NSW Hepatitis C in NSP Settings

Frontline workers in NSP settings  have a crucial and unique role to play in eliminating hep C. Every day, you’re talking to people who might be living with hep C. By sharing messages about testing and treatment, you can support people to protect their health.   

Date, Time & Venue:

Date: 26 November 2024 

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm (AEDT). Lunch will be available from 1pm.

Venue: SKYE Suites Parramatta (Northern Room), 30 Hunter Street, Parramatta New South Wales 2150.

All course material and morning tea/lunch will be provided at the workshop. 

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Target Audience:

Frontline workers in primary, secondary and pharmacy NSP services; including health education officers, peer support workers, needle and syringe program workers, social workers, nurses, administration officers, pharmacists, and pharmacy assistants.   

Course Components:

The course will be delivered in two parts:   

Part 1  consists of a 1-hour eLearning component introducing the learner to the topics of testing, management and treatment of HCV in addition to how to provide education in the NSP setting.  

Part 2 consists of an interactive face-to-face workshop building on the knowledge and skills gained in Part 1 through practical case discussions and referral pathway mapping.  

Presenters:

Gary Keogh, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Drug Health Services, South Western Sydney Local Health District​

Christine Malate, A/Clinical Nurse Consultant, Needle & Syringe Program, Kelly Close Services, Western Sydney Local Health District

Learning Outcomes: 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:    

• Describe risk factors for hepatitis C, enabling discussions with people around prevention and harm reduction    

• Describe hepatitis C testing and liver disease assessment    

• Recognise the treatment options for hepatitis C     

• Identify your local referral pathways for linking people to hepatitis C testing and treatment    

• Communicate confidently with people about hepatitis C testing, treatment, and follow-up processes in the NSP   

Endorsement and CPD:

This training is equivalent to 4.0 CPD hours.

Funding:  

This course is sponsored by AbbVie. Sponsorship is provided in accordance with the ASHM’s Sponsorship Policy. ASHM does not endorse or promote any sponsor’s product or service.

Liability/Insurance

Registration does not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all attendees take out their own travel insurance and medical insurance prior to the meeting. The policy should include loss of fees through cancellation of your participation in the meeting itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. In the event of industrial disruptions or natural disasters the ASHM cannot accept responsibility for any financial or other losses incurred by delegates. Nor can ASHM take responsibility for injury or damage to property or persons occurring during the meeting or associated activities. Insurance is the responsibility of the individual attendee.

For more information:

Please contact ASHM Education at [email protected] or call 0431 320 429. 

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