HCV in NSP Settings

This training aims to provide participants with the confidence to initiate conversations around hepatitis C in the needle and syringe program (NSP) setting and provide referrals to testing and treatment. 

This training aims to provide participants with the confidence to initiate conversations around hepatitis C in the needle and syringe program (NSP) setting and provide referrals to testing and treatment. 

This course is for healthcare professionals practicing in VIC. While others are welcome to register, please note some content will be specific to VIC. 

Learning outcomes:

• Describe risk factors for hep C, enabling discussions with people around prevention and harm reduction
• Describe hep C testing and liver disease assessment
• Recognise the treatment options for hep C
• Identify your local referral pathways for linking people to hep C testing and treatment
• Communicate confidently with people about hep C testing, treatment, and follow-up processes in the NSP