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Drs, RNs and Allied Health: Learn all about acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) from top specialist in the field

About this Event

Subjects and speakers include:

• Activities of the RHD Program QLD
• Management of RHD in adults and during pregnancy - Dr Steven Sutcliffe, Cardiologist
• Diagnosis and management of paediatric cases, Echocardiograms, RHD requiring surgery - Dr Ben Reeves, Paediatric Cardiologist
• What triggers ARF - Professor Nathkunam Ketheesan
• Dental care and RHD - Philip Boxsell, Dentist
• Bicillin injections; reducing pain, increasing compliance - Miranda Campbell, OT
• Bicillin injection techniques - RHD CNCs
• Strep Vaccine development and trials - Professor Michael Good
• Specialist outreach services - Dr Josh Hanson, physician

A complete agenda will be emailed prior

The Rydges Plaza Cairns offers discounted accommodation rates to the attendees. Just mention this workshop at the time of booking.