National Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives

This free training course provides nurses and midwives with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.

The training is for nurses and midwives working across varied service settings, including general practice and other primary care settings, hospital settings, correctional settings, drug and alcohol services, sexual/reproductive health services and Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify when testing/screening for HCV is indicated
• Interpret HCV test results
• Discuss required pre-treatment assessments for HCV
• Determine which HCV treatment, monitoring and follow-up required
• Examine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for HCV testing, treatment and follow-up

Endorsement and CPD:

• This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 3 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Continuing Professional Development Standard
• Australian College of Midwives CPD Endorsed Activity
• This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. Completion of these educational activities entitles eligible participants to claim 3 CPD hours.