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HIV s100 Prescriber Course & Update

Manage the care of people living with HIV and prescribe s100 drugs in a primary care setting by joining ASHM's HIV s100 Prescriber program: become a HIV s100 prescriber and maintain your accreditation by attending updates.

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Last Updated: 24 November 2024

This program consists of two components:

1. HIV s100 Prescriber Course

Delivered either completely online as a four-week course OR face-to-face over two days with online pre- and post-course activities. Attendance is free for practitioners residing in the targeted state or territory. 

Upon successful completion of this course and the associated assessment, participants can apply for authority to prescribe section 100 drugs for the management of HIV. 

2. HIV s100 Prescriber Updates

A 60-minute webinars that keep accredited prescribers informed about the latest clinical HIV research and information. 

HIV s100 Prescriber Course

Target Audience

General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners who practice in community settings

Course Components

Pre-requisites

Online Course

Week 1:

  • Video: Supporting patients to begin ART (10 mins)
  • Online Learning Module: The Fundamentals of HIV ART (45 mins)
  • Video: Clinical Principles for ART Initiation (10 mins)
  • Video: Drug Interactions with ART (15 mins)
  • Video: HIV Peer Support (8 mins)
  • Week 1 live session (2 hrs)

Week 2:

  • Online Learning Module: Monitoring HIV ART (40 mins)
  • Video: Monitoring Treatment Adherence (10 mins)
  • Week 2 live session (2 hrs)

Week 3:

  • Video: ART Toxicities (35 mins)
  • Week 3 live session (2 hrs)

Week 4:

  • Video: When Viral Suppression Doesn’t Occur (20 mins)
  • Video: Immunodeficiency Syndromes (30 mins)
  • Online Learning Module: Conception and pregnancy (20 mins)
  • Week 4 live session (2 hrs)

Post-Course: to be completed within 4 weeks of attending the training.

  • Post-Course Assessment (up to 3 hours)
  • Post-Course Survey (10 mins)

Learning Outcomes

  • 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 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 patients’ choice and adhering to legal obligations.

Endorsements and CPD

  • This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2023-2025 triennium. Educational Activities: 8. Reviewing Performance: 9.50. RACGP Activity Number: 1041549.

  • This course is currently pending approval from ACRRM.

  • This course has been endorsed by ACNP for 18 CPD hours.

Upcoming Dates

HIV s100 Prescriber Course & Update

On Demand
Stay informed with ASHM’s dynamic library of news, sector updates, policy and advocacy work, and project updates. Explore our collection f...

HIV s100 Prescriber Update

Topics and associated learning outcomes are published when an update is announced – see Upcoming Dates below.

Target Audience

Accredited HIV s100 prescribers and other healthcare professionals working in HIV care.

Course Components

60-minute webinar

Endorsements and CPD

  • HIV s100 Prescribers will be awarded 1 HIV CPD point for attending the full session.

  • ASHM is an RACGP-accredited CPD Provider under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity can be claimed for 1 educational activity hour.

Upcoming Dates

HIV s100 Prescriber Course & Update

On Demand
Stay informed with ASHM’s dynamic library of news, sector updates, policy and advocacy work, and project updates. Explore our collection f...

Key Resources

HIV s100 Prescriber Program

HIV Prescriber Program

HIV Prescriber Course Toolkit (for participants who have completed the course)  

Prescriber Program FAQ

Upcoming Conferences and Events

Sector Event

West Coast Liver Meeting

16 - 17 May 2025
Pullman Bunker Bay, WA, Australia
Sector Event

Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) National Conference 2025

1 Jun 2025
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Sector Event

27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health

16 - 19 Jun 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Meanjin (Brisbane), QLD, Australia