Course Summary
This two day course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of liver diseases and how to manage them in primary care.
Learning Objectives
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An understanding of how to interpret liver function tests, when to investigate and when to consider referral
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How to identify the patients with chronic liver disease
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The community management of alcohol use disorders
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Developments in non alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Screening and community management of viral hepatitis
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Gall bladder disease - who to suspect and when to refer
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Vaccination and drugs in patients with liver disease
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An update on liver transplantation
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The National Liver Plan from the liver czar
Speakers
Dr Phil Newsome, Senior Lecturer in Hepatology UoB & Hon Consultant Hepatologist UHB
Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at GPs, practice nurses and other health care professionals working in primary care.
Course details
Duration
Two days
Location
Centre for Professional Development, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Is this course accredited?
This is a 2 day CPD accredited course
Fees
£125 per day
£195 for 2 days
How to apply
Register for this course online using a credit or debit card.
For more information please contact Tamara Ball
Email: t.c.ball@bham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3281