Become a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.
This course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of hepatitis B (HBV), current pharmacology, monitoring and treatment, and the complicating factors surrounding HBV management.
Upon successful completion of this training and the associated case assessment, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of HBV in Australia.
Dates:
- Session 1: Thursday 11 June 2026 | 6.30pm – 7.30pm (AEST)
- Session 2: Thursday 18 June 2026 | 6.30pm – 7.30pm (AEST)
Learning Outcomes:
Through online learning and virtual teaching, participants will learn to:
- Outline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B
- Plan long-term care, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening, for patients with chronic hepatitis B
- Select and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated
- Identify situations where specialist advice or referral is required
- Integrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management
Target Audience:
General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia
