What is the Hepatitis C Virus ( Hep C)? This site is designed to teach the latest on Hepatitis C Virology. This site it updated regularly with the lastest information on state-of-the-art treatment.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Recognize the biology of the principal hepatitis viruses A, B, and C
Differentiate the epidemiology and natural histories of hepatitis A, B, and C
Recognize how HAV, HBV, and HCV are transmitted and how to prevent transmission
Topics covered include:
What is hepatitis?
Acute vs. chronic hepatitis
Hepatitis A epidemiology, serology, transmission, and vaccination
Hepatitis B transmission, epidemiology, serology, vaccination,and treatment options
Hepatitis C virology, epidemiology, and transmission
HCV natural history and progression
HCV treatment options
Take home points: HAV, HBV, HCV
Faculty: Diana Sylvestre, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of CA, San Francisco
Executive Director, OASIS
Oakland, CA
DISCLOSURES: Diana Sylvestre, MD has received unrestricted grants from Roche, Schering, and Reckitt Benckizer Pharmaceuticals. She is on the Speakers Boards of Roche and Schering.
SUPPORT: Educational grant provided by Roche Pharmaceuticals.
Module 1: The Basics CME CREDIT INFORMATION RELEASE DATE: 4.09.07 EXPIRATION DATE: 4.09.09
Physicians: The California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education forphysicians. CSAM takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. CSAM designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit comensurate with their participation in the activity.
Drug Abuse Counselors: CSAM has been approved as a National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Education Provider #391.Those applying for NAADAC credit should report their hours directly to NAADAC.
Nurses: The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes Category 1 CME for RN license renewal purposes. Write Category 1 CME in place of a providernumber when reporting credits.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accept Category 1 Physician CME.
A free on-line educational opportunity provided by the California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) to support clinicians in the treatment of Hepatitis C. CSAM supports evidence-based medicine and a public health approach to the treatment of addiction. This project was created by OASIS, a not-for-profit medical clinic located in Oakland, California, dedicated to improving HCV care to all.
