Completion time: approximately 30 minutes

This activity is available on the Heart Foundation’s Health Professional Learning Hub. It is an animated and interactive activity designed for members of the health workforce who require introductory level information on acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

On completion of this program, participants will be able to describe

• how to prevent the spread of strep A bacteria.
• common signs and symptoms of acute rheumatic fever.
• the role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner in supporting people with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

Sections include

1. Michael learns about Strep A
2. Michael learns about acute rheumatic fever
3. Michael learns about rheumatic heart disease
4. Putting it all together