AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course

18 CNE & 15.25 CME Contact Hours

This course is designed for perinatal nurse who previously completed a basic fetal monitoring course and or 6 months  of clinical training in the labor and delivery setting. (It may be used to support preparation for certification examinations). 

The 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 #CEP580

AWHONN Course Fees

AWHONN Intermediate course fees can vary depending upon the location, a private program at your facility or registering for an upcoming course. Registration is non-refundable but can be transferred to another course in the same calendar year. Cancellations must be done in writing 48 hours before the course or all fees are forfeited and classes can not be rescheduled. 

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Course Dates: November 8th/9th, 2020 

Workshop Number: 000W2021946

                Course Time: 9 - 4:30 pm EST (Time is flexible for those flying in we may adjust times to accommodate you)

Course Fees: $275.00

Location: Atlanta, Georgia 

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Course Date: December 15th/16th, 2020

Workshop Number: 000W2021680

Course Time: 9-4:30 pm, EST

Course Fees: $ 275

Location: Atlanta, Georgia 

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Course Objectives

Assess EFM tracings utilizing NICHD terminology
 

Interpret EFM tracings, analyze uterine activity, and discuss contractions’ impact on fetal oxygenation
 

Describe clinical interventions and the related maternal-fetal physiology
 

Effectively communicate patient data through verbal and documentation methods
 

Describe roles and responsibilities of health care providers when using FHM in intrapartum care

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Preparing for Your Course

REQUIRED RESOURCES: AWHONN Intermediate Course Student Pack  from Kendall Hunt ISBN 9781524933654. Call 1800- 228 -0810 for $120 (S & H) or click here to order online the specific workshop numbers are above.  

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The textbook Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices 5th edition is the primary reference for course preparation. The book is a value resource even after the program for you and your colleagues. The book includes information about:

• Physiologic basis for fetal and uterine monitoring

• Interpretation of fetal heart and uterine patterns

• Physiologic interventions for fetal tracing characteristics and patterns

• Assessment of fetal oxygenation and acid-base status

• Antenatal testing methods

• Clinical communication and documentation

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