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Description
Hepatitis refers to an acute or chronic inflammation of the liver that is usually caused by a hepatitis virus. It is estimated that over 350 million people worldwide are infected chronically with the Hep B virus. This online course will explain how Hep B is transmitted, the differences between acute and chronic, and what areas are considered high risk. It also covers the signs and symptoms of the condition and available treatments, including vaccines and boosters.
A CPD Certified Course
This online course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course you will have gained an understanding of:
- What Hepatitis is and how it’s transmitted
- Signs and symptoms
- Prevention
- Available vaccinations
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available from your Online Training Academy Dashboard.
