According to the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017-2020, approximately 3.5 million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the United States. Approximately 75% were born between 1945 and 1965 and are unaware of the infection.

Substance use disorder treatment and recovery professionals have a unique role to play given the increased risk for hepatitis C transmission among people with substance use disorders, particularly among those with intravenous drug use

Increasing Hepatitis C Knowledge for Behavioral Health and Medical Providers Training

Mid-America ATTC held a virtual 3-part training on Hepatitis C basics. This presentation targets people who work in substance use treatment facilities and similar behavioral healthcare professionals who are interested in expanding services involving Hepatitis C testing and treatment in their organization.

Objectives:

• Review the basics of Hepatitis transmission and local/national viral Hepatitis trends
• Explain Hepatitis C testing and treatment protocols
• Identify tools to integrate testing and treatment into healthcare settings

HCV Snapshot: Introduction to Hepatitis C for Health Care Professionals (Revised)

This 1.5 hour self-paced course is designed to briefly familiarize federally qualified health center (FQHC) medical and behavioral health staff with Hepatitis C, specifically: 1) populations at risk; 2) Hepatitis C, the disease; 3) screening processes; and 4) treatment options.

This course was developed by Mid-America ATTC, part of The Collaborative to Advance Health Services. Revised August 2019.