Sexual Dysfunction Training for Physician Assistants

The course separates instruction for men and women. For men, it covers the full spectrum of erectile dysfunction evaluation and treatment including PDE5 inhibitors, Trimix (papaverine, phentolamine, alprostadil) intracavernous injections, alprostadil intraurethral administration, vacuum pump therapy, venous leakage treatment, surgical implants, PRP intracavernous injections, and hormone replacement therapy. For women, it covers diagnostic evaluation, hormonal assessment, and integrative treatment protocols.

The program is designed for licensed healthcare professionals including physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses who want to gain knowledge and confidence offering sexual dysfunction treatment to male and female patients. The comprehensive instruction covers diagnostic approach, evaluation, and all effective treatment modalities currently available.

The HRT and Sexual Dysfunction training programs are offered through combined training. The program is intensive, providing protocols relating to hormone treatments in all areas of patient management related to HRT and sexual dysfunction, giving you a comprehensive foundation in both specialties.

Sexual dysfunction treatment is an extremely lucrative and fast-growing segment with annual revenue growth of 7.8% since 2007 and projected growth of 9.2% per year. Erectile dysfunction alone affects more than 30 million American men, and approximately 43% of women suffer from sexual dysfunction. The course teaches effective business models and marketing strategies to help you create a thriving cash-basis practice.

The course covers all major ED classifications: neurogenic, vasculogenic (including endothelial dysfunction which accounts for up to 95% of cases, discrete lesions, venous leakage, and failure of venule constriction), psychogenic, mixed psychogenic and organic, iatrogenic (medication-related), and surgical trauma-related ED. Each classification receives dedicated instruction on evaluation and appropriate treatment selection.

The course includes hands-on skill development with practice on anatomical models, supervised technique training, and comprehensive clinical instruction. Participants receive Empire Medical Training certification, full-color training manual, tutorial videos with physician trainers, all medicines and supplies, and ongoing support through Empire Live Mentor™ bi-weekly Zoom sessions.

PAs can perform PRP injection procedures including P-Shot and O-Shot under their collaborative practice agreements in most states. The specific supervisory requirements vary by state — some allow significant autonomy for trained PAs while others require more direct oversight. Empire's course provides the procedural training and certification; your specific practice structure depends on your state PA board regulations and collaborative agreement terms.

PAs with sexual health certification fill a significant market gap where patient demand vastly exceeds provider supply. This specialization commands premium compensation, often 30–40% above generalist PA salaries, and opens doors to desirable positions in sexual wellness clinics, urology practices, and regenerative medicine centers. The specialty also offers high patient satisfaction and professional fulfillment through life-changing treatment outcomes.

Yes, Empire's courses provide CME/CE credits accepted by NCCPA for certification maintenance. Credits also satisfy state PA board requirements for continuing education and license renewal. The certification documents your specialized sexual health training for employers, credentialing committees, and professional development records.

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.