HIV s100 Prescriber Course

Become a HIV s100 prescriber to manage and treat HIV in primary care settings.

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Course Description

This course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), current pharmacology, monitoring and treatment, and the complicating factors surrounding HIV 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 HIV in Australia. 

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Describe current HIV epidemiology at local, national and global levels    
  2. 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    
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the principles of antiretroviral therapy and competence in selecting, prescribing and monitoring antiretroviral therapy in a range of clinical scenarios 
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles on which diagnostic and treatment decisions in HIV care are based 
  5. Demonstrate competence in interpreting clinical and other relevant information to guide effective care of people living with HIV
  6. Demonstrate competence in planning, implementing and evaluating the clinical care of people living with HIV across all stages of the virus
  7. Outline the importance of demonstrating respect for patient choice and adhering to legal obligations 

Course Components

1. Pre-requisite activities

2. Facilitated online training

  1. A four-week program combining self-paced online work with weekly live online case discussion sessions
  2. Expect to spend 1–2 hours per week on the self-paced activities before each live online session. 

3. Post course assessment

An online case-based multiple-choice exam to be completed within one month of the facilitated training.   

CPD & Endorsement

This activity will be resubmitted to RACGP, ACRRM and ACNP for 2026.

All participants who attend the course in full will be awarded a Statement of Attendance.

Recommended For

This course is in high demand and priority will be given to General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners who work in community settings. 

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27 - 29 Nov 2025
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