Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course

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Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course

7 April 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

$60

Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions.

Did you know?

  • An estimated 340,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
  • More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care.
  • It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and are unaware of their infection.
  • Liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the country.

Be a part of the solution!

HEPReady® is LiverWELL incorporating Hepatitis Victoria’s suite of training courses for community and health workers that build knowledge about and take the fear away from, viral hepatitis and other liver conditions. The online accredited HEPReady® Essentials course is for health professionals wanting a comprehensive overview of viral hepatitis and liver health. It features a lived experience speaker and is designed to combat stigma and discrimination around viral hepatitis. It will give you valuable insights into privacy and disclosure requirements associated with viral hepatitis. It has 2 two components: an online webinar directed by LiverWELL trainers, and access to our online learning portal with educational resources. It is endorsed by the Australian Primary Healthcare Nurses Association (APNA) and attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion.