Hepatitis B - Pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Course Overview:

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and a major international public health concern. It has the potential to cause life threatening, acute and chronic liver disease.  Those at risk include people living in endemic areas, individuals participating in high-risk activities, and healthcare workers.

Update your knowledge of hepatitis B, including the types, diagnosis, as well as the treatment and prevention strategies currently available in Australia.

Target Audience

All Nurses/midwives

Business Case

Given the prevalence of hepatitis B it is likely that all those involved in nursing care will come into contact with people with hepatitis B. This module is foundation learning for all nurses.