Fetal Monitoring
Introduction to Fetal Monitoring
This course is ideal for anyone providing care for expectant moms and wants to learn about the Fetal Monitoring Process. While not required, some fetal monitoring experience is suggested.
Participants will learn the skills needed to asses intrauterine fetal wellbeing through electronic Fetal Monitoring.
Participants will discuss:
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The role of the nurse while monitoring patients for fetal well-being.
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Assessing important data needed to conduct appropriate fetal monitoring.
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NICHD terminology
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Factors that determine the use of internal vs external monitoring.
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Differences between Fetal Monitoring Categories
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Characteristics of the Fetal Heart Rate Pattern:
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Baseline Fetal Heart Rate
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Fetal Heart Rate Variability
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Periodic vs Episodic Changes
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Participants will also practice and discuss assessing several Case Studies and Fetal Heart Rate strips.
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Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
AWHONN's Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians.
The steps to complete the training:
1. Online
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PreCourse Work
2. In person
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Lecture
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Interpretation of fetal monitoring tracings
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Identification of physiologically based clinical interventions
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Principles of communication and risk management
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Use of NICHD terminology
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Hands-on Skill Stations
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Performing Leopold maneuvers
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Placement of an intrauterine pressure catheter
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Placement of a fetal spiral electrode
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3. Online
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Validation Test
Successful completion of the online knowledge validation test is required to receive CNE/CME for the course.
This course can be used to support preparation for certification examinations.
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Advanced Fetal Monitoring
The AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring Course is designed for experienced clinicians who have completed prior fetal monitoring education and routinely interpret fetal heart rate patterns.
This advanced-level course focuses on complex fetal heart rate interpretation, clinical decision-making, and communication during challenging intrapartum situations. Participants apply fetal monitoring principles through case-based learning and advanced clinical scenarios.
Recommended for: Experienced labor and delivery nurses, physicians, certified nurse-midwives, and other clinicians responsible for intrapartum fetal surveillance.
Course Format: Participants must attend the entire course and complete the required post-course evaluation to receive course completion documentation and any applicable continuing education credit.
Prerequisite: Participants should have previous fetal monitoring education and clinical experience with fetal heart rate interpretation.
Successful Completion: Successful completion of the online knowledge validation test is required to receive CNE/CME for the course. This course can be used to support preparation for certification examinations.
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Accreditation StatementsThe Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580t
Physicians, this activity was planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AffinityCE and AWHONN. AffinityCE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.