Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) program, this course is designed to support GPs and Nurse Practitioners in managing and treating HIV in the general practice setting, providing them with the opportunity to establish relationships with local specialist services for ongoing mentoring and referral. Upon successful completion of this training and the associated assessment, you may apply to your relevant State Department of health for authority to prescribe section 100 drugs for the management of HIV in Australia.
Places in this course are limited. They kindly ask that you only register if you can commit to the following:
Before the course:
Completion of the pre-course online learning, including:
- Pre-course activity. Multiple choice questionnaire (8 minutes).
- Clinical Foundations of HIV Online Learning Module (60 mins)
- Clinical Extensions of HIV Online Learning Module (80 mins)
During the course:
The course will run over 4 weeks compromising of a variety of weekly tasks, including:
1. Completion of pre-recorded video modules: Each week, video lectures (1.5 -2 hour) will be available for participants to watch at time that suits them. The interactive webinar activities will be based on learnings from these video lectures.
2. Live webinars: Attendance of four live webinars are compulsory for successful completion of the course. Dates and times of these webinars are as follows:
- Tuesday 27 May 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm AEDT
- Tuesday 03 June 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm AEDT
- Tuesday 10 June 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm AEDT
- Tuesday 17 June 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm AEDT
3. Completion of assignments: One case study assignments must be completed during the course, which will take approx. 30 mins each to complete.
After the course:
A post-course online assessment comprising of multiple-choice questions must be completed for participants to apply for HIV s100 accreditation via the relevant State Department of Health.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe current HIV epidemiology at local, national and global levels.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the science of HIV, the implications for the prevention of disease and the clinical management of HIV and co-infections.
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of antiretroviral therapy and competence in selecting, prescribing and monitoring antiretroviral therapy in a range of clinical scenarios.
- Demonstrate understanding of the scientific principles on which diagnostic and treatment decisions in HIV care are based.
- Demonstrate competence in interpreting clinical and other relevant information to guide effective care of people living with HIV.
- Demonstrate competence in planning, implementing and evaluating the clinical care of people living with HIV across all stages of the virus.
- Outline the importance of demonstrating respect for patients’ choice and adhering to legal obligations.
