Hepatitis C Nursing: Management and Treatment

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ASHM invites all nurses working in hepatitis C to register for the two-day comprehensive ASHM Hepatitis C Nursing Management and Treatment education program, developed in partnership with the Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA). In 2017 there were 182, 285 people living with Chronic Hepatitis C in Australia and 26% of these people are living in Victoria. New Hep C treatments are available offering cure rates greater than 90%. Without appropriate monitoring and treatment, damage to the liver can lead to mild, moderate or severe liver disease and, in some cases, liver cancer and liver failure. Option 1 – attend just day 1: HCV introductory nursing course Option 2 – attend both day 1: HCV introductory nursing course, and day 2: HCV advanced nursing course Day 1 will introduce nurses to the epidemiology of hepatitis c and their role in screening, assessment as well as models of care for people living with hepatitis C. Day 2 will explore advanced concepts of hepatitis C care and management, including advanced liver disease and diagnosis, management and monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma. Learning objectives are based on the AHA Practice Standards for the Hepatology Nurse (2015) and the AHA Consensus-based Nursing Guidelines (2012). The course is also endorsed by the Australian Liver Association (ALA).

Location

Melbourne, Victoria