Virginia HEPC is here to help you learn how to implement a hepatitis C treatment program in your clinic. We do this through in-person and virtual training conferences, a guided online option to work with your staff to get started, and a monthly community of practice (COP) to discuss your questions, learn from others in the HEPC network, and share your site’s successes.
Treating hepatitis C (HCV) has recently become more straightforward. It no longer requires injections, special monitoring, or multiple negative side effects. The current regimen is an oral medication taken daily for 8-12 weeks, with most patients experiencing none or minimal side effects. Lab work is required before treatment and 12 weeks after treatment.
As of January 2019, Virginia regulations allow primary providers to treat HCV and do not require a specialist for uncomplicated cases. Given these recent changes, many primary providers have not yet had access to the educational opportunities necessary to be prepared to treat HCV. HEPC training helps primary providers partner with their support staff to develop the skills to diagnose, prescribe, and successfully navigate their patients through the cure of HCV.
“Through our training program, HEPC can exponentially increase the capacity of Virginia to treat HCV throughout the state.”
HEPC In-Person Training
HEPC empowers clinics to offer access to hepatitis C treatment locally. To accomplish this, we provide training for your clinic staff to learn about hepatitis C while networking with peers from other clinics. Training topics include HCV treatment, the patient's perspective, and how to make a successful program in your clinic. We strongly encourage clinicians and support staff from each location to attend training.
HEPC offers multiple trainings annually and can customize sessions to meet a location's needs. Training sessions are typically a full day. HEPC has expanded training opportunities to include asynchronous online learning and synchronous virtual training in conjunction with in-person sessions.
HEPC Monthly Community of Practice (COP)
The COP is for everyone who is interested in learning more about hepatitis C and building their base of knowledge. The COP is ongoing and held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4pm to 5pm. People registered for HEPC training are automatically registered for this educational networking series.
HEPC Guided Online Training
If you’d like to learn more about our online option, complete the contact form and we will reach out to schedule an appointment to discuss your training options and help you pick the best fit for your site.
One component of the guided online training is reviewing presentations from past in-person sessions.
HEPC is here to support and help you no matter where you are in your learning journey. If you have questions, we can schedule a meeting to address them. We can share resources and help ensure a smooth implementation process as you start treating independently or refer patients to our telemedicine program.
““I liked how the sessions didn’t just talk about how to treat hepatitis C, but how to set up a successful program.” ”
Learning opportunities do not end after in-person, virtual, or online training! Clinics have access to the following:
Consultation with HEPC on an ‘as needed’ basis for HCV cases.
A monthly community of practice (COP) educational networking series to build knowledge, learn from peers, and keep up to date with hepatitis c treatment guidelines.
Support from HEPC staff to implement the program in your facility.
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“Patients are appreciative to get treatment and to do this through our clinic as a “one-stop” visit.”