This free training course provides nurses and midwives with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.
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Date, Time & Venue:
Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm (AEST)
Venue: Online – Microsoft Teams
Target Audience:
This training is for nurses and midwives working across varied service settings in NSW, including general practice and other primary care settings, hospital settings, Correctional settings, Drug and Alcohol services, Sexual/reproductive health services and Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations. AOD counsellors, Aboriginal Health Workers, other health workers involved in hepatitis C assessment and work-up of patients are also encouraged to attend. Registration is open to health workers in all states and territories.
Speakers/Facilitators:
- Jana van der Jagt- Hepatology Nurse Practitioner, North Coast Population & Public Health Directorate
- Gary Keogh- Clinical Nurse Consultant, Blood Borne Virus (Grade 2), South Western Sydney Drug Health Services
- Kiah Glasson- Peer Educator, Hepatitis NSW and NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA)
Course Components:
This facilitated training consists of a 3-hour interactive webinar comprising of presentations, panel discussions, case studies and group discussions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify when testing/screening for hepatitis C is indicated.
- Interpret hepatitis C test results.
- Discuss required pre-treatment assessments for hepatitis C.
- Determine which treatment, monitoring and follow-up required for hepatitis C.
- Examine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for hepatitis C testing, treatment and follow-up.
Endorsement and CPD:
This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 3 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard. Endorsement by ACM is pending.
Funding:
This course has been funded by NSW Health.
For more information:
Please contact ASHM Education at education@ashm.org.au or call 0431 320 429.
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