National HIV Nursing | Complex Management Webinar

Directed at nurses with experience working in HIV, this webinar will focus on HIV and hepatitis B and C co-infection.

Kirsty Owen (Sexual health and BBV nurse, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre) will discuss the nurses’ role in monitoring and caring for people living with HIV and hepatitis B and C co-infection, including identifying risk factors and key consideration for treatment and monitoring. This session will include a presentation and case studies.

Date: Thursday 5 October 2023

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (AEST)

Location: Online

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• describe the epidemiology of Hepatitis B and C and risk factors for acquisition
• identify risk factors for advanced liver disease and when to seek specialist clinical support
• discuss key considerations for Hepatitis treatment and monitoring in PLHIV
• explain role of the HIV nurse in supporting engagement in Hepatitis treatment and ongoing monitoring

Target Audience:

Nurses with experience working in HIV.

Accreditation & Endorsement:

Endorsed by ASHHNA and ACNP. This webinar is worth 1 ACNP CPD hour.

This training supported by an unconditional education grant from Gilead.

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