Date
Cost
Available to
Practice Nurses
Practice Managers
General Practitioners
Pharmacists
Practice Staff
Medical Specialist
Continuing Professional Development
RACGP 4 X Cat 2 points
Event Location
Chirnside Park, 150-226 Watton Street
WERRIBEE VIC 3018
Australia
This informative and interactive training will aim to improve the confidence of general practitioners to effectively screen, treat and manage patients with hepatitis B and C and to apply the latest clinical information about antiretro-viral therapy.
The aim of the session is to improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of GPs to effectively screen, treat and manage patients with Hepatitis B or C. It will aim to assist GPs to confidently interpret Viral Hepatitis test results, understand the treatment and referral options for their management, and inform GPs of the process to become a HBV s100 Prescriber.
This session has been approved for 4 Category 2 RACGP points.
Presenter:
This session will be facilitated by Dr Matt Penn - a s100 HIV and s100 Hepatitis B prescriber who works at the Centre Clinic, PRONTO and North Richmond Community Health.
Further Details:
A light dinner will be provided
Dinner and registration: 6.30 - 7.00 pm
Training session: 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Registrations are essential. RSVP by Thursday 4th April 2019
Learning outcomes:
- Describe the role of Primary Health Care in the management of Viral Hepatitis
- Accurately determine at risk patients and screen for viral hepatitis
- Confidently interpret Viral Hepatitis test results and discuss the treatment and referral options for the management of viral hepatitis
- Discuss with patients the viral hepatitis treatment options and importance of regular monitoring
