A Comprehensive Guide to Hepatitis C: Infection, Testing and Treatment
March 10, 2014 2.00 Hour(s)
Ocean County Health Department
This course is only available to Ocean County Health Department employees registered through RN.com
http://www.ochd.org
Location
Ocean County - Online
Contact Information
John Clayton
732-341-9700
732-831-6480
JClayton@ochd.org
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE
#14746: 2.00 hour(s)
Description
Provide a comprehensive overview of hepatitis C virus (HCV), from the basics of the virus to current algorithms for treatment Increasing your knowledge about HCV will enable you to be an informed provider of care, utilizing evidence-based research.
Agenda/Additional Information
Explain how hepatitis C virus (HCV) impacts public health List the modes of HCV transmission Describe how HCV`s molecular structure impacts the pathogenesis of disease State the current CDC recommended guidelines for HCV testing by risk stratification and age cohort Explore current and new medications currently under development for the treatment of HCV infection Select evidence-based algorithms for treatment and monitoring of patients with chronic HCV infection
Presenters
Jessica B. Doto, RN, BSN, MICN, PHRN
Target Audience(s)
Nurse
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