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Hep C Treatment Update for Health & Human Service Providers (NYS Health Dept)
February 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Hep C Treatment Update for Health & Human Service Providers
Monday, February 3 | 10 AM – 12 PM
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Description:
This 2-hour webinar will describe the role of non-clinical health and human services providers in supporting clients with chronic Hep C. Participants will become familiar with current guidelines regarding treatment, issues relating to treatment access, and patient assistance resources.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the recent progress in treatment options for patients living with Hep C (shorter duration, fewer side effects, better health outcomes).
- Describe the importance of engaging in primary care, regardless of the client’s intent to undergo treatment.
- Identify strategies to support clients as they prepare for and engage in Hep C treatment.
- Define sustained virologic response (SVR).
- Discuss strategies to address the risk of reinfection with clients who achieve SVR.
Intended Audience:
All non-physician health and human services providers.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org