Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care – Expression of Interest

This is an Expression of Interest page. By clicking “Register Now” your name will be added to a wait list. You will be notified to register via email when a session becomes available in your state of residence or practice.

Treatment with direct acting antivirals is easier than ever! Increasing HCV treatment in primary care is crucial to achieving HCV elimination in Australia by 2030.

This 2-hr online course aims to empower participants with the skills and confidence to diagnose, assess, manage, and treat hepatitis C (HCV) in primary care.

Training delivery utilises a blended learning approach with presentations and facilitated case discussions delivered by experts in the field of HCV management and treatment

Target Audience:

General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe s85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings.

Course Components:

1. Pre course survey
2. Optional Pre-course Online Learning Module
3. Facilitated training
4. Post course survey

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify when screening and testing for HCV is indicated
2. Interpret HCV test results
3. Discuss required pre-treatment assessments
4. Determine which treatment, monitoring, and follow-up is required.

Accreditation:

The Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care course is an RACGP accredited activity in the 2023-2025 RACGP Triennium.

This activity has been approved for 1.5 hours Educational Activities and 1 hour Reviewing Performance.

For More Information: 

Please contact the HCV team at [email protected]