Course Code: REL-ACU-0-HEPCMLTP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the pathophysiology of the HCV, including the importance of screening, diagnosis, and fibrosis staging.
Determine the best treatment modality for patients who are treatment-naïve without cirrhosis or who have compensated cirrhosis, including monitoring, retreatment, and barriers to treatment.
Prioritize ongoing care of HCV based on patient needs.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Hepatitis C
Understanding Hepatitis C
Pathophysiology
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Screening, Staging, and Clinical Presentation
Screening and Diagnosis
Fibrosis Staging
Cirrhosis Compensation
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Management of Hepatitis C
HCV Lifecycle and Treatment
Patient Monitoring and Follow-Up
Retreatment
Barriers to HCV Treatment
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Writer: Eric Hutto, DNP
Eric Hutto is a graduate of University of South Florida School of Nursing. Throughout his nursing career, Eric has navigated multiple clinical practice settings including critical care, emergency department, post-anesthesia recovery, and obstetrics. Eric later attained his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgetown University where he focused his studies on sexual and reproductive health. During his tenure at GU, Eric was honored as a Pellegrino Student Scholar where he was able to participate in research centering on clinical bioethics. Additionally, Eric completed a fellowship through Duquesne University regarding the theory and application of genomics in nursing practice. Eric was also recognized by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) for his participation in research focusing on the correlation between iron supplementation and its protective measures against or increased risk for maternal malaria parasitemia in endemic regions. Each of these opportunities served as important drivers for Eric to dedicate his professional career to improving health outcomes for underserved populations, specifically the Black and African American people. He believes through his continued research; he will be able to help address the multiple barriers to care that lead to health-related complications seen in these communities. It is his hope that he will be able to serve these vulnerable populations through advocacy and application of new strategies for evidence-based practice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.