Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, risk factors, prevalence, prognosis, and complications.
• Diagnosis
  • When to suspect hepatitis C and how to confirm the diagnosis.
• Management
  • How to manage people with confirmed hepatitis C.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• The clinical features of hepatitis C.
• How to identify people who are at risk of hepatitis C infection and offer them testing.
• To refer all people who test positive for active hepatitis C infection to a specialist for ongoing monitoring and management.
• What advice to provide to reduce the risks of disease progression and transmission to others.
• How to notify the local health protection team if acute viral hepatitis is suspected.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered