WA Preventing Liver Cancer – Test and Cure Hepatitis C

A practical update in HCV management and treatment.

This webinar aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to test and cure hepatitis C (HCV) in their primary care setting and reduce the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). 

Date, Time & Venue:  

7 May 2024 

6:30pm-8:00pm AWST  

Online via Zoom

Target Audience: 

This webinar is for WA-based general practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other primary care- based health care workers. 

Speakers: 

Prof. Wendy Cheng, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Royal Perth Hospital 

Course Components:  

This interactive 90 min webinar will include Power Point presentations, quiz questions and case discussion. 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Describe HCV screening, testing and diagnosis ​ 
• Outline the recommended HCV pre-treatment assessments  ​ 
• Discuss HCV treatment options and monitoring requirements​ 
• Explain the role of HCV prevention, management, and treatment in the decreased incidence of ​liver cancer 

Endorsement and CPD:  

ASHM is an RACGP-accredited CPD Provider under the RACGP CPD Program​. 

Funding:
 

This training is funded by: ​Western Australian Department of Health​ 

For more information: 

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

Flyer: 

Click here to see the flyer. 

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