ASHM: Hepatitis C in Primary Care (15 Oct)
Thursday, 15 October 2020 - Thursday, 15 October 2020
Time: 7.00PM - 8.30PM
Venue: Online
Primary care providers can play a critical role in the elimination of hepatitis C in Australia by 2030. This webinar will provide an overview of the management of HCV in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify priority populations for HCV screening
- Order and interpret tests appropriately to diagnose chronic HCV infection
- Describe the recommended pre-treatment assessment
- Demonstrate understanding of antiviral therapy for treatment of HCV
- Communicate confidently with patients about HCV
Suitable for GPs, nurse practitioners, nurses, primary care based practitioners and other health care workers.