Upon successful completion of this free training and the associated case assessment, participants will increase their confidence in managing and prescribing section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of hepatitis B in Australia and be eligible to display on ASHM’s HBV Prescriber Map.
This course is for healthcare professionals practising in North Queensland. Priority will be given to those practicing in Cairns and further north – you can update your profile details directly through the MyASHM portal.
CLICK HERE to access the course flyer.
Course Components:
Blended course comprising self-paced interactive online learning modules, videos and quizzes with a half-day face-to-face session facilitated by experienced prescribers and specialists.
- Online Learning Module: Face-to-Face HBV Advanced Management and Prescribing
- 1 live 4-hour face-to-face workshop in Cairns – Please note that all earlier activities must be completed before in-person registration is confirmed.
- Post-course online multiple choice assessment
- Post-course survey
Scholarships:
This course has been funded by Queensland Health and is free to attend for QLD-based Practitioners. A limited number of travel and accommodation scholarships to Cairns are available to QLD-based practitioners for the in-person session. The deadline to apply is Fri, 29th Jan 2027.
Click here to apply for a scholarship
Date, Time & Venue:
Date: Sunday, 28 February 2027
Registration Time: 8:30am – 9:00am AEST
Event Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm AEST
Venue: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort – The McKenzie Room
122 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
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Speakers:
- Assoc. Prof. Allison Hempenstall | Public Health Physician | Torres and Cape – Hospital & Health Service
- Dr Josh Hanson | Senior Research Associate | The Kirby Institute
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Outline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B
- Plan long-term care, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening, for patients with chronic hepatitis B
- Select and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated
- Identify situations where specialist advice or referral is required
- Integrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management
Recommended Resources:
Decision Making In Hepatitis B | ASHM Health
CPD and Endorsement:
- RACGP: This is an approved activity under the RACGP CPD Program. Activity number 1522233.
7.5 Educational Hours | 2 Performance Review Hours - ACRRM: This event has been accredited in the 2026-2028 ACRRM CPD Program.
7.5 Educational Hours | 2 Performance Review Hours - ACNP: This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 hours
Funding:
This activity is funded by Queensland Health.
Target Audience:
General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia.