromes, transient ischemic attacks, seizure management, and progressive neurodegenerative and autoimmune conditions.

Block 3: GI and STIs

2.25 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 1.25 hours of pharmacology)

2 lectures • 1 hr and 44 min

A practical guide to evaluating and managing gastrointestinal conditions and sexually transmitted infections. Discussion centers on assessment and treatment approaches for common stomach and bowel problems, alongside sexual health screening and care guidelines for viral and bacterial infections.

An essential examination of diagnostic steps for digestive conditions, including peptic ulcers, acid reflux, hepatitis, bowel obstructions, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer.

An overview of sexual health assessment using the Five Ps framework, detailing screening protocols, disease progression, and treatment for infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV.

Block 4: GYN and Men’s Health

2 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 1 hour of pharmacology)

1 lecture • 1 hr and 40 min

A comprehensive guide to navigating common reproductive, urologic, and hormonal conditions in primary care. Core areas address diagnostic evaluation and treatment protocols for prostate disorders, male sexual dysfunction, and reproductive cancers, alongside breast and cervical screenings, menstrual irregularities, menopause, and urinary tract infections.

A practical overview of women's health essentials, detailing cervical and breast cancer screening guidelines, menstrual and hormonal disorders, pelvic infections, menopause, and urinary tract conditions. Practical guidance on assessing and treating key male health concerns, including prostate enlargement, erectile dysfunction, inflammatory conditions, and prostate cancer risk.

Block 5: Heart and Lungs

2.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 1.5 hours of pharmacology)

2 lectures • 1 hr and 58 min

A clinical guide to evaluating and managing acute and chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions in primary care. Primary discussions focus on diagnostic testing, symptom evaluation, and treatment protocols for hypertension, heart failure, coronary disease, chronic lung disorders, and common respiratory infections.

A comprehensive review of cardiovascular assessment, heart murmur identification, and primary care management for high blood pressure, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and peripheral vascular disorders.

A focused examination of lower respiratory conditions, highlighting pulmonary function testing alongside management guidelines for asthma, COPD, pneumonia, acute bronchitis, and chronic respiratory infections.

Block 6: OB and Contraception

2.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 1.25 hours of pharmacology)

2 lectures • 1 hr and 58 min

An essential guide to family planning options and prenatal risk recognition in adult-gerontology primary care. Essential topics encompass contraceptive counseling, method effectiveness, and unintended pregnancy options, alongside early pregnancy evaluation, red-flag obstetric complications, and timely referral criteria.

An in-depth review of pregnancy prevention methods, covering cycle timing, barrier techniques, hormonal and long-acting reversible contraceptives, emergency contraception, and counseling for unintended pregnancy.

An adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner’s focused exploration of early pregnancy, maternal warning signs, and postpartum care, highlighting critical complications like ectopic pregnancy, hypertension, and placental emergencies to facilitate prompt referral.

Block 7: Anemias and Endocrine Disorders

2.25 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 1 hour of pharmacology)

2 lectures • 1 hr and 31 min

A targeted guide to evaluating and managing blood disorders and common hormonal imbalances in primary care. Key topics highlight the diagnostic workup and treatment of nutrient-deficient and chronic anemias, blood cancers, diabetes management and acute crises, and thyroid and adrenal dysfunction.

An exploratory overview of red blood cell disorders and hematologic cancers, covering iron and vitamin deficiencies, chronic disease anemias, polycythemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and tumor classification systems.

A targeted analysis of endocrine system regulation and dysfunction, covering type 1 and type 2 diabetes management, acute glycemic emergencies, and comparative assessments of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders.

Block 8: Practice Issues and Cultural Considerations

2.75 contact hours of Continuing Education

2 lectures • 2 hrs and 7 min

An essential framework for navigating professional standards, legal and ethical guidelines, and patient-centered care. Content centers on healthcare policy, billing and research fundamentals, legal responsibilities, and evidence-based care tailored to diverse patient backgrounds.

A comprehensive approach to professional nurse practitioner responsibilities, covering the patient-provider relationship, health literacy, healthcare financing, quality improvement, ethical and legal standards, and foundational research methods.

A dedicated look at cultural competence and humility in clinical practice, examining evidence-based care considerations across diverse racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual identities.

À la Carte Videos

Please note that while these videos may be purchased separately, these videos are included in various bundle packages above. Pick what works best for you!

Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Issues and Upper Respiratory Disorders

1.25 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes .5 hours of pharmacology)

54 min

A practical breakdown of EENT and upper respiratory conditions, highlighting assessment steps and care for red-flag eye issues like glaucoma and retinal detachment, ear infections, vertigo, and illnesses such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, and influenza.

Useful Points/Herbals

.25 contact hours of Continuing Education

11 min

An applied summary of preventive wellness and herbal medicine, covering age-specific screenings, immunization schedules, and risk assessment principles alongside the clinical uses, precautions, and side effects of popular supplements like St. John’s wort, ginkgo biloba, and echinacea.

Integumentary Disorders

1.25 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes .5 hours of pharmacology)

1 hr and 2 min

A focused guide to adult-gerontology dermatologic care, covering lesion morphology, common bacterial and fungal infections, herpes zoster, tick-borne illnesses, and skin malignancies.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

1.25 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes .75 hours of pharmacology)

54 min

An overview of sexual health assessment using the Five Ps framework, detailing screening protocols, disease progression, and treatment for infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV.

Cardiovascular Disorders

1.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 1 hour of pharmacology)

1 hr and 13 min

A comprehensive review of cardiovascular assessment, heart murmur identification, and primary care management for high blood pressure, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and peripheral vascular disorders.

Need a full comprehensive review?
Try our Home Study option!

How It Works

  1. Once you have completed the purchase of your Barkley Blocks, PowerPoint handouts of the selected chapters will be available in your Courses tab and in the Barkley & Associates app.
  2. To access your course, please log in at www.NPcourses.com or on the eBook app.
  3. Go to Your Account in the upper right corner and click on Courses.
  4. Locate your course in the list and click on it.
  5. PowerPoint handouts are available to view and download for every lecture under “eBooks.” We strongly recommend that you download our App, so that you may highlight and take notes as you view each video.
  6. After successful completion of the Course Evaluation, participants will receive a CE certificate of completion.
  7. Upon submission of the Course Evaluation, your Continuing Education Certificate will appear for you to print and/or save in PDF format. We strongly recommend that you print or save the certificate immediately, as your certificate will not be stored in your account indefinitely.

 

Refunds are not allowed on any of Barkley & Associates’ products.

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Block 1: Skin and Bones

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Block 2: PNS/CNS

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Block 3: GI and STIs

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Block 4: GYN and Men's Health

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Block 5: Heart and Lungs

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Block 6: OB and Contraception

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Block 7: Anemias and Endocrine Disorders

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Block 8: Practice Issues and Cultural Considerations

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | A la Carte: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Issues and Upper Respiratory Disorders

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | A la Carte: Useful Points/Herbals

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | A la Carte: Integumentary Disorders

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | A la Carte: Sexually Transmitted Infections

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | A la Carte: Cardiovascular Disorders