Upon successful completion of this free 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 hepatitis B in Australia.     

Date, Time & Platform:

• Part 1: Monday, 20 July 2026 | 6:00- 7:00 (AEST) 
• Part 2: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 (AEST) 
• Platform: Online – Zoom  

Target Audience:

General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other community based medical practitioners based in Victoria.

Presenters: 

• Benjamin Cowie | Director | WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis 

• Lester Mascarenhas | GP | Utopia refugee health 

Learning Outcomes: 

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

• Outline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B    
• Plan long-term care, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening, for patients with chronic hepatitis B    
• Select and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated    
• Identify situations where specialist advice or referral is required     
• Integrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management 

CPD & Endorsement:  

• This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium.  Educational Activities: 7. Reviewing Performance: 2.5  
  • Please provide your full RACGP member number and name on your MyASHM Profile so we can report attendance to RACGP on your behalf.  
• This event has been accredited in the 2026-2028 ACRRM CPD Program for:  7 Educational Activity Hours. 2.5 Performance Review hours  
  • Please provide your full ACRRM member number and name on your MyASHM Profile so we can report attendance to ACRRM on your behalf.  
• This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 CPD hours. 

All participants who attend the course in full will be awarded a Statement of Attendance. Please note you will receive separate statements of attendance for the online learning modules and facilitated training. 

Funding: 

This activity is supported by the Department of Health of Victoria