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Stay Ahead, Stay PrEP’d

Delivery mode
Live Online
CPD Hours
1
Cost
FREE
13 Oct, 7:00-8:00pm AEDT
Online (VIC)

Overview

Join us in Stay Ahead, Stay PrEP’d for a practical and engaging update on PrEP and its role in preventing HIV transmission in Australia.

This webinar will cover current HIV epidemiology, PrEP eligibility, daily and on-demand dosing options, prescribing and monitoring requirements, and common clinical scenarios encountered in practice. Through case-based discussion, participants will gain practical strategies to confidently support patients seeking PrEP and deliver evidence-based HIV prevention care.

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: Tuesday, 13 October
  • Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (AEDT)
  • Platform: Live Online – Zoom

Speakers:

  • Dr Melanie Bissessor | Sexual Health Physician | Melbourne Sexual Health Centre   

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Describe HIV epidemiology in Australia and the different HIV prevention strategies
  • Explain different options for PrEP dosing
  • Provide patient education on the effectiveness and appropriate use of PrEP
  • Implement the Decision Making in PrEP tool to manage patients on PrEP

CPD & Endorsement:

This is an approved activity under the RACGP CPD Program. | Activity number 1710863 / 1 Educational Hour

This event has been accredited in the 2026-2028 ACRRM CPD Program. Activity number 43230. 1 Educational Hours

Funding:

Stay Ahead, Stay PrEP’d is supported by the Victorian Government.

Target Audience:

Primary Health Clinicians, General Practitioners, and Nurse Practitioners.

For more information:

Please contact ASHM Education at [email protected] or call 0431 320 429.

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