Evaluation and Preparation for Hepatitis C Treatment

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Evaluation and Preparation for Hepatitis C Treatment
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Core Competencies

Goals and Benefits with HCV Treatment

Topic
Learning Objectives
Background
Virologic Cure and Sustained Virologic Response
Impact of HCV Treatment on Clinical Outcomes
Impact of HCV Treatment on Quality of Life
Impact of HCV Treatment on Survival
Population-Level Benefits of HCV Elimination
Summary Points

Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy

Topic
Learning Objectives
Background
Indications for HCV Treatment
Contraindications for Treatment
Treatment Readiness
Timing of Initiation of Treatment
Monitoring and Follow-Up if Not Treated
Summary Points

Addressing Structural Barriers to HCV Treatment

Topic
Learning Objectives
Background
The Path to HCV Cure: HCV Care Continuum
HCV Testing: Access, Efficiency, and Reimbursement
Improving Services for Linkage-to-Care
Expanding Medical Provider Capacity
Expanding Settings for HCV Clinical Care and Treatment
Insurance and Medicaid Restrictions to HCV Treatment Access
Summary Points

Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 4th Edition

Lesson 1Goals and Benefits with HCV Treatment
  • Cite the goals and rationale for HCV therapy in persons with chronic HCV
  • Discuss durability of sustained virologic response when achieved with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • List several long-term benefits of HCV treatment on clinical outcomes in persons with chronic HCV
  • Describe the impact of HCV treatment on survival
  • Summarize the population-level benefit of HCV treatment
Lesson 2Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy
  • Summarize current recommendations for HCV treatment indications in persons with chronic HCV
  • List absolute contraindications for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • Discuss relative contraindications for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • Describe key patient readiness factors to assess prior to initiating treatment
  • Outline general monitoring recommendations when HCV treatment is deferred
Lesson 3Addressing Structural Barriers to HCV Treatment
  • State the key steps in HCV care continuum
  • List major barriers to hepatitis C testing
  • Describe approaches for improving linkage to hepatitis C care services
  • Explain potential insurance and Medicaid restrictions that can limit access to HCV treatment
  • Discuss strategies for expanding hepatitis C medical provider capacity
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 3rd Edition

3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.
Lesson 1Goals and Benefits with HCV Treatment
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize the goals and rationale for HCV therapy in persons with chronic HCV
  • Discuss the long-term impact of HCV treatment in persons with chronic HCV
  • List several factors that potentially impact response to HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
Lesson 2Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize current recommendations for HCV treatment indications in persons with chronic HCV
  • List absolute contradictions for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • Discuss relative contradictions for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • Describe key patient readiness factors to assess prior to initiating treatment
  • Outline general monitoring recommendations when HCV treatment is deferred
Lesson 3Addressing Structural Barriers to HCV Treatment
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize the key steps in hepatitis C care continuum
  • List major barriers to hepatitis C testing
  • Describe approaches for improving linkage to hepatitis C care services 
  • Discuss strategies for expanding hepatitis C medical provider capacity
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Topic 2 
 
 
Topic 3 
 
 
Topic 4 
 
 
Topic 5 
 
 
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CE Quiz 
 
 

Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 2nd Edition

2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.
Lesson 1Goals and Benefits with HCV Treatment
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize the goals and rationale for HCV therapy in persons with chronic HCV
  • Discuss the long-term impact of HCV treatment in persons with chronic HCV
  • List several factors that potentially impact response to HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
Lesson 2Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize current recommendations for HCV treatment indications in persons with chronic HCV
  • List absolute contradictions for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • Discuss relative contradictions for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • Describe key patient readiness factors to assess prior to initiating treatment
  • Outline general monitoring recommendations when HCV treatment is deferred
Lesson 3Addressing Structural Barriers to HCV Treatment
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize the key steps in hepatitis C care continuum
  • List major barriers to hepatitis C testing
  • Describe approaches for improving linkage to hepatitis C care services 
  • Discuss strategies for expanding hepatitis C medical provider capacity
Topic 1 
 
 
Topic 2 
 
 
Topic 3 
 
 
Topic 4 
 
 
Topic 5 
 
 
Topic 6 
 
 
Topic 7 
 
 
Topic 8 
CE Quiz 
 
 

Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 1st Edition

1st Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.
Lesson 1Goals and Benefits with HCV Treatment
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize the goals and rationale for HCV therapy in persons with chronic HCV
  • Discuss the long-term impact of HCV treatment in persons with chronic HCV
  • List several factors that potentially impact response to HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
Lesson 2Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize current recommendations for HCV treatment indications in persons with chronic HCV
  • List absolute contradictions for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • Discuss relative contradictions for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
  • Describe key patient readiness factors to assess prior to initiating treatment
  • Outline general monitoring recommendations when HCV treatment is deferred
Lesson 3Addressing Structural Barriers to HCV Treatment
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize the key steps in hepatitis C care continuum
  • List major barriers to hepatitis C testing
  • Describe approaches for improving linkage to hepatitis C care services 
  • Discuss strategies for expanding hepatitis C medical provider capacity
Topic 1 
 
 
Topic 2 
 
 
Topic 3 
 
 
Topic 4 
 
 
Topic 5 
 
 
Topic 6 
 
 
Topic 7 
 
 
Topic 8 
CE Quiz 
 
 

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