Fundamentals of Fetal Monitoring

July 10, 2025 0800-1630 Class will be held virtually via Zoom/Teams/WebEx. *Participants must have access to a computer that has a microphone & video camera.  Video camera will be required to be on for the duration of the course*

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

Criteria for Successful Completion:  Attending entire program with audio & video camera on, submission of post-test with a score of >80% and evaluation.

The planners and faculty have declared no relevant financial relationships.

No course fee.

To register, please click here or scan the QR code:

The virtual link and class handouts will be sent the week before class to the email used at registration.

For additional class questions, contact Ashley at Ashley.Lasiter@HSHS.ORG