STATEWIDE STAKEHOLDERS
MWGHPN Education: Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) | Carnarvon and ONLINE
12 May @ 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Join A/Prof. Chris Judkins for an important education session on ARF & RHD
We invite Midwest–Gascoyne health professionals to attend this informative session either in-person in Carnarvon or online.
Tuesday 12 May 2026
5.45pm – 7.30pm (5:45pm arrival & registration)This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), with practical insights for clinical care.
Learning objectives:
• Understand the epidemiology, prevalence and risk factors of ARF and RHD
• Gain an overview of the WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and Control Program
• Recognise key signs and symptoms
• Understand the pathophysiology and progression from ARF to RHD
• Identify diagnostic criteria
• Explore treatment and management strategies
• Understand the epidemiology, prevalence and risk factors of ARF and RHD
• Gain an overview of the WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and Control Program
• Recognise key signs and symptoms
• Understand the pathophysiology and progression from ARF to RHD
• Identify diagnostic criteria
• Explore treatment and management strategies
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and improve patient outcomes in your community.
In-person: Carnarvon
Online option available
