Eliminating Viral Hepatitis in Scotland

This training will be held online via Microsoft Teams.

 

AIM: 

To increase workers', volunteers', and community members' understanding and knowledge of key issues related to Viral hepatitis with a focus on hepatitis C, with a particular emphasis on prevention, removing barriers to treatment, and reducing stigma.

 

 Learning Outcomes:

  • Recall transmission routes and prevention strategies for Hepatitis B and C and be able to describe the different testing methods and treatment options available.
  • Gain an understanding of the barriers people can face in accessing testing and treatment services for hepatitis C, and the different pathways available to remove these barriers.
  • Discuss the causes and effects of stigma experienced by people affected by hepatitis C.
  • Feel confident to be a part of the efforts to eliminate hepatitis C in Scotland by 2024.

 

Pre-course activities will be sent out prior to the course and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

 

 

Event Properties

Start Date 06-08-2021
Start Time 9:15 am
End Date 06-08-2021
End Time 1:00 pm
Available places 2
Individual Price Free
Event Type Specific Groups
Local Authority Area Scotland Wide
Event Status 1

Event Trainer(s)


Lesley Bon


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