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.
Target audience: All Needle and Syringe program frontline workers.
Learning outcomes: On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- 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
DATE: Monday, 22nd June 2026
TIME: 5:00pm – 7:30pm (AEST)
Endorsement and CPD:
Endorsement pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.
Funding: This course received funding from the Australian Centre for Disease Control.
Contact email: education@ashm.org.au or phone number: 0431 320 429