TAS Could it be HIV? Clinical Indicators and Testing

With an estimated 2,020 individuals in Australia living with undiagnosed HIV, the need for vigilance and early detection remains crucial.

This 1-hour webinar is designed for Tasmanian healthcare professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in identifying, testing, and managing patients at risk of HIV. It will provide an overview of HIV screening and testing guidance as well as patient engagement and discussion strategies. 

Date & Time: 

• Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
• Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (AEST)

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Target Audience

GPs, nurses, and other primary healthcare professionals in Tasmania. 

Presenter

Dr Alvin Ding, Sexual Health Physician & HIV s100 prescriber at Clinic 60 – Hobart, Tasmania.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Explain the importance of screening and testing for HIV.
• Identify and discuss behavioural and clinical indications for HIV testing.  
• Consider strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients. 

Accreditation:

ASHM is an RACGP-accredited CPD Provider under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity can be claimed for 1 RACGP educational activity hour.

Funding:  

This course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

For more information: 

Please contact the ASHM education team at education@ashm.org.au or call 0431 320 429.

Help us keep ASHM courses free! 

At ASHM, we are committed to developing a sustainable HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual health workforce. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer high quality educational opportunities, that are free to attend. If you are unable to attend one of our courses, please let us know as soon as possible, high rates of non-attendance impacts ASHMs ability to continue providing free education. You can cancel your attendance by calling 0431 320 429 or emailing education@ashm.org.au.