Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care
Treatment with direct acting antivirals is easier than ever – join our interactive course on hepatitis C (HCV) management in primary care!
Last Updated: 1/10/24
Increasing HCV treatment in primary care is crucial to achieving HCV elimination in Australia by 2030. This course aims to empower general practitioners, nurse practitioners and other prescribing practitioners with the skills and confidence to diagnose, assess, manage, and treat HCV in primary care.
Training delivery utilises a blended learning approach with expert-led presentations and facilitated case discussions delivered by specialists, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners and Peer/Lived Experience workforce with expertise in HCV management and treatment.
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Target Audience
- General Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners
- Other practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe s85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings.
Course Components:
- Pre course survey: 15 minutes
- Optional Pre-course Online Learning Module: 60 minutes
- Facilitated training: 120 minutes
- Post course survey: 15 minutes
Learning Outcomes
- Identify when screening and testing for HCV is indicated
- Interpret HCV test results
- Discuss required pre-treatment assessments
- Determine which treatment, monitoring, and follow-up is required.
Endorsements and CPD
Accreditation
- This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program. 1.5 Educational Activity hours and 1-hour Reviewing Performance hours.
- Attendees completing the Clinical Extensions of Hepatitis C (Optional Pre-Course Activity) will be accredited with an additional 1 Educational Activity hours in the 2023-2025 RACGP Triennium.
Upcoming Dates
NSW Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care
QLD Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care
Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care – Expression of Interest
Key Resources
Online Clinical Resources
Stigma and Discrimination
These resources serve as a guide and support for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and address the impact of stigma and discrimination on patient care.
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