Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber Course Copy
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Advanced level training that will enable GPs to effectively diagnose, manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in the primary care setting. Successful completion of the training and assessment will accredit community-based medical practitioners to prescribe s100 highly specialised drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.
This interactive course will involve online learning modules, in-depth presentations, case discussions, and facilitated group work giving attendees an opportunity to discuss practical strategies with peers and specialists.
Professor Benhamin Cowie - Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity.
Dr Nicole Allard- General Practitioner and Hep B S100 prescriber at cohealth with a clinical and research interest in Viral hepatitis.
Presenters:
Further Details:
- Morning/afternoon tea and lunch will be provided.
- Travel grants may be provided to GPs in rural and remote Victoria to attend the course and become a HBV s100 prescriber. For more information please contact: VHHITAL@nwmphn.org.au
- Registrations are essential. See link for details.
Learning outcomes
- Screen at risk patients appropriately
- Plan antiviral treatment for HBV infection
- Utilise treatment protocols for monitoring patients’ responses to HBV antiviral therapy
- Implement shared care between primary and tertiary settings including appropriate referrals
- Develop management plans for patients requiring ongoing monitoring