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Course
Date
Location
Hepatitis Training for GPs and Health Professionals with Aboriginal Clients
29/05/13 - 29/05/13
Bourke
This course aims to provide attendees with the necessary knowledge and skills to more confidently manage their Aboriginal clients with hepatitis B and C. It will have a local focus, providing an overview of local service provision and referral pathways within the region. It outlines the public health aspects and clinical management of hepatitis B and C and advocates a proactive approach to health care for Aboriginal clients.
At the end of this course participants should be able to:
Confidently manage their Aboriginal clients with hepatitis B and C
Understand the testing principles, treatment and natural history of hepatitis B and C
Utilise local specialist services and referral pathways
Identify culturally safe practices for working with Aboriginal clients
Who is this course for?
Clinical care teams working with Aboriginal clients in AMSs/ACCHOs or other primary health care settings. This course will be of particular benefit to GPs, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers.
Hepatitis training for GPs and Health Professionals with Aboriginal Clients 29/05/13 - 29/05/08 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
Hepatitis Training for GPs and Health Professionals with Aboriginal Clients
31/05/13 - 31/05/13
Orange
This course aims to provide attendees with the necessary knowledge and skills to more confidently manage their Aboriginal clients with hepatitis B and C. It will have a local focus, providing an overview of local service provision and referral pathways within the region. It outlines the public health aspects and clinical management of hepatitis B and C and advocates a proactive approach to health care for Aboriginal clients.
At the end of this course participants should be able to:
Confidently manage their Aboriginal clients with hepatitis B and C
Understand the testing principles, treatment and natural history of hepatitis B and C
Utilise local specialist services and referral pathways
Identify culturally safe practices for working with Aboriginal clients
Who is this course for?
Clinical care teams working with Aboriginal clients in AMSs/ACCHOs or other primary health care settings. This course will be of particular benefit to GPs, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers.
Hepatitis training for GPs and Health Professionals with Aboriginal Clients 31/05/13 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
Chronic hepatitis C Management in 2013
04/06/13 - 04/06/13
Dubbo
Did you know.... by the end of 2011, there were an estimated 226 700 people living with chronic hepatitis C in Australia. Many patients have deferred treatment while waiting for newer therapy with less side effects. Some of these patients may be at risk of developing advanced liver disease and liver cancer. New treatments recently listed on the PBS offer increased response rates for genotype 1 patients.
This update will include the latest information on:
Testing at risk patients and interpreting test results
Natural history and disease progression
Clinical management in primary health care settings
Treatment for hepatitis C side effects and efficacy of antiviral therapy
Emerging therapies
Assessment and identification of advanced liver disease
Services and referral pathways in the area
Presenters: Dr John Yamba General Physician/Gastroenterologist Dubbo Base Hospital & Specialist Medical Centre
Gail Snelgar Registered Nurse Hepatology Liver Clinic, Dubbo Base Hospital
Case studies will be used to consolidate knowledge and present participants with real life scenarios.
Course participants will receive a range of complimentary membership benefits for the duration of the financial year, including access to latest sector information.
For information on this course please download the flyer or contact Emilie Spencer on Emilie.Spencer@ashm.org.au or 02 8204 0734.
Module:
Cost
Chronic hepatitis C Management in 2013 04/06/13 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Free
HIV Shared Care - Perth
05/06/13 - 05/06/13
Perth
HIV Shared Care - Perth
The aim of this training is for General Practitioners to engage in a collaborative HIV shared care arrangement with a specialist.
The evening update will provide you with the basic skills to manage the clinical care of people living with HIV in a primary care setting.
Specialists from Royal Perth Hospital will be presenting this training on Wednesday 5th June and specialists from Fremantle Hospital will be presenting this training session on Thursday 6th June. They will provide GP participants with a prime opportunity to engage with and establish specialist linkages with an HIV/Sexual Health in their local area.
Course Outline
WA Demographic
HIV testing & risk assessments
Management of the newly diagnosed
Shared care framework
This course is FREE for medical practitioners in WA. Costs associated with this course have been covered by the WA Department of Health.
The aim of this training is for General Practitioners to engage in a collaborative HIV shared care arrangement with a specialist.
The evening update will provide you with the basic skills to manage the clinical care of people living with HIV in a primary care setting.
Specialists from Royal Perth Hospital will be presenting this training on Wednesday 5th June and specialists from Fremantle Hospital will be presenting this training session on Thursday 6th June. They will provide GP participants with a prime opportunity to engage with and establish specialist linkages with an HIV/Sexual Health in their local area.
Course Outline
WA Demographic
HIV testing & risk assessments
Management of the newly diagnosed
Shared care framework
This course is FREE for medical practitioners in WA. Costs associated with this course have been covered by the WA Department of Health.
Hepatitis B Nursing: Advanced Nursing Management and Care
06/06/13 - 07/06/13
Sydney
ASHM invites all nurses with hepatology experience to register for Hepatitis B Nursing: Advanced Nursing Management and Care developed in partnership with the Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA).
Learning Objectives are based on the AHA's Competency Standards for the Hepatology Nurse (2008) and the AHAs Consensus-based Nursing Guidelines for the Care of Patients with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Advanced Liver Diease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma. The course is also endorsed by the Australian Liver Association (ALA).
Module 1 is an interactive online learning module covering the fundamental concepts of hepatitis B nursing and is made available to participants before attending the face-to-face course.
Module 2 is a two-day, face to face course providing nurses with advanced practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing. The first day expands on the issues covered in module 1, covers epidemiology, vaccination, testing and explores the cultural context of hepatits B nursing. Clinical updates on advanced liver diease, hepatocellular carcinoma and co-infection are provided and the nurses role in assessment is disucssed. The second day introduces treatment, discusses the role of nursing in hepatitis B care and explores various models fo care. Next is an in depth discussion of culturally competent hepatitis B nursing care, including working with interpreters. Finally, the specific needs of other priority populations will be discussed and reviewed through case studies.
This course is free for NSW nurses. Nurses from other states and territories are welcome to attend by paying a registration fee.
Scholarships to support travel and accomodation for NSW nurses may be available - for more information contact Kirsten Cambell at ACI via kirsten.campbell@aci.health.nsw.gov.au
Introduction to HIV care for General Practitioners
08/06/13 - 08/06/13
Ashfield
Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners
The Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners is a 1 day course that aims to provide general practitioners (GPs) with an understanding of issues relating to the clinical care of HIV positive people in a primary care setting. This course targets GPs who are interested in co-managing HIV positive patients with specialists through providing general medical care that may relate to HIV. The Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners is also a pathway into HIV community prescribing as it is a prerequisite for the ASHM s100 HIV Prescriber Course.The course is also a useful introduction to the management of HIV patients for GPs with a general interest in HIV.
The course involves an online component (Module 1) and an accompanying predisposing activity which must be completed before attending. The face-to-face component (Module 2 & 3) will be presented by HIV specialists through a series of lectures and role-plays involving HIV positive speakers.
Course Outline: Module 1 - HIV Basic Science and Pathogenesis (CD-ROM and online). Module 2 - HIV Risk Assessment and Testing Module 3 - Introduction to Managing HIV
40 RACGP Category 1 Points can be claimed for attendance of the Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners, when all activities and module evaluations are complete.
This course is free of charge for all NSW/ACT General Practitioners.
For other participants: There is a $280 fee for ASHM members or $300 for non ASHM members in other states and territories. A limited number of travel scholarships are available for NSW GPs
Online - Module 1: HIV Basic Science and Pathogenesis - -
Free
Face to Face - Module 2: HIV Risk Assessment and Testing 08/06/13 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Free
Face to Face - Module 3: Introduction to Managing HIV 08/06/13 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Free
Hepatitis C s100 Prescriber Course
15/06/13 - 15/06/13
Sydney
This course will cover specialised management of chronic hepatitis C infection, including detailed assessment and care of patients undergoing treatment. Successful completion of this course and the associated assessment will enable interested community based medical pratitioners to become accredited to rescribe HCV s100 drugs for the maintenance treatment of hepatitis C under shared care arrangements.
Learning objectives:
Screen at risk patients approprately, describe the tests involved in the diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C infection and assess disease severity
Monitor patients with chronicc hepatitis C appropriately, establish suitability for treatment and refer for specialist care if indicated
Explain the aims of treatment, antiviral treatment options for HCV infection including duration of therapy, genotypes and likely response rates
Monitor patients on HCV antiviral therapy according to established treatment protocols, recognise and manage side effects of HCV antiviral therapy appropriately to ensure patient safety
Recognise risk factors, clinical signs, symptoms and complications of advanced liver disease and manage or refer to specialist appropriately
This is a FREE course and lunch will be provided.
This course has been funded by NSW Health.
Travel scholarships are also available. Please contact Emilie.Spencer@ashm.org.au for an application form.
For more information, please download the course flyer.
Module:
Cost
Hepatitis C s100 prescriber course 15/06/13 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
New Era in Hepatitis C - Treat Now or Wait?
17/06/13 - 17/06/13
Coffs Harbour
Did you know... by the end of 2011, there were an estimated 226 700 people living
with chronic hepatitis C in Australia, including 46500 with moderate to severe liver disease1. Many patients have deferred treatment while waiting for newer therapy with less side effects. Some of these patients may be at risk of developing advanced liver disease and liver cancer. New treatments recently listed on the PBS offer increased response rates for patients with genotype.
1 HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia Annual Surveillance Report 2012
New Era in Hepatitis C - Treat Now or Wait? 17/06/13 6:38 PM - 9:00 PM
Free
Hepatitis training for GPs and Health Professionals with Aboriginal Clients
19/06/13 - 19/06/13
Walgett
This course aims to provide attendees with the necessary knowledge and skills to more confidently manage their Aboriginal clients with hepatitis B and C. It will have a local focus, providing an overview of local service provision and referral pathways within the region. It outlines the public health aspects and clinical management of hepatitis B and C and advocates a proactive approach to health care for Aboriginal clients.
At the end of this course participants should be able to:
Confidently manage their Aboriginal clients with hepatitis B and C
Understand the testing principles, treatment and natural history of hepatitis B and C
Utilise local specialist services and referral pathways
Identify culturally safe practices for working with Aboriginal clients
Who is this course for?
Clinical care teams working with Aboriginal clients in AMSs/ACCHOs or other primary health care settings. This course will be of particular benefit to GPs, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers
Hepatitis training for GPs and Health Professionals with Aboriginal Clients 19/06/13 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
Short Course in Sexual Health Nursing
21/06/13 - 22/06/13
Port Macquarie
Short Course in Sexual Health Nursing
This course is designed for Registered and Enrolled Nurses whose patients have, or are at risk of, blood borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). It will provide nurses with the introductory practice skills and knowledge to incorporate sexual health screening and management into their current area of specialty.
It outlines the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV and hepatitis B and advocates for a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence based practice.
This course is provided through two online modules and a two-day workshop. The program provides a comprehensive overview of population health principles including epidemiology, health promotion, contact tracing and common practice issues related to sexual health. Participants will gain experience in completing sexual health histories and risk assessments for STIs. The clinical spectrum and management of common STIs, HIV and hepatitis B are discussed through presentations and interactive small group work.
Registration for this course is FREE for NSW nurses. The cost for the course for non-NSW participants is $400 (ASHM members) or $440 (non-ASHM members). Priority to attend the course will be given to NSW nurses. Costs associated with this course have been covered by the Sexual Health Nursing Program administered by ASHM and funded by NSW Ministry of Health.
Scholarships: ASHM is able to offer part scholarships to cover travel and accommodation for a limited number of eligible participants. For further information please download flyer contact beni.falemaka@ashm.org.au
Module:
Cost
Online modules (1 & 2) - -
Free
Face to Face - Day 1 21/06/13 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Free
Face to Face - Day 2 22/06/13 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Free
ASHM HIV s100 Prescriber Course
22/06/13 - 23/06/13
Sydney
ASHM HIV s100 Prescriber Course
The ASHM HIV s100 Prescriber Course provides medical practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of HIV, current pharmacology, monitoring and treatment, as well as the complicating factors surrounding HIV management.
This is a 2 day course that builds on the first 3 modules covered in the one-day Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners course. There are 5 modules that are held face-to-face on both a full-time and part-time basis and the course is also available via distance-learning.
The course involves a face-to-face component covered across 2 days (Modules 4, 5, 6 & 7) and a self-directed learning activity (Module 8) to be completed subsequent to the face-to-face component.
Completion of these modules in addition to the 3 modules covered in the Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners and the case study assessment enables GPs to apply for the right to prescribe s100 drugs for HIV in NSW, ACT, VIC and SA.
Course Outline:
Module 4 - Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy
Module 5 - Monitoring the Patient on Therapy
Module 6 - Toxicities and Adverse Events
Module 7 - Special Scenarios
Module 8 - Self-Directed Learning
In order to maintain HIV s100 prescriber rights, community medical practitioners must participate in the ASHM mentoring program and engage in ongoing continuing medical education (CME) relevant to the use of s100 drugs for the management of HIV.
Participants in this program are provided with a range of HIV resources including ASHM publications, changes and additions to the s100 list, resources for patients, product information and NSW Health Department circulars relating to the management of HIV.
This course is not associated with any costs to medical practitioners in NSW. Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided For other particpants Cost $560 for ASHM members and $600 for non ASHM members.
If you have any further questions about the 2 day courses, please download flyer or contact Linda Trinh at linda.trinh@ashm.org.au or 02 8204 0707
Module:
Cost
Module 4 - Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy 22/06/13 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Module 5 - Monitoring the Patient on Therapy 22/06/13 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Module 6 - Toxicities and Adverse Events 23/06/13 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Module 7 - Special Scenarios 23/06/13 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
HIV and STIs - a new era? is a short sexual health update focusing on what's new in sexual health and HIV. The update will include developments in the sector including the new priorities and treatments.
The second half of the evening will be a series of case studies to allow you an opportunity to discuss issues with colleagues. Members from the local Sexual Health Centre have been invited to come along and provide a brief overview of their services and how they can support you. This evening update has been approved by the RACGP for 4 category 2 QI&CPD points.
This course is FREE of charge for medical practitioners in NSW. Dinner will be provided.
If you have any further questions please contact Vivien Haidig vivien.haidig@ashm.org.au or 02 8204 0769
Module:
Cost
"HIV and STIs – A New Era?" 25/06/13 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Free
Introduction to HIV care for General Practitioners
29/06/13 - 29/06/13
Wagga Wagga
Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners
The Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners is a 1 day course that aims to provide general practitioners (GPs) with an understanding of issues relating to the clinical care of HIV positive people in a primary care setting. This course targets GPs who are interested in co-managing HIV positive patients with specialists through providing general medical care that may relate to HIV. The Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners is also a pathway into HIV community prescribing as it is a prerequisite for the ASHM s100 HIV Prescriber Course.The course is also a useful introduction to the management of HIV patients for GPs with a general interest in HIV.
The course involves an online component (Module 1) and an accompanying predisposing activity which must be completed before attending. The face-to-face component (Module 2 & 3) will be presented by HIV specialists through a series of lectures and role-plays involving HIV positive speakers.
Course Outline: Module 1 - HIV Basic Science and Pathogenesis (CD-ROM and online). Module 2 - HIV Risk Assessment and Testing Module 3 - Introduction to Managing HIV
40 RACGP Category 1 Points can be claimed for attendance of the Introduction to HIV Care for General Practitioners, when all activities and module evaluations are complete.
This course is free of charge for all NSW/ACT General Practitioners.
For other participants: There is a $280 fee for ASHM members or $300 for non ASHM members in other states and territories. A limited number of travel scholarships are available for NSW GPs
Online - Module 1: HIV Basic Science and Pathogenesis - -
Free
Face to Face - Module 2: HIV Risk Assessment and Testing 29/06/13 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Free
Face to Face - Module 3: Introduction to Managing HIV 29/06/13 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Free
South Eastern Sydney LHD; HIV Complex Care and Ageing Forum
26/07/13 - 26/07/13
Potts Point
Module:
Cost
HIV Complex Care and Ageing Forum 26/07/13 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
Engaging Aboriginal Clients - BBVs and STI Update for General Practitioners
27/07/13 - 27/07/13
La Perouse
This update provides an overview of the epidemiology, testing principles, pathogenesis, natural history and treatment of hepatitis B and C infections, HIV and common STIs (sexually transmissible infections) in Aboriginal populations.
Dr Ingrid Van Beek
, Director, Kirketon Road centre will lead the clinical component of this update.
A panel discussion led by
Natalie Beckett, Aboriginal Hepatitis Liaison Officer, Kevin Heath, Male Aboriginal Sexual Health Promotion Officer and Stacey Foster, Female Aboriginal Sexual Health Promotion Officer will have a local focus. It will provide an overview of local service provisions and referral pathways within the La Perouse area. They will outline the public health issues and existing barriers to testing and treatment for BBVs in Aboriginal clients.
Lisa Merrison, Aboriginal Health Program Officer (Closing The Gap)Eastern Sydney Medicare Local will discuss relevant Medicare items and the incentives to the GP to see more Aboriginal clients.
There will be a concluding interactive case discussion session which will be facilitated by Dr Van Beek.
Module:
Cost
Engaging Aboriginal Clients - BBVs and STI Update for General Practitioners 31/07/13 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Free
Other Courses
STI Active Learning Module Workshops
ASHM in collaboration with NSW STIPU are running a series of STI Active Learning Module (ALM) workshops across NSW titled 'Sex......Need a Hand'.
This ALM is an RACGP Category 1 workshop that attracts 40 Category 1 QI&CPD points or 4 Category 2 QI&CPD points per Module for GPs. Participation is also awarded 8 PDP Points and 4 EXT Skill Points from ACRRM.
The workshops consist of three modules:
Module 1 - STI Testing and Management.
Module 2 - Working with priority populations.
Module 3 - Contact Tracing.
In order to obtain the points, you must attend all three modules.
Please contact Linda Trinh at ASHM via email Linda.Trinh@ashm.org.au or phone (02) 8204 0700 to inquire about attending an ALM or discuss running this ALM in your area.
Date/s
Location
Time
Not available
Advanced Subjects in Sexual Health Nursing
In collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing, ASHM has developed two post-graduate subjects. These may be completed as part of a Graduate Certificate or as individual courses.
1. Sexual Health Nursing: Principles and Practice is designed to improve nursing practice by providing the theoretical knowledge base required to assess and manage clients with, or at risk of, sexually transmissible infections.
2. Sexual Health Nursing: Clinical Practice aims to provide nurses with a competency based clinical framework leading to sexual health skills accreditation.
Each subject can be completed over one semester and participants must enrol through The Australian College of Nursing on 02 9745 7500 or http://www.acn.edu.au/ More information is available in the flyer here.
ASHM has funding to support NSW nurses to enrol in the subjects. To apply, please complete the application form here or contact the ASHM Nursing Program Manager on 02 8204 0700 for more information.
