hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives

Posted Sunday 28 April 2024 | ASHM

This course will provide Nursing and Midwifery Professionals with advanced practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing.

The course includes presentations and case discussions that introduce the epidemiology and natural history of hepatitis B, vaccination, testing, fibrosis assessment, advanced liver disease, stigma and discrimination, and the cultural context of hepatitis B nursing and midwifery.

Course components:

This course will be presented as a mix of self-paced and live facilitated learning, providing attendees an opportunity to discuss and practice strategies with peers and specialists. This is comprised of:

• online learn modules
• video modules
• two 4-hour interactive webinars via Zoom, accessed through the online ASHM learning platform.

Date and time

Part 1: Tuesday 2 May 2023, 9am-1pm AEST.

Part 2: Thursday 4 May 2023, 9am-1pm AEST.

Attendance at both sessions is required to receive a certificate equivalent to 8.0 CPD hours.

Learning objectives

Through online learning and virtual teaching, participants will learn to:

• outline the epidemiology of hepatitis B and the risk factors for hepatitis B transmission
• identify opportunities for screening and testing, vaccination and linkage to care
• outline nurses’ and midwives’ role in providing culturally appropriate care, free from stigma and discrimination
• outline the nurses’ and midwives’ role in identifying, diagnosing, assessing, monitoring and treating patients with chronic hepatitis B and advanced liver disease
• utilise innovative strategies and models of care that deliver care for patients with hepatitis B.

Target audience

Nursing and midwifery professionals based in Queensland.

CPD

This activity, including all required pre-course and post-course work is equivalent to 10 CPD hours.

Participants may also complete the recommended pre-course learning modules, which are independently endorsed for 2.5 hours of CPD.

Australian College of Midwives CPD Endorsed Activity.

This course is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 10 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.

Funding

This activity is funded by Queensland Health.

This course is free to attend for professions aligned with the target audience who practice in Queensland.

Last updated: Friday 14 April 2023