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:
- Venue: Rydges South Bank Brisbane, 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
- Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026
- Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm (AEST). Lunch will be provided after the session.
Presenters:
Hayley Thompson | Nurse Practitioner | QuIHN
Marrianne Black | Registered Nurse | Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland
Additional presenters TBC
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- 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.
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CPD & Endorsement:
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.
This training is an Australian College of Midwives CPD Endorsed Activity.
This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. Completion of these educational activities entitles eligible participants to claim 3 CPD hours.
Funding:
This activity is funded by Queensland Health.
Target Audience:
This training is for nurses and midwives working across varied service settings in QLD, 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.
