Hepatitis C Online

A free educational website from the
University of Washington Infectious Diseases Education & Assessment (IDEA) program
Funded by
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

HCV Biology

HCV Structure
HCV Proteins
HCV Life Cycle

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HCV Medications

Medication Summaries
Prescribing Information

Clinical Studies
Slide Decks
Learn about medications to treat HCV »

Course Modules

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Clinical Calculators

APRI, AUDIT-C; BMI, CAGE;
CTP, MELD, SAAG,
and more
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HCV Course Modules

Screening and Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Infection

For any clinician who may encounter persons with hepatitis C virus infection and would like to establish core competence in testing for hepatitis C, counseling patients on preventing hepatitis C transmission, and diagnosing acute hepatitis C infection.


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Self-Study3rd EditionCNE/CME

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Clinical Challenges

Expert opinions for challenging and controversial cases


Evaluation, Staging, and Monitoring of Chronic Hepatitis C

Intended for clinicians involved in long-term management of persons with chronic hepatitis C infection. Content includes initial evaluation, natural history, preventing liver damage, staging of liver fibrosis, evaluation of cirrhosis, surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma, and recognition of extrahepatic manifestations.


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Clinical Challenges

Expert opinions for challenging and controversial cases


Management of Cirrhosis-Related Complications

Addresses the diagnosis and management of complications that may arise in person with chronic HCV infection and cirrhosis, including ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, varicies, hepatic encephalopathy, and referral for liver transplantation.


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Self-Study3rd EditionCNE/CME

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Clinical Challenges

Expert opinions for challenging and controversial cases


Evaluation and Preparation for Hepatitis C Treatment

For clinicians evaluating persons with chronic HCV infection for hepatitis C treatment, including clinicians who will independently assess treatment candidacy and clinicians who will provide treatment candidacy with assistance from a hepatitis C expert.


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Self-Study3rd EditionCNE/CME

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Clinical Challenges

Expert opinions for challenging and controversial cases


Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection

For clinicians treating chronic hepatitis C infection. Material covered includes recommendations for treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced persons with chronic HCV infection genotypes 1-6, based on the Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and Infectious Diseases Society of America (AASLD-IDSA) HCV Guidance.


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Self-Study3rd EditionCNE/CME

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Clinical Challenges

Expert opinions for challenging and controversial cases


Treatment of Key Populations and Unique Situations

Designed for clinicians who manage key populations of persons living with HCV and/or complex HCV-related unique treatment issues. Material covered is at an advanced level.


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Self-Study3rd EditionCNE/CME

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Clinical Challenges

Expert opinions for challenging and controversial cases


About Hepatitis C Online

Hepatitis C Online is a free educational website from the University of Washington Infectious Diseases Education & Assessment (IDEA) program. This project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This site addresses the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of hepatitis C virus infection.

Free CME credit and CNE/CE contact hours are offered throughout this site. Pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses is also available for many activities.

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Browse or create an account and track your progress as you work through the course.  After registering, you can obtain free CME or CNE credit.


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