Health Worker Training Materials
Training Curriculum - Updated October 2008
The RHD training curriculum contains best practice clinical information which focuses on diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. It also contains information and recommendations for the development of programmes to control disease in the community.
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (Portuguese)
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (French)
Training Presentations - Updated October 2008
This presentation supports the training curriculum.
Download the complete presentation:
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (Portuguese)
Download the presentation sections individually:
Introduction to Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever
Secondary Prophylaxis of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Registers, Notification and Reporting of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Workshop Timetable - Updated October 2008
The workshop timetable has been designed to guide training for health staff in rheumatic heart disease control using the RHD curriculum and addressing local issues.
Important note:
The materials included in this section have been prepared by the World Heart Federation for general assistance.
Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease may vary from country to country.
The World Heart Federation is not able to provide personal medical advice or funding for medical procedures. Individuals with rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease should be under the care of a medical practitioner or other qualified health care professional.
