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 free online 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 hepatitis B in Australia.

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Dates and Times:

• Session One: Monday 7 November 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (AEST)
• Session Two: Monday 14 November 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (AEST)
• Session Three: Monday 21 November 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (AEST)

Course components:

This course will be presented as a mix of self-paced and live facilitated learning, providing attendees an opportunity to discuss and practice strategies with peers and specialists. This is comprised of:

1. Online Learning Modules
2. Three Live Webinars
3. Case Studies
4. Multiple choice quiz

Presentations and case discussions will be delivered by specialists and primary care providers with expertise in hepatitis B.

Total expected time to complete all components = 9-11 hours

Learning Objectives:

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, Nurses, other community based medical practitioners in Queensland.

Presenters

Dr Heather McNamee, General Practitioner, Cairns Sexual Health Service.

Endorsement and CPD:

This education is a CPD Accredited Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. 40 points allocated.

This course and associated activities are accredited with ACRRM for 7 educational activity PDP units and 2 performance review PDP units in the 2020-2022 triennium.

This course and associated activities are accredited by the ACNP for professional development.

Funding

This course is free to attend for professions aligned with the target audience who practice in Queensland.

This activity is funded by Queensland Health.

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