Managing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C

• Institution:

  ThinkGP

• Type:

  Short courses

• Reach:

  National

• Focus:

  Indigenous

Overview

Target audience: Health professionals interested in exploring the management of hepatitis B and C in Aboriginal patients.

Course summary: This course provides participants with the skills to manage Aboriginal patients with hepatitis B and C. Course topics include:

• discuss the prevalence, diagnosis, natural history and management of Aboriginal clients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C
• state the clinical presentation of hepatitis B and hepatitis C
• describe the primary care management of hepatitis B and hepatitis C for Aboriginal clients
• explain the cultural issues impacting on the detection and management of hepatitis B and hepatitis C
• ensure patient safety by improving the outcome of patients with hepatitis B by early diagnosis, monitoring and appropriate management.

Fee payable: Not specified

Delivery mode: Online

Financial support for Indigenous students: Not specified

Contacts

PO Box 6196
North Ryde
Sydney NSW 2113
Ph: (02) 8014 6050

Links

• View information: Course details
• View website: ThinkGP