Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing

Become a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings. 

9.5 CPD hours

Course description

This course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of hepatitis B virus (HBV), current pharmacology, monitoring and treatment, and the complicating factors surrounding HBV management. Through case discussions and facilitated group work, attendees will have an opportunity to discuss practical strategies with peers and specialists.

Upon successful completion of this 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 HBV in Australia.  

Learning outcomes

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

  1. Outline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B.
  2. Plan long-term care, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening, for patients with chronic hepatitis B
  3. Select and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated
  4. Identify situations where specialist advice or referral is required
  5. Integrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management.

Course components

  • Pre-course survey 
  • Clinical Extensions of Hepatitis B online learning module (pre-requisite*, 2 CPD hours)  
  • Live online: A program combining self-paced online work with two live online workshops (6.5 CPD hours total). Please note that all earlier activities must be completed before links to the interactive online workshops are sent.
    OR
    In-person: A program combining self-paced online work with 1 live face-to-face workshop (6.5 CPD hours total) 
  • Post-course online multiple choice assessment (1 CPD hour)  

CPD & endorsement

This activity is being resubmitted to RACGP, ACRRM and ACNP for re-endorsement in 2026   

All participants who attend the course in full will be awarded a Statement of Attendance.
Please note you will receive separate statements of attendance for the online learning modules and facilitated training. 

Recommended for

General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia. 

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Upcoming conferences and events

2026 Youth Health Conference

22 - 24 Apr 2026
Novotel Sydney Parramatta, Dharug Country (NSW, Australia)

16th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference

12 - 14 Aug 2026
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, Walyalup (WA, Australia)

Australasian HIV&AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health Conferences

14 - 17 Sep 2026
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, Naarm (Melbourne) (VIC, Australia)