Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care – Expression of Interest

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]