HIV s100 Accredited Prescriber Course – 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.

Register to join the ‘Expression of Interest’ list for the HIV s100 prescriber courses. You will be contacted when a course is available for your jurisdiction. The Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) program delivers this program for practitioners in Victoria.

The prescriber course is delivered completely online as a 4-week course with pre- and post-course activities delivered online. Presentations and case discussions will be delivered by specialists and GPs with expertise in HIV. Learning methods include online learning modules, presentations, case discussions and facilitated group work, giving attendees 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 drugs for the management of HIV in Australia. Refer to the ASHM HIV s100 Prescriber Handbook for more information.

Please note this course is in high demand with limited places. Priority is given to practitioners based in community settings and who have completed the pre-requisite online learning modules. If you miss out on a spot in the first invitation you will remain on the waitlist for the next course.

Target Audience

General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners who practice in community settings (e.g. GP clinics and services, community health clinics).

Pre-Requisites

• Clinical Foundations of HIV OLM (60 mins)
• Clinical Extensions of HIV OLM (80 mins)

Facilitated Online Training:

This 4-week facilitated course is comprised of online-self paced activities and weekly interactive case study webinars (live sessions).

Weekly activities take approximately 1-2 hours per week and must be completed prior to attending the case-study webinar. Each week will focus on a specific topic: Initiation of ART, Monitoring ART, Toxicities and Adverse Effects, and Special Scenarios.

Post course assessment: an online case-based multiple-choice exam – up to 3 hours, to be completed within 4 weeks of attending the facilitated training.

Learning Objectives

Following the course participants will be able to:

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

Accreditation

• This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2023-2025 triennium.  Educational Activities: 8. Reviewing Performance: 9.50. RACGP Activity Number: 1041549.
• This course is currently pending approval from ACRRM.
• This course is currently pending endorsement from ACNP.

For more information please contact the HIV team at [email protected]