Dermatology Procedures Training for Physician Assistants

The course covers skin biopsy techniques (shave, punch, and excisional), cryotherapy for warts and actinic keratoses, electrosurgery including electrodesiccation and curettage, mole and lesion removal, skin tag excision, chemical peels at multiple depths, and wound closure techniques. You receive hands-on training in each procedure under expert faculty supervision.

No. Many of these procedures fall within the scope of practice for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other licensed healthcare professionals. The course is specifically designed for non-dermatologists who want to add these high-demand services to their practice. State scope-of-practice regulations determine which procedures you can perform based on your licensure.

Dermatologic procedures represent a significant revenue opportunity because of high patient volume and consistent demand. Skin biopsies, lesion removals, and cryotherapy treatments are among the most frequently performed outpatient procedures in medicine. Most practices see a return on training investment within the first month of offering these services.

Yes, the course includes extensive hands-on practice with live patients under the supervision of experienced faculty. You will perform biopsies, cryotherapy, electrosurgery, and other procedures directly, building the procedural confidence and muscle memory needed for independent clinical practice.

Basic dermatology procedures require modest equipment investment — biopsy punch tools, cryotherapy equipment, an electrosurgery unit, suture supplies, and chemical peel agents. The course covers equipment selection, supplier recommendations, and cost-effective procedure room setup strategies so you can begin offering services with minimal capital outlay.

Yes, the course covers chemical peel techniques including superficial peels using glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acid, as well as medium-depth peels using TCA and combination approaches. You will learn Fitzpatrick skin typing for safe peel selection, application technique, and post-peel care protocols.

Yes, Empire Medical Training's Dermatology Procedures Training is fully CME/CE accredited through the ACCME. You receive certification documenting your training along with earned CME/CE credits applicable to license renewal and professional development requirements.

This course is not a replacement for dermatology residency training. Rather, it teaches specific, commonly performed dermatologic procedures that are well within the scope of practice for trained non-dermatologist clinicians. The focus is on practical, high-demand procedures that can be safely and effectively integrated into a general or aesthetic practice setting.

Dermatology is one of the most competitive and highest-paying PA specialties, with demand significantly outpacing supply. PAs with hands-on procedural dermatology training are preferred hires and command premium compensation. Empire's certification demonstrates the procedural competency that dermatology practices require from their PA staff.

PAs perform skin biopsies, cryotherapy, and lesion removals routinely in dermatology practices under collaborative agreements. Many states grant PAs significant clinical autonomy for these procedures. The course provides scope-of-practice guidance specific to PA dermatology practice in your state.

Yes, Empire's course provides CME/CE credits accepted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for certification maintenance. Credits also satisfy state PA board continuing education requirements for license renewal.

Supervision requirements vary by state. Some states grant PAs full independent practice authority, while others require a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician. In most aesthetic and pain management settings, PAs practice with significant clinical autonomy under an established collaborative arrangement. Empire's training equips you with the skills and certification; your specific practice structure depends on your state PA board regulations.

PAs with procedural certification are among the most sought-after hires in aesthetic medicine, pain management, and regenerative medicine. These skills command premium salaries — often 25-40% above generalist PA compensation — and open doors to practice settings and career paths that offer greater autonomy, income potential, and professional satisfaction than traditional PA roles.

Yes, Empire's courses provide CME/CE credits accepted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for certification maintenance. Credits also satisfy continuing education requirements for state PA board license renewal, ensuring your training investment serves double duty for professional development and regulatory compliance.