This 2 hour online workshop is designed for primary health care nurses who are caring for patients with, or at risk of, chronic hepatitis B. Topics covered in this session include screening, transmission, interpreting test serology, vaccination, monitoring and patient management. The workshop is presented by Jana van der Jagt, Nurse Practitioner, Mid-North Coast Local Health District. This education activity is equivalent for 2 CPD hours.
Course components
- Module 1 is an optional online learning component designed to introduce key concepts of hepatitis B nursing. These activities are endorsed independently for CPD hours
- Module 2 is a 2 hour Zoom session providing practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing in the primary care context. It includes a PowerPoint presentation with interactive polls, and a case study for discussion
Learning objectives
- Outline the epidemiology of hepatitis B and the risk factors for hepatitis B transmission
- Identify opportunities for screening, vaccination and linkage to care
- Explain the nurse’s role in identifying, assessing and monitoring patients with chronic hepatitis B to initiate practice change
Target audience
- Primary care Nurses or Midwives working with patients at risk of or living with hepatitis B, based in NSW or ACT
This course has been funded by NSW Health and is free to attend for Nursing and Midwifery professionals. A number of registration scholarships have been provided by ACT Health for professions aligned with the target audience who practice in the ACT and surrounds.