Hepatitis C in Primary Care (VIC)

The updated 'Australian recommendations for the management of hepatitis C virus infection: A consensus statement (2022)' were published at the end of November 2022. These guidelines have further streamlined and simplified the management of hepatitis C in primary care. Experienced practitioners also need to be made aware of and upskilled in these new recommendations regarding reflex testing, assessment, treatment, dose interruption management, and early confirmation of hepatitis C cure so they can provide their patients with best-practice care.

Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program, this Hepatitis C in Primary Care course aims to provide general practitioners, nurse practitioners and other prescribing practitioners with the skills and confidence to diagnose, assess, manage and treat hepatitis C in primary care.

Course component:

• A 1-hour online module (OLM) prior to attending the live webinar.
• A 1.5-hour interactive webinar consisting of presentations, Zoom quiz polling, and group discussions. 

Date: Monday 22 July 2024

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Presenter: Dr Lester Mascarenhas - GP Refugee Health from Utopia Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify priority populations for hepatitis C screening.
• Order and interpret tests appropriately to diagnose chronic hepatitis C infection. 
• Describe the recommended pre-treatment assessment.
• Demonstrate understanding of antiviral therapy for treatment of hepatitis C.
• Communicate confidently with patients about hepatitis C.

Accreditation:

This activity has been approved for the following hours and types: 1.5 Educational Activity (EA) hours in the 2023-2025 RACGP Triennium. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.