E-Learning - Recognising ARF (RACGP and ACRRM accredited)
About Recognising Acute Rheumatic Fever Module
Time to complete: approximately 45 minutes
Attracts RACGP CPD #235682 and ACRRM PDP #21784
This program is designed for medical practitioners who are responsible for recognising and diagnosing acute rheumatic fever. More information is available in the 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, 3rd edition.
The learning outcomes are to:
- identify first line treatment of Strep A throat and skin infection for people at high risk of ARF
- identify signs and symptoms of acute rheumatic fever
- list the investigations required to diagnose acute rheumatic fever
- describe the considerations for care of a person with rheumatic heart disease

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RHDAustralia
Year of publication
2020