Increasing HCV treatment in primary care is crucial to achieving HCV elimination in Australia by 2030. This course aims to empower general practitioners, nurse practitioners and other prescribing practitioners with the skills and confidence to diagnose, assess, manage, and treat HCV in primary care.
Training delivery utilises a blended learning approach with expert-led presentations and facilitated case discussions delivered by specialists, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners and Peer/Lived Experience workforce with expertise in HCV management and treatment.
Presenters
- Dr David Baker – General Practitioner | East Sydney Doctors
- Hayley Thompson – Nurse Practitioner | QuIHN
- Esha Leyden – Peer Harm Reduction Coordinator | QuIHN
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- identify when screening and testing for HCV is indicated
- interpret HCV test results
- discuss required pre-treatment assessments.
CPD & Endorsement
- RACGP: This course has been approved as an RACGP CPD activity in the 2026-2028 triennium. Approved for 1.5 hours Educational Activities and 1 hour Reviewing Performance. RACGP Activity Number: 891606
- ACRRM: Re-endorsement in the 2026-2028 ACRRM PD Program is currently pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 2.5 CPD hours applies (1.5 Educational Activity hours, 1 Reviewing Performance hour).
Funding
This activity is funded by Queensland Health.