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World Pride Sexual Health Update: Spotlight On Gay, Bi, And Queer Men

Details

Delivery mode:
In person
Date:
March 3, 2023
Location:
NSW
Profession(s):
Doctors, Nurses
CPD:
2 CPD Hours

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.

Help us keep ASHM courses free!

At ASHM, we are committed to developing a sustainable HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual health workforce. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer high quality educational opportunities, that are free to attend. If you are unable to attend one of our courses, please let us know as soon as possible, high rates of non-attendance impacts ASHMs ability to continue providing free education. You can cancel your attendance by calling 0431320429 or emailing education@ashm.org.au.

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:

Download flyer here.

Please contact Alexander Dowell-Day at alexander.dowell-day@ashm.org.au or call on 0408411581.

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