World Pride Sexual Health Update: Spotlight On Gay, Bi, And Queer Men
Details
Course overview
ASHM’s World Pride Sexual Health Update will update GPs and practice nurses on HIV and Syphilis prior to Sydney World Pride 2023.
This session will cover topics relevant to the sexual health of gay, bi and queer men, including HIV and Syphilis testing, PEP and PrEP, GP support systems for positive results, and the availability of sexual health services and PEP and PrEP before, during and after World Pride.
Date: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)
Venue: Novetel Sydney Brighton Beach
Target Audience
GPs, nurse practitioners and practice nurses
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe HIV epidemiology in Australia and the different HIV prevention strategies
- Discuss indications for HIV and STI testing and the different types of tests
- Explain the importance of screening and testing for HIV, syphilis, and other STIs.
- Recall strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients
- Compare the effectiveness and appropriate use of PrEP and PEP
- Implement the PrEP decision making tool to manage patients on PrEP
Accreditations
This education has been acrredited for 1 HIV CPD point.
Funding
This course is funded by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
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Registration:
You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days of registering. If you have any issues registering, please email HIVprescriber@ashm.org.au
For More Information:
Please contact Alexander Dowell-Day at alexander.dowell-day@ashm.org.au or call on 0408411581.
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