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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Hepatitis Prevention Program

Hepatitis Section

The Florida Department of Health works to prevent the transmission of viral hepatitis and eliminate viral hepatitis in Florida by testing adults at risk for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, providing a diagnosis, and linkage to care.

The Hepatitis Prevention Program works with county health departments and community-based organizations in Florida to implement this strategy.  

Health Care Trainings

  • Hepatitis 101 Training: Introduction to Hepatitis A, B, and C
  • Viral Serology Training

This webinar is a one-hour, basic training and can be accessed through TRAIN Florida.

Continuing education credit of one hour is available for all licensed nurses in the state of Florida. Upon completion, you will have the option to print out a certificate. We also create a weekly report of nurses who take the class and send the information to the Office of Performance Improvement for CEUs.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe symptoms, risk factors, and modes of transmission for hepatitis A (HAV), hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV)
  • Identify individuals who should be referred for hepatitis vaccination and/or testing
  • Facilitate a provider-client conversation on viral hepatitis risk factors and test results
  • Recognize laboratory test results
  • Describe risk factors for HIV and hepatitis co-infection

This is a one-hour overview of laboratory testing, results, and interpretations, and can be accessed through TRAIN Florida.

Continuing education credit of one hour is available for all licensed nurses in the state of Florida. Upon completion, you will have the option to print out a certificate. We also create a weekly report of nurses who take the class and send the information to the Office of Performance Improvement for CEUs.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the available serological tests for hepatitis A, B, and C
  • Provide an overview of interpretations for hepatitis A, B, and C test results
  • Distinguish between acute and chronic viral hepatitis infections, and the serological makers associated with each
  • Understand the efficacy of the viral hepatitis vaccine and make recommendations to clients