HIV s100 Prescriber Course

Course Summary
The HIV s100 Prescriber Course is designed to support primary care medical practitioners and nurse practitioners to manage and treat HIV.

Synopsis 
The prescriber course is delivered over 4 weeks with a combination of self-paced learning activities and interactive webinars. Presentations and case discussions will be delivered by specialists and GPs with expertise in HIV.

Event Description 
Learning methods include online learning modules, in-depth video presentations, case discussions and facilitated group work, giving attendees an opportunity to discuss practical strategies with peers and specialists. Upon successful completion of this training and the associated case assessment, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe section 100 drugs for the management of HIV in Australia.

This course has 4 components:

1. Facilitated online training: A four-week facilitated course with weekly online activities and Pre-requisite activity: Introduction to HIV Online Learning Modules and HIV Prevention Video Module. These self-directed modules are the foundation for the facilitated online training and must be completed within the 12 months prior to the prescriber course.
2. Facilitated online training: A four-week facilitated course with weekly online activities and interactive webinars.
3. Post course assessment: an online case-based multiple-choice exam to be completed within one month of the facilitated training.
4. Reinforcing activity: a choice of self-directed activities equivalent to four hours, which must be completed within one month of the facilitated training.

Interactive webinars:
Dates:

• Thursday 3rd June
• Thursday 10th June
• Thursday 17th June
• Thursday 24th June

All interactive webinars will run from:

7:00pm – 9:00pm (AEST)

OR

5:00pm – 7:00pm (AWST)

Learning Objectives
Following the course participants will be able to:

• Describe the principles of initiation of antiretroviral therapy
• Evaluate the complexity of factors influencing patients’ treatment decisions
• Develop a clinical management plan for a patient on therapy, incorporating strategies for health promotion and harm minimisation
• Describe the contributing factors to the development of treatment toxicities and antiretroviral resistance
• Identify appropriate referral pathways for complex HIV issues including salvage therapy, women considering pregnancy and IRIS

Target Audience
This course is in high demand and priority will be given to GPs and Nurse Practitioners in QLD, NSW, and WA who require accreditation to prescribe.

Course Pre-requisities

• Introduction to HIV Online Learning Module: Self-paced online learning modules, (Mandatory, approx. 3 hrs). To access the module please click here.
• HIV Video Module – HIV Prevention: Self-paced Online Learning Module, (Mandatory, approx. 1.5hrs). To access the module please click here.
• Australian National PEP Guidelines: Pre-reading in preparation for Week 1 Case Discussion, (Optional, approx.1 hr). To access the module please click here.

Accreditation
This course has been accredited with the RACGP as a CPD Accredited Activity, allocated 40 CPD points.