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PCP HCV Treatment Training
November 4, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Treating Hepatitis C in a Primary Care Setting
Who Should Attend
This program is directed to primary care physicians, specialists (ID, Gastro, Hepatology), nurses, public health, Drug and Alcohol counselors, care coordinators, advocates and other allied health care workers involved in the healthcare of patients who have risk factors for Hepatitis C particularly people who inject drugs.
Program Overview
The goal of this course module is to help clinicians and other service providers understand the local and regional picture of viral hepatitis, understand HCV screening recommendations, current treatment options, the diagnosis, how to treat hcv patients, and specific issues with vulnerable populations especially people who inject drugs, the opioid use disorder.
Learning Objectives
At course completion, attendees should be able to:
Performance
Increase HCV testing, diagnosis, counseling and treatment.
Competency
Successful linkage to HCV care will increase. Providers will understand how to diagnose and treat HCV.
Increase Knowledge
Understand the effectiveness and efficacy of HCV treatment for patients and the community.
Faculty Listing
Alison Kost, RN
Program Director
Community Liver Alliance
Divya Venkat, MD
Center for Inclusion Health
Allegheny Health Network
Gina D’Aiello, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Clinical Educator
Rebecca Altman, MPH, CRNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, AAHIVM
Suzanna Masartis
CEO
Community Liver Alliance