Formal Education Required: Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program, MPAS preferred, and have passed the national certification examination administered by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians Assistants or Masters Degree in Nursing with completion of Advanced Practice program in area of expertise and National certification as CNP, CNM, or CNS. Key functions include: evaluation and management of patients with urologic conditions (BPH, kidney stones, incontinence, hematuria, urologic oncology follow-ups, etc.), office-based procedures, order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications and manage treatment plans, provide patient education and counseling.