This course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), current pharmacology, monitoring and treatment, and the complicating factors surrounding HIV management. Through case discussions and facilitated group work, attendees will have an opportunity to discuss practical strategies with peers and specialists.   

Upon successful completion of this training and the associated case assessment, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of HIV in Australia.   

This course is for healthcare professionals practicing in NSW. We are currently only accepting registrations from NSW.

Date, Time, & Platform:

• Dates: Live attendance to all four online sessions is mandatory.
  • Part 1: Tuesday 16 March 2027
  • Part 2: Tuesday 23 March 2027
  • Part 3: Tuesday 30 March 2027
  • Part 4: Tuesday 6 April 2027
• Time for each session: 7:00pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)
• Platform: Live Online – Zoom

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:

• Describe current HIV epidemiology at local, national and global levels   
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the science of HIV, the implications for the prevention of disease, and the clinical management of HIV and co-infections   
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of antiretroviral therapy and competence in selecting, prescribing and monitoring antiretroviral therapy in a range of clinical scenarios
• Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles on which diagnostic and treatment decisions in HIV care are based
• Demonstrate competence in interpreting clinical and other relevant information to guide effective care of people living with HIV
• Demonstrate competence in planning, implementing and evaluating the clinical care of people living with HIV across all stages of the virus
• Outline the importance of demonstrating respect for patient choice and adhering to legal obligations

Course Components:

Please only register for this course if you can commit to all course components. 

• Pre-Requisites:
  • Click here to access the Clinical Foundations of HIV  
  • Click here to access the Clinical Extensions of HIV  
• Live online:
  • A four-week program combining self-paced online work with weekly live online case discussion sessions (expect to spend 1-2 hours per week on the self-paced activities before each 2-hour live online session)
• Post-course assessment:
  • An online case-based multiple-choice exam to be completed within one month of the facilitated training. 

Recommended Resources:

• Click here to access Decision Making in HIV  
• Click here to access HIV Monitoring Tool  
• Click here to access What is PozQoL  

CPD & Endorsement:

• RACGP:  This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium.  Educational Activities: 6. Reviewing Performance: 9. RACGP Activity Number: 1041549 (Online)
• ACCRM: This course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 15 PDP units: 6 Educational Activity and 9 Performance Review.  
• ACNP: This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 15 CPD hours.  

Funding:

This activity is funded by NSW Health.

Target Audience:

NSW General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners who work in primary care and are seeking HIV s100 prescribing rights.