Hepatitis C in Primary Care

Course Summary
This training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to pursue the management of HCV in their primary care setting

Synopsis 
This free interactive webinar provides practitioners in primary and related care settings with an overview of the hepatitis C management in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment.

Target Audience
General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, and primary care-based practitioners in Queensland

Learning Objectives

1. Identify priority populations for HCV screening
2. Order and interpret tests appropriately to diagnose chronic HCV infection
3. Describe the recommended pre-treatment assessment
4. Demonstrate understanding of antiviral therapy for treatment of HCV
5. Communicate confidently with patients about HCV

Accreditation
This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. 3 points allocated.

Funding
This course is supported by Government of Queensland, Department of Health

More information
Please contact Tyler Davis on 0435 790 489 or click here to send an email to tyler.davis@ashm.org.au