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.
Date, Time, Platform:
- Date: Tuesday, 21st April 2026 (TBC)
- Times:
- NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS: 5:00pm – 8:00PM (AEST)
- SA, NT: 4:30PM – 7:30PM (ACST)
- WA: 3:00PM – 6:00PM (AWST)
- Platform: Online
Presenters:
Speakers TBC
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 facilitated training consists of a 3-hour interactive webinar comprising of presentations, panel discussions, case studies and group discussions.
- It is highly recommended that participants complete the Clinical Foundations of Hepatitis C online course, which provides an overview of hepatitis C epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. This should take approximately 1 hour to complete all modules. Click here to access.
Recommended Resources:
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
- 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 course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Target Audience:
This training is for nurses and midwives working across varied service settings, 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.
