Completion time: approximately 1 hour

This online learning program is designed for members of the health workforce who are involved in the delivery of intramuscular benzathine benzylpenicillin injections. On completion of this program, participants will be able to

• define acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
• describe secondary prophylaxis within the context of acute rheumatic fever.
• describe best practice delivery of intramuscular benzathine benzylpenicillin for secondary prophylaxis.
• identify strategies available to manage pain and distress for the person receiving injections.

More information is available in the Australian guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition).

Australian College of Midwives (ACM) CPD endorsed activity (1 CPD hour)
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) CPD endorsed activity (1 CPD hour)

Please note: Images and videos have been shared with permission for educational use. First Nations people are advised that this program may contain images or voices of people who have died.