Screening and Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Infection

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Core Competencies

HCV Epidemiology in the United States

Topic
Learning Objectives
HCV Incidence in the United States
HCV Prevalence in United States
HCV-Related Deaths
Risk Factors for Acquiring HCV
CDC Case Definitions and Reporting
Summary Points

Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening

Topic
Learning Objectives
Current Hepatitis C Testing Recommendations
Rationale for Expanded HCV Screening of All Adults
HCV Testing for Infants and Children Exposed to HCV
Summary Points

Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing

Topic
Learning Objectives
HCV Diagnostic Tests
HCV Testing Sequence
Interpreting and Communicating Test Results
Linkage to Care
Summary Points

Counseling for Prevention of HCV Transmission

Topic
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Sexual Transmission of HCV
Injection Drug Use and HCV Transmission
Household HCV Transmission
Perinatal HCV Transmission
Summary Points

Diagnosis of Acute HCV Infection

Topic
Learning Objectives
Definition of Acute HCV
Clinical Features of Acute HCV
Laboratory Studies Used for the Evaluation of Initial HCV Infection
Diagnosis of Acute HCV Infection
Summary Points

Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 4th Edition

Lesson 1HCV Epidemiology in the United States
  • Describe the epidemiologic profile of the HCV epidemic in the United States
  • Discuss application of HCV epidemiological data in public health planning
  • Identify key risk factors and their mitigation for transmission of HCV
  • Describe the impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic on trends in HCV epidemiology
  • Summarize Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definitions for acute and chronic HCV infection
Lesson 2Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening
  • Discuss 2020 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for HCV screening
  • List the 2020 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening recommendations for HCV infection
  • Explain the rationale for universal HCV screening in the United States
  • List the CDC recommendations for HCV screening in perinatally exposed infants and children
  • Summarize the rationale for routine HCV screening in perinatally exposed infants and children
Lesson 3Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing
  • Describe screening and supplemental tests used for diagnosing HCV infection
  • Summarize the recommended HCV testing sequence involving antibody and RNA testing
  • Discuss post-test counseling messages and linkage to care for persons with active HCV infection
  • Interpret HCV test results correctly
  • Communicate meaning of HCV test results to persons who undergo testing
Lesson 4Counseling for Prevention of HCV Transmission
  • List common routes of HCV transmission
  • Discuss appropriate counseling to prevent sexual transmission of HCV
  • Describe counseling messages to prevent transmission of HCV through injection drug use
  • Explain prevention messages for preventing household transmission of HCV
  • Summarize counseling messages for preventing perinatal HCV transmission
Lesson 5Diagnosis of Acute HCV Infection
  • Define acute HCV infection
  • Recognize the clinical features, if present, in persons with acute HCV infection
  • Describe the timing of positivity with HCV RNA and HCV antibody tests after acquisition of HCV
  • List appropriate laboratory tests required to make a diagnosis of acute HCV infection
  • Summarize the approach for laboratory testing following a known exposure to HCV
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 3rd Edition

3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.
Lesson 1HCV Epidemiology in the United States
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Describe the epidemiologic profile of the hepatitis C epidemic in the United States
  • Discuss application of HCV epidemiological data in public health planning
  • Identify key risk factors and their mitigation for transmission of HCV
  • Describe the impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic on trends in HCV epidemiology
  • Summarize Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definitions for acute and chronic HCV infection
Lesson 2Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Discuss 2020 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for HCV screening
  • List the 2020 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening recommendations for HCV infection
  • Summarize the rationale for universal HCV screening in the United States
  • List the CDC recommendations for HCV screening in perinatally exposed infants and children
  • Summarize the rationale for routine HCV screening in perinatally exposed infants and children
Lesson 3Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Describe screening and supplemental tests used for diagnosing HCV infection
  • Summarize the recommended HCV testing sequence involving antibody and RNA testing
  • Discuss post-test counseling messages and linkage to care for persons with active HCV infection
  • Correctly interpret HCV testing results
Lesson 4Counseling for Prevention of HCV Transmission
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize common routes of HCV transmission
  • Discuss appropriate counseling to prevent transmission of HCV
Lesson 5Diagnosis of Acute HCV Infection
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Recognize the clinical features, if present, in persons with acute HCV infection
  • List appropriate tests to order for the laboratory diagnosis of acute HCV infection
  • Discuss the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definition for acute HCV
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 2nd Edition

2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.
Lesson 1HCV Epidemiology in the United States
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Describe the epidemiologic profile of the hepatitis C epidemic in the United States
  • Discuss application of HCV epidemiological data in public health planning
  • Identify key risk factors and their mitigation for transmission of HCV
  • Describe the impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic on trends in HCV epidemiology
  • Summarize Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definitions for acute and chronic HCV infection
Lesson 2Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Discuss 2020 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for HCV screening
  • List the 2020 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening recommendations for HCV infection
  • Summarize the rationale for universal HCV screening in the United States
  • List the CDC recommendations for HCV screening in perinatally exposed infants and children
  • Summarize the rationale for routine HCV screening in perinatally exposed infants and children
Lesson 3Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Describe screening and supplemental tests used for diagnosing HCV infection
  • Summarize the recommended HCV testing sequence involving antibody and RNA testing
  • Discuss post-test counseling messages and linkage to care for persons with active HCV infection
  • Correctly interpret HCV testing results
Lesson 4Counseling for Prevention of HCV Transmission
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize common routes of HCV transmission
  • Discuss appropriate counseling to prevent transmission of HCV
Lesson 5Diagnosis of Acute HCV Infection
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Recognize the clinical features, if present, in persons with acute HCV infection
  • List appropriate tests to order for the laboratory diagnosis of acute HCV infection
  • Discuss the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definition for acute HCV
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 1st Edition

1st Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.
Lesson 1HCV Epidemiology in the United States
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Describe the epidemiologic profile of the hepatitis C epidemic in the United States
  • Discuss application of HCV epidemiological data in public health planning
  • Identify key risk factors and their mitigation for transmission of HCV
  • Describe the impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic on trends in HCV epidemiology
  • Summarize Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definitions for acute and chronic HCV infection
Lesson 2Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Discuss 2020 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for HCV screening
  • List the 2020 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening recommendations for HCV infection
  • Summarize the rationale for universal HCV screening in the United States
  • List the CDC recommendations for HCV screening in perinatally exposed infants and children
  • Summarize the rationale for routine HCV screening in perinatally exposed infants and children
Lesson 3Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Describe screening and supplemental tests used for diagnosing HCV infection
  • Summarize the recommended HCV testing sequence involving antibody and RNA testing
  • Discuss post-test counseling messages and linkage to care for persons with active HCV infection
  • Correctly interpret HCV testing results
Lesson 4Counseling for Prevention of HCV Transmission
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Summarize common routes of HCV transmission
  • Discuss appropriate counseling to prevent transmission of HCV
Lesson 5Diagnosis of Acute HCV Infection
3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd).
  • Recognize the clinical features, if present, in persons with acute HCV infection
  • List appropriate tests to order for the laboratory diagnosis of acute HCV infection
  • Discuss the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definition for acute HCV
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