Cairns Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber Course

Posted Saturday 23 November 2024 | ASHM Health

Upon successful completion of this free 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. 

Target audience

General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other community based medical practitioners based in Cairns.

Speakers

Dr Josh Hanson, Infectious Disease Physician, Cairns Hospital

Course components

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

• online learning modules   

• multiple choice quiz   

• face-to-face presentations and case discussions delivered by specialists and primary care providers with expertise in hepatitis B.

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.  

Endorsement and CPD

This activity is an RACGP-accredited activity under the RACGP CPD Program.

This course and associated activities are accredited with ACRRM for 6 educational activity PDP units, 3.5 performance review PDP units, and 4 Additional CPD requirements in the 2023-2025 triennium. 

This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 CPD hours.

Funding

This activity is funded by Queensland Health. 

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