Completion time: approximately 90 minutes.
This online learning program is designed for Medical Practitioners and other health professionals who are responsible for or have an interest in diagnosing acute rheumatic fever. On completion of this program, participants will be able to
- identify symptoms and signs of acute rheumatic fever.
- list investigations required to diagnose (or rule out) acute rheumatic fever.
- describe best practice management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
More information is available in the Australian guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition).
Topics include:
- Introduction to acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
- Diangosis of acute rheumatic fever
- Case study (14 year old Amana)
This program is accredited by the following organisations:
- Australia College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) – 1.5 CPD hour
- National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) – 1.5 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.