Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning

Online modules and introductory videos

STIs – introductory videos: General practice has a key role in helping to prevent STIs, especially congenital syphilis, spreading in the community. The ‘Getting to know congenital syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia/MG’ set of videos are funded by the Victorian Government to raise awareness of the current outbreak of STIs in Victoria. These videos highlight the issues, signs, symptoms, tips, treatments and management of three STIs as part of everyday practice. Participants registered for VHHITAL CPD courses will be advised to watch these STI videos as an introduction to the training.

PrEP in practice: Guidance for GPs’ (duration: 40 to 60 minutes). This online module provides guidance for general practitioners to better understand and safely prescribe PrEP.

Note: If you a first-time user of the ASHM Learning Management System, you will first be directed to register as a new system user.

‘Curing hepatitis C- Your role as a GP’ (duration 60 mins). This online module is designed to educate GPs on how to assess patients with hepatitis C prior to initiating treatment and assist with the selection of an appropriate direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agent. Access the module.

Tools for wellbeing for people with blood-borne viruses: LiverWell app and PozQOL Scale. The LiverWell app and PozQol Scale are discussed by local GPs and S100 prescribers, and health experts from LiverWell (incorporating Hepatitis Victoria), WHO collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis, Living Positive Victoria, and the Australian Research Centre in Sex Health in Society, La Trobe University. Access the module.