Barkley Blocks for WHNP

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Barkley Blocks for WHNP: Focused Learning, on Your Terms

Learn essential WHNP content, one block at a time.

Our Barkley Blocks for WHNP 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 ease into your exam preparation, these curated video blocks provide flexible, self-paced learning without committing to the full course.

All blocks directly map to the NCC Core Competency Areas!

Who This Is For:

Students who want to revisit specific topics

Those preparing for retesting or seeking extra review in certain areas

Busy NPs needing a refresher without a full course commitment

Each Video Block Includes:

Expert-led, voiceover PowerPoint videos

3-month access period

Compatibility with mobile and desktop devices

Contact hours for recertification after successfully completing a 5-item quiz

Choose Your Blocks:

Block 1: Introduction to Pharmacology

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

1 lecture • 40 min

An in-depth review of pharmacological concepts, spanning the phases of drug action, pharmacokinetics and dynamics, drug-receptor interactions, and practical principles. Pharmacogenetics, the principles of pharmacotherapeutics, and herbal agents are also covered in Introduction to Pharmacology.

Introduction to Pharmacology 40 min

Block 2: Primary Care

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

3 lectures • 3 hrs and 51 min

An overview of topics and concerns that arise in the primary care setting, including discussions on problem recognition, management, and referrals, as well as gastrointestinal, neurologic, and psychiatric disorders.

An in-depth exploration of common skin conditions, HEENT issues, respiratory disorders, and cardiovascular concerns, covering diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies.

An essential guide to gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and musculoskeletal disorders encountered in a primary care setting, providing diagnostic approaches and management plans for these common conditions.

A comprehensive overview of neurologic, psychiatric, endocrine, hematologic, and immunologic conditions, discussed alongside vital health screening, education, and counseling strategies.

Block 3: Physical Assessment and Dx Evaluation

0.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 0 hours of pharmacology)

1 lecture • 22 min

An exploration of best practices for obtaining health history and performing physical examinations while utilizing accurate data from diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and procedures as well as discussions on associated competencies and genetic testing.

Physical Assessment 22 min

Block 4: Gynecology

3.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 2 hours of pharmacology)

4 lectures • 2 hrs and 42 min

A comprehensive discussion of gynecologic healthcare topics, exploring reproductive anatomy and physiology, pelvic and pain disorders, breast disorders, and contraceptive methods.

An in-depth discussion of female reproductive health, covering the female reproductive years, climacteric menopause, pubertal development, amenorrhea, menstrual disorders, and vulvovaginal conditions.

A focused examination of common gynecologic health concerns, encompassing urinary tract infections, pelvic pain, infertility, and a range of benign and malignant conditions affecting the uterus, ovaries, vagina, and vulva.

An essential guide to breast health, covering benign and malignant breast disorders alongside discussions on polycystic ovary syndrome, climacteric/post-menopause, and vulvar dystrophies and dermatoses.

A comprehensive review of pregnancy prevention strategies covering various contraceptive methods, from fertility awareness and barrier techniques to hormonal options and permanent sterilization. The lecture also addresses emergency contraception, choices for unintended pregnancy, and other health issues affecting women's sexual health.

Block 5: Obstetrics

6.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 3 hours of pharmacology)

4 lectures • 5 hrs and 12 min

A four-part study in the fundamentals of obstetrics, covering topics such as the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, prenatal care, assessments of fetal well-being, as well as medical and obstetrical complications of pregnancy.

An in-depth review of the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, from fetal development and maternal adaptations to the signs, symptoms, and progress of pregnancy, combined with a comprehensive discussion of prenatal care and health guidance.

A comprehensive discussion covering common discomforts of pregnancy, various methods for assessing fetal well-being, as well as the identification and management of maternal medical disorders, infections, and hypertensive complications that may occur throughout pregnancy.

A focused study of medical and obstetrical complications in pregnancy, including hematologic disorders and substance use risks, alongside critical pregnancy-specific conditions, placental abnormalities, and the management of various issues arising in different trimesters.

An exploration of postpartum care and complications, covering physiological changes, breastfeeding, and breast care, as well as common problems such as mastitis, nipple soreness, plugged ducts, infections, and thromboembolic disorders.

Block 6: Sexually Transmitted Infections

1 contact hour of Continuing Education (which includes 0.75 hours of pharmacology)

1 lecture • 51 min

A thorough examination of sexually transmitted infections, covering the basics of understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for a broad array of conditions including but not limited to HIV, chlamydia, hepatitis B, herpes, and syphilis.

Sexually Transmitted Infections 51 min

Block 7: Professional Practice and Cultural Considerations

2.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 0 hours of pharmacology)

2 lectures • 1 hrs and 59 min

A review of essential topics relating to professional practice issues and evidence-based cultural considerations, including a detailed study of legal issues, patient confidentiality, ethical principles, and evidence-based research practices. Other crucial subjects include cultural competence, cultural humility, and evidence-based considerations for ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

A focused discussion of professional practice issues for nurse practitioners, covering professional regulation, consent, malpractice, and reporting statutes, alongside key ethical principles, quality improvement, and the importance of evidence-based research in clinical practice.

A dedicated analysis of evidence-based cultural considerations, defining cultural competence and cultural humility, and offering helpful guidelines for inclusivity across various ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Need a full comprehensive review?
Try our Live Webinar and Home Study options!

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 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. Each quiz includes 5 items to complete in 10 minutes. Participants have a maximum of 3 attempts to pass each exam with a score of 70% or higher.
  7. After successful completion of the quiz, participants must complete a Course Evaluation.
  8. 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.

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | Block 1: Introduction to Pharmacology

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | Block 2: Primary Care

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | Block 3: Physical Assessment and Dx Evaluation

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | Block 4: Gynecology

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | Block 5: Obstetrics

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | Block 6: Sexually Transmitted Infections

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | Block 7: Professional Practice and Cultural Considerations

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