ACT Viral Hepatitis and Preventing Liver Cancer

Viral Hepatitis and Preventing Liver Cancer 

Chronic hepatitis C and chronic hepatitis B are the leading causes of liver cancer in Australia.
Appropriate screening and testing are pivotal in the identification and management of hepatitis B and C and the prevention of liver cancer. 

This course will provide General Practitioners, other Medical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, nursing professionals and health care providers with the knowledge and confidence to prevent liver cancer through effective diagnosis and management of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. 

Date, Time & Venue:

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 

6:30pm to 9:00pm 

Venue: TBC, Canberra

Click here to download the flyer for this event.

Target Audience:

Target audience: ACT-based General Practitioners, other Medical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, nursing professionals, and other health care providers. 

Speakers will include:

A/Prof. Shiv Chitturi, Staff Specialist, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Unit, Canberra Hospital.  

Dr Ericka Flores, Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Canberra Hospital

Course Components:

This free 2-hour face-face training includes presentations from specialists, facilitated case studies, and Q&A. 

Learning Outcomes: 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify risk factors for HBV, HCV, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), enabling discussions around prevention  
2. Interpret HBV and HCV test results correctly to improve diagnosis and linkage to care  
3. Explain the role of appropriate HBV and HCV management in the decreased incidence of liver cancer 
4. Describe the recommended HCC screening guidelines 

Endorsement and CPD:

RACGP: 

This course has been approved as an RACGP CPD activity in the 2023-2025 triennium.  

Approved for 2 hours Educational Activities. 

Funding:

This training is funded by:

ACT Health Directorate

Liability/Insurance

Registration does not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all attendees take out their own travel insurance and medical insurance prior to the meeting. The policy should include loss of fees through cancellation of your participation in the meeting itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. In the event of industrial disruptions or natural disasters the ASHM cannot accept responsibility for any financial or other losses incurred by delegates. Nor can ASHM take responsibility for injury or damage to property or persons occurring during the meeting or associated activities. Insurance is the responsibility of the individual attendee.

For more information:

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

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