Male Sexual Dysfunction
Course Overview
Sexual dysfunction is distressing for male patients and their partners and can have a profoundly negative impact on patient quality of life and self-image. However, providers often find discussion of patient's sexual concerns difficult, due in part to a lack of knowledge, skills, and confidence in their ability to initiate discussion and assess and treat sexual dysfunction. This course will outline appropriate approaches to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of male sexual dysfunction in order to enhance patients-provider communication and improve patient outcomes and well-being.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Outline the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of male sexual dysfunction.
- Describe the diagnosis and treatment of various sexual dysfunctions that may be experienced by men.
- Review of the physiology of male sexual arousal.
- Define the diagnostic criteria of various male sexual disorders.
- Describe components of the sexual, medical, and psychological history of men presenting with sexual dysfunction complaints.
- Identify instruments used in the assessment and diagnosis of sexual problems in men.
- Describe aspects of the diagnostic workup for male sexual dysfunction.
- Identify cases in which urologic referral is indicated.
- Evaluate treatment options for erectile dysfunction.
- Discuss treatment approaches for other male sexual dysfunctions, including premature ejaculation.
- Analyze the role of psychosocial approaches and interpreter assistance when treating male sexual dysfunction.
About the Author/Presenter
Mark Rose, BS, MA, LP, is a licensed psychologist in the State of Minnesota with a private consulting practice and a medical research analyst with a biomedical communications firm. Earlier healthcare technology assessment work led to medical device and pharmaceutical sector experience in new product development involving cancer ablative devices and pain therapeutics. Along with substantial experience in addiction research, Mr. Rose has contributed to the authorship of numerous papers on CNS, oncology, and other medical disorders. He is the lead author of papers published in peer-reviewed addiction, psychiatry, and pain medicine journals and has written books on prescription opioids and alcoholism published by the Hazelden Foundation. He also serves as an Expert Advisor and Expert Witness to law firms that represent disability claimants or criminal defendants on cases related to chronic pain, psychiatric/substance use disorders, and acute pharmacologic/toxicologic effects. Mr. Rose is on the Board of Directors of the Minneapolis-based International Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and is a member of several professional organizations.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Counselor, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician, Social Work
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
