This free training course provides nurses and midwives with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.
Target Audience: This training is for nurses and midwives working across varied service settings, including general practice and other primary care settings, hospital settings, Correctional settings, Drug and Alcohol services, Sexual/reproductive health services and Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Identify when testing/screening for HCV is indicated.
- Interpret HCV test results.
- Discuss required pre-treatment assessments for HCV.
- Determine which HCV treatment, monitoring and follow-up required.
- Examine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for HCV testing, treatment and follow-up.
Endorsement and CPD:
- This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 3 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard
- Australian College of Midwives CPD Endorsed Activity.
- This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. Completion of these educational activities entitles eligible participants to claim 3 CPD hours.
Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Time: NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS: 5:00pm – 8:00PM (AEST)
Platform: Online via Zoom
Funding: This course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Contact phone number: 0431 320 429 Contact email: education@ashm.org.au