From 1 September 2026, the prescriber accreditation requirement for hepatitis B medicines under the PBS Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs Program will be removed. As a result, all medical and authorised nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe hepatitis B antiviral treatment without additional specialist accreditation. ASHM is currently updating its website, education and resources to reflect this change.
Join our interactive course on hepatitis C virus (HCV) management in primary care and walk away with the skills and confidence to diagnose, assess, manage, and treat HCV in primary care.
2.5+ CPD hours
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On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program (1.5 Educational Activity hours, 1 Reviewing Performance hour).Â
This activity will be resubmitted to ACRRM and ACNP for re-endorsement in 2026Â
All participants who attend the course in full will be awarded a Statement of Attendance.Â
Attendees may gain 1 additional CPD hour by completing the Clinical Extensions of Hepatitis C online learning module (optional pre-course activity).
General practitioners, nurse practitioners, and other practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe s85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings in Australia. Nurses involved in the assessment and work-up of patients for treatment are also encouraged to attend.
Decision Making in Hepatitis C resource is a 2-page guide designed to support general practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, and other primary care providers in effectively managing hepatitis C.
All General Practitioners, other Primary Care Physicians and Authorised Nurse Practitioners in Australia can prescribe medication for hepatitis C. Practitioners who are not experienced in hepatitis C treatment are required to consult with an experienced specialist before initiating HCV therapy.
All you need to know about managing hepatitis C virus infection in Australia.
This eLearning course introduces the basics of hepatitis C (HCV) in Australia, as a foundation for further education and training in HCV. It is appropriate for all learners regardless of prior knowledge or experience in HCV.
Clinical Extensions of Hepatitis Cis an eLearning course that takes a closer look at interpreting test results and managing patients with hepatitis C and is intended for clinicians who will assess patients and prescribe treatment.
This one-hour, self-paced eLearning course is designed for frontline healthcare workers who support people from hepatitis C priority populations identified in the Fifth National Hepatitis C Strategy. The course is structured into four short, interactive modules that explore the priority populations for hepatitis C and their unique health needs and practical ways to provide tailored, stigma-free support that enables people to engage in hepatitis C care.
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