This one-day face-to-face course provides nurses and midwives with practical knowledge and skills to support the screening, assessment, management and follow-up of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The program covers epidemiology, testing and serology interpretation, vaccination and prevention, chronic disease monitoring, treatment pathways, and models of care. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive, stigma-free practice and the role of nurses and midwives in engaging and supporting people living with viral hepatitis.  

ACT residents may apply for one of three scholarships to support mileage and accommodation expenses for attendance. If you would like to apply, please email [email protected].

Date, Time, Platform:

• Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
• Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (AEST)
• Location: Sydney, NSW. Venue TBD

Presenters:

• Cherie Bennett | Nursing Policy and Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator at ASHM & Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sydney Sexual Health Centre 
• Kristen McKee | Clinical Nurse Consultant- Hepatology | Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, SLHD 
• Jana Van der Jagt | Nurse Practitioner- Hepatology | Mid North Coast Local Health District NSW 

Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Identify when testing/screening for HCV is indicated.
2. Interpret HCV test results.
3. Discuss required pre-treatment assessments for HCV.
4. Determine which HCV treatment, monitoring and follow-up required.
5. Examine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for HCV testing, treatment and follow-up.
6. Examine hepatitis B epidemiology
7. Identify opportunities for screening and testing, vaccination and linkage to care
8. Explore the role of nurses and midwives in providing culturally responsive care that is free of stigma and discrimination
9. Describe nurses’ and midwives’ roles in engaging people living with hepatitis B in ongoing monitoring and treatment

Course Components

1. Pre learning (recommended): This is optional learning, but the following is recommended and will be considered assumed knowledge for the facilitating training.   
   • Pre-course activities list: 
     • Pre-course survey  
     • Clinical Foundations of Hepatitis B: This online, five-part module should take approximately 1 hour to complete. This module is equivalent to 1 CPD hour. Click here to access.
     • Clinical Foundations of Hepatitis C: This online, five-part module should take approximately 1 hour to complete. This module is equivalent to 1 CPD hour. Click here to access.
2. Facilitated training: The facilitated component will be comprised of 1 x 8-hour face-to-face training session, consisting of presentations, panels, quizzes and group discussions.  
3. Post learning (recommended): Participants should complete the required post-course activities following the face-to-face sessions. This should take approximately 2.25 hours to complete required content.
   • Post-course activities list: 
     • Hepatocellular carcinoma video presentation 
     • Anatomy and Physiology of the liver and advance liver disease 
     • Post-course survey 

Recommended Recourses:

• Click here to access the BBVs and STIs in Antenatal Care online learning module 
• Click here to access the Decision Making in Hepatitis B online learning module 
• Click here to access the Decision Making in Hepatitis C online learning module 
• For further learning, you may also complete this optional module at any time. The content will not be assumed knowledge in the facilitated course.
  • Click here to access the Advanced Liver Disease Online Learning Module for Nurses. A certificate equivalent to 1 CPD hour can be downloaded from the LMS following the completion of the module. 

CPD & Endorsement

Endorsement is currently pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 8 CPD hours applies. 

Funding

This activity is funded by NSW Health. 

Target Audience

Nurses, Midwives and Nurse Practitioners.