PrEP & HIV Essentials for Primary Care

Date
11 Nov 2021
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Cost
Free
Available to
General Practice
Practice Nurses
General Practitioners
Practice Staff
Continuing Professional Development

4 x RACGP CPD Activity / 2 x ACRRM PDP points

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Gain the knowledge to manage patients on PrEP

Pre Exposure Prophyslaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention strategy in high demand within the community. 

On April 1st 2018, PrEP was listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as a general schedule s85 item. GPs and Nurse Practitioners are now be able to prescribe PrEP, and community pharmacies are able to dispense it.


This session will guide you on how to initiate PrEP with ease, and which populations it is suitable for.


Presenter:

This session will be facilitated by Dr Matt Penn, s100 HIV and Hepatitis B GP prescriber at North Richmond Community Health.


Continuing Professional Development: 4 x RACGP CPD Activity / 2 x ACRRM PDP points. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance. 

Learning outcomes:

  • Describe different HIV prevention strategies​
  • Explain different options for PrEP dosing​
  • Use the PrEP decision making tool to manage patients on PrEP​
  • Explain the effectiveness and appropriate use of PrEP/PEP to patients