Fundamentals of Fetal Monitoring

August 21, 2025

Objectives

• Identify the purpose of fetal monitoring
• Identify the components of the fetal heart rate and associated physiology
• Describe fetal monitoring baseline characteristics using the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) terminology and criteria.
• Differentiate characteristics of Category I, II, and III patterns
• Explain the instrumentation for fetal heart and uterine activity monitoring.
• Explain various methods of antepartum testing
• Discuss the common nursing interventions related to fetal heart rate patterns and related maternal physiology
• Discuss the components of nursing documentation, legal issues and communication

This CNE activity is being offered for 7.75 contact hours

7.75 continuing Nursing education hours will be awarded to participants with successful completion

·       Attendance for the entire presentation.

·       A post-test of 80% or higher

·       Complete an evaluation form

UIHealth is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To register, please click here or scan the QR code below.

Zoom information and class handouts will be sent the week before class to the email used at registration.

To cancel your registration or for questions about the class, contact Joanne Sorce at jsorce@uic.edu .