Blood borne virus program
The Blood Borne Virus Program at ARCSHS focuses on education and liaison around Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) which include HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
The BBV Program is coordinated by Jen Johnson. Her responsibilities include the organising and facilitation of a range of opportunities for health workers to update knowledge and expand practice skills. This includes specialist training programs, seminars and peer-support forums.
Course in Health - HIV and hepatitis C Testing
The Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Program runs the Course in Health - HIV and hepatitis C Testing.This course is designed for health care workers to equip them for pre- and post- HIV and hepatitis C antibody test discussion with their clients, and provide prevention education.
The course duration is four and a half days. It runs at least three times a year.On completion participants receive Department of Health accreditation as a person competent to engage in HIV and hepatitis C pre- and post-testing discussion.
BBV News e-bulletin
The BBV News e-bulletin contains information about HIV and viral hepatitis related research, resources, projects, ideas and services. Please email Jen Johnson to subscribe to BBV News.
BBV Update Forum
BBV Update Forum is a series of seminars on topics related to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. Recent topics have included Hepatitis C and Mental Health, HIV and the Media, and Spotlight on Chronic Hepatitis B.
BBV Networks
The BBV Program coordinates the Educational Strategic Network, a network of BBV health promotion professionals who meet bimonthly to share information, critique, and strategy.
The BBV Program also convenes the Victorian Hepatitis B Alliance, an independent, multi disciplinary group that aims to build momentum behind the Victorian response to hepatitis B.
Contact
If you would like to discuss the Blood Borne Virus program, email Jen Johnson, or telephone (03) 9285 5338.