Primary care providers are key to achieving hepatitis C elimination in Australia by 2030. This webinar is delivered as part of ASHM’s national hepatitis C case finding project, Beyond the C. The webinar aims to supports participants to confidently diagnose, assess, manage, and treat hepatitis C, with an introduction to clinical auditing and case finding in primary care.
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Date, Time and Platform
- Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
- Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
- Platform: Online – Zoom
Presenters:
- Dr Samual Elliot: Principal GP | Human Care GP
- Danika Vick: Peer Treatment Support Worker | Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation & Advocacy (CAHMA) & The Connection
- Anna McCracken: Practice Nurse | Qualitas Medical Practice, North Ryde
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the impact of stigma and discrimination on people living with, or at risk of, hepatitis C
- Identify indications for testing and how to diagnose hepatitis C infection
- Describe key elements of pre-treatment assessment
- Explain hepatitis C treatment and post-treatment monitoring
- Identify priority populations for HCV screening and case finding in your practice
- Describe a process to undertake hepatitis C quality improvement in your practice
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CPD & Endorsement:
Endorsement is currently pending with RACGP. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 2 CPD hours applies. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.
Funding:
This activity received funding from the Australian Centre for Disease Control.
Target Audience:
General practitioners, nurse practitioners, and other practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe s85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings in Australia.
