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.
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Date, Time, Platform:
- Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026
- Time: 9:00am –1:00pm (AWST)
- Venue: Aloft Hotel, Rooftop Ballroom | The Springs, 27 Rowe Ave, Rivervale WA 6103
Speakers:
- Simon Hazeldine | Gastroenterologist | Fiona Stanley Hospital
- Katie Coles | General Practitioner | Sexual Health Quarters
- Adam Gregson | Nurse Practitioner | Royal Perth Hospital
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
Course Components:
This course will be presented as a mix of virtual, self-paced and live facilitated learning, providing attendees an opportunity to discuss and practice strategies with peers and specialists. This is comprised of:
- Online Learning Modules
- One 4 hour live session
- Case Studies
- Multiple choice quizzes
- Presentations and case discussions will be delivered by specialists and primary care providers with expertise in hepatitis B.
Total expected time to complete all self-paced and live components = 9.5hrs
Recommended Resources:
CPD & Endorsement:
- RACGP: This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 7.5. Reviewing Performance: 2. Please provide your full RACGP member number and name on your MyASHM Profile so we can report attendance to RACGP on your behalf.
- ACRRM: This event has been accredited in the 2026-2028 ACRRM CPD Program for: 7 Educational Activity Hours, 2 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.
- ACNP: This course is pending approval by ACNP. This activity is pending endorsement 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.
Funding:
This activity is funded by the Western Australian Department of Health.
Target Audience:
General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other community based medical practitioners based in WA.
