Course Description: 

Point-of-care testing provides results rapidly and can facilitate more immediate access to treatment. 

This webinar aims to provide participants with the new updates to the national Hepatitis C Testing Policy, including high-quality point-of-care testing for HCV antibodies and HCV RNA for the diagnosis and management of HCV.  The webinar will also cover the implementation of point-of-care testing in ACT and case studies. 

Date, Time & Venue: 

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00am – 11:30am (AEST) 

Online via Teams 

Target Audience: 

• This webinar is for ACT-based Healthcare providers in primary care, including general practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other primary care-based health care workers. 

Speakers/Facilitators: 

Associate Professor Shivakumar Chitturi, Staff Specialist, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Unit, Canberra Hospital 

Course Components: 

Part 1: Overview of what’s new in the National Hepatitis C Testing Policy 

Part 2: Implementation of point-of-care testing in ACT region and models of care for Hepatitis C screening and treatment 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Describe HCV screening, testing and diagnosis 

• Identify local testing and referral pathways 

• Interpret hepatitis C test results 

Endorsement and CPD: 

RACGP accreditation pending.  

Funding:

This activity is supported by ACT Health Directorate. 

For more information: 

Please contact ASHM Education at [email protected] or call 0431 320 429. 

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