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.
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, 8th October 2026
Time:
- NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD: 5:00pm – 8:00pm (AEDT)
Platform: Online – Zoom
Click HERE to view the downloadable flyer.
Presenters:
- Mieken Grant | Viral Hepatitis Educator | St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne
- Kate Louise Howard | Hepatology-Integrated Hepatitis Clinical Nurse Consultant | GV Health
- Amy Muffarotto | Nurse Practitioner | St Vincent’s Prison Hepatitis Assessment and Treatment Program
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Identify when testing/screening for HCV is indicated.
- Interpret HCV test results.
- Discuss required pre-treatment assessments for HCV.
- Determine which HCV treatment, monitoring and follow-up required.
- Examine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for HCV testing, treatment and follow-up.
Course Components
- This course includes assumed knowledge. We highly recommend completing the online Clinical Foundations of Hepatitis C module prior to enrolment: https://ashm.org.au/education/clinical-foundations-of-hepatitis-c/
Recommended Resources:
CPD & Endorsement:
ACM
- Australian College of Midwives CPD endorsed Activity
APNA
- This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards and criteria
ACN
- 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.
Funding:
The Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives course is supported by the Victorian Government.
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