Join us for a fully catered, training event at Rydges Sydney Central! This one-day, face-to-face course provides nurses and midwives with practical knowledge and skills to support the screening, assessment, management and follow-up of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The program covers epidemiology, testing and serology interpretation, vaccination and prevention, chronic disease monitoring, treatment pathways, and models of care. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive, stigma-free practice and the role of nurses and midwives in engaging and supporting people living with viral hepatitis.
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.
- Examine hepatitis B epidemiology
- Identify opportunities for screening and testing, vaccination and linkage to care
- Explore the role of nurses and midwives in providing culturally responsive care that is free of stigma and discrimination
- Describe nurses’ and midwives’ roles in engaging people living with hepatitis B in ongoing monitoring and treatment
Course dates: Friday, 22 May 2026
Course time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (AEST)
Location: Rydges Sydney Central, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Endorsement and CPD: Endorsement is currently pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 8 CPD hours applies.
Funding: This activity is funded by NSW Health.
Contact email: education@ashm.org.au