Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

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

Class will start at 0930 at Hilton Garden INN located in Fontana CA. (10543 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92337)

 Learning Outcomes:

• Interpret fetal heart rate monitoring using NICHD terminology within a safety culture framework of interdisciplinary teamwork

• Describe clinical interventions and related maternal-fetal physiology to optimize fetal oxygenation

• Demonstrate collaborative communication in the perinatal setting

• Demonstrate common perinatal procedures related to fetal monitoring

Nursing Contact Hours/CME Credit: 11.5 total nursing contact hours/11.5 CME credit available through January 31, 2028 (0.5 hours may be used towards pharmacology hours).

REQUIRED RESOURCE: AWHONN Intermediate Course Student Pack from Kendall Hunt (8 edition) ISBN printed book 9798385129010 or the EBOOK version (9798385128945) of the required material is available at the same price of $145 (S &H).

Call 1-800- 228 -0810 or click here to order, the specific workshop numbers are above.

The pre-course work takes about 3.5-4 hours to complete. This work MUST be completed 2 days before the course, to attend the in-person component of the course.