Completion time: approximately 1 hour

It is recommended that the Women and Girls with RHD program is completed before attempting this program. 

This online learning program is designed for nurses and midwives who are responsible for or interested in the care of pregnant women with rheumatic heart disease. On completion of this program, participants will be able to

• describe culturally safe care for pregnant women who have rheumatic heart disease.
• identify tertiary interventions available in Australia for women with rheumatic heart disease during pregnancy.
• identify factors which can complicate pregnancy associated with rheumatic heart disease.
• describe treatment options for women with rheumatic heart disease during pregnancy.

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