AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course

This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians.

This course includes lecture, hands-on skill stations including performing Leopold maneuvers, placement of an intrauterine pressure catheter and fetal spiral electrode, interpretation of fetal monitoring tracings using a case-based approach, identification of physiologically based clinical interventions, and communication and risk management principles. Online prerequisite education is required prior to attending the one-day course. 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.

There is a recommended renewal date every two years for the Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course.

• Overarching goal is to provide common foundation of knowledge and skills relating to FHM.
• Recognizes that clinicians’ knowledge, experiences, and skills differ.
• Patient safety promoted when all clinicians use standardized terminology.

CNE/CME contact hours: 11.5/11.5 available through January 31, 2028 (0.5 hours may be used towards pharmacology hours).

The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited 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 of ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity. AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580..
 
*Accreditation Statement – 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 AffinicyCE and AWHONN. Affinity CE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Format: Online prerequisite education, followed by a one-day, Instructor-led course.

Class ID: HSHW2448710

Instructors: Aly Mueller (Instructor ID: 66614000) and Amber Nowak (Instructor ID: 60711467)

Who is this course for?

Clinicians who have completed entry-level/basic education and use fetal monitoring in the intrapartum setting.

• Includes lecture and hands-on skill stations, including performing Leopold maneuvers, intrauterine pressure catheter and fetal spiral electrode placement, identification of physiologically based clinical interventions, and communication and risk management principles.
• Use as knowledge validation for experienced perinatal clinicians.
• May be used to support certification exam preparation.
• Online integration test required.

Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret fetal heart rate monitoring using NICHD terminology within a safety culture framework of interdisciplinary teamwork.
2. Describe clinical interventions and related maternal-fetal physiology to optimize fetal oxygenation.
3. Demonstrate collaborative communication in the perinatal setting.
4. Demonstrate common perinatal procedures related to fetal monitoring.

If you do not receive a confirmation email after registering, please contact [email protected]

Select appropriate option. This cost covers the instructor fee only. The course fee is the cost of participant materials purchased separately from Kendall Hunt Publishing.