HIV s100 Prescriber Course

Dates
From:
28 Mar 2020
-
29 Mar 2020
Cost
Free
Available to
General Practitioners
Continuing Professional Development

RACGP 40 x Cat 1 points

Register now
Event Location
North Western Melbourne PHN - Yarra Room
Level 5, 369 Royal Parade
PARKVILLE VIC 3052
Australia

Advanced level training designed to support GPs in initiating treatment and managing people living with HIV in general practice and provide the opportunity for participants to establish relationships with local specialist services for ongoing mentoring and referral.

In the current status of the current COVID-19 health emergency, this session is scheduled to progress as planned.  

Should the advice from the Chief Health Officer escalate mitigations to minimise public gatherings, we will reconsider.

We will keep you informed of any changes as they become known to us.


Day One: Saturday March 28th, 2020 - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Day Two: Sunday March 29th, 2020 - 8:30am - 4:15pm

Held over two days, the course will consist of modules on ARV
therapy, screening and monitoring, toxicities and adverse effects,
special scenarios, and clinical skills development. Facilitators will
include Dr Olga Vujovic, Dr Matt Penn and Dr Mark O'Reilly.

Please note:
This training has been developed for General Practitioners. Due to high demand and need for increased prescribers in Victoria, GPs will be given first preference for registrations. 

If you are successful in registering for this event and become unavailable, it is essential you provide 2 weeks notice to allow adequate time for a person on the waiting list to do the pre-course work and attend in your place.

Further Details:
Morning/afternoon tea and lunch will be provided.
Registrations are mandatory. RSVP by Friday the 13th of March, 2020

Travel Grants:
Travel grants may be provided to GPs in rural and remote Victoria to attend the course and become a HIV s100 prescriber. For more information please contact: VHHITAL@nwmphn.org.au  

Please note this course is funded by the Victorian State Govt and interstate participants are welcome to attend subject to space and availability. A $660 fee will apply for all interstate participants. 

Learning outcomes:

  • Describe the principles of initiation of antiretroviral therapy
  • Evaluate the complexity of factors influencing patients’ treatment decisions
  • Develop a clinical management plan for a patient on therapy, incorporating strategies for health promotion and harm minimization
  • Describe the contributing factors to the development of treatment toxicities and antiretroviral resistance
  • Identify appropriate referral pathways for complex HIV issues including salvage therapy, women considering pregnancy and IRIS
 

***COVID-19 update to everyone registering for our training and events:***

The situation is continuing to evolve quickly. At present there are a small number of confirmed cases in Victoria and all our events will go ahead as planned.  

Nonetheless, it is critical that we all remember the principles of infection control and take extra steps to guard against the spread of COVID-19: 

  • WASH your hands often with soap and running water, for at least 20 seconds. DRY with paper towel or hand dryer. 

  • TRY not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth. 

  • COVER your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.  

  • HAND SANITISER is available in all our meeting rooms. Please use this. 

  • SHAKING HANDS is optional! 

  • MAINTAIN at least 1 metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 

  • DON’T ATTEND if you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (fever, breathing difficulties such as breathlessness, cough, sore throat, fatigue or tiredness).  

  • If you have any of the symptoms above and travelled overseas recently or been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus, visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus and follow the latest advice for the Victorian public.