This training aims to provide participants with the confidence to initiate conversations around hepatitis C in the needle and syringe program (NSP) setting and provide referrals to testing and treatment.
This course is for healthcare professionals practicing in VIC. While others are welcome to register, please note some content will be specific to VIC.
Date, Time, Platform:
Date: Thursday, 19th November 2026.
Time:
- NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD: 5:00pm – 7:30pm (AEDT)
- SA: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (ACDT)
- NT: 3:30pm – 5:30pm (ACST)
- WA: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (AWST)
Platform: Online – Zoom
Click HERE to view the downloadable flyer.
Presenters:
- Speakers TBC
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Describe risk factors for hep C, enabling discussions with people around prevention and harm reduction
- Describe hep C testing and liver disease assessment
- Recognise the treatment options for hep C
- Identify your local referral pathways for linking people to hep C testing and treatment
- Communicate confidently with people about hep C testing, treatment, and follow-up processes in the NSP
Course Components
- OPTIONAL: Pre-course learning module (approx. 45 minutes) – Hepatitis C in NSP settings OLM
- One 2.5 hour online workshop
- Post course survey
Recommended Resources:
Suitable for:
All Needle and Syringe program frontline workers
CPD & Endorsement:
This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.
Funding:
The HCV in NSP Settings course is supported by the Victorian Government.
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