AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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. Successful completion of the online knowledge validation test is required to receive nursing contact hours/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.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

Take if you are a clinician who has completed entry-level/basic fetal monitoring education and uses fetal heart monitoring in the intrapartum setting.

PRE-COURSE WORK

Online prerequisite education is required prior to attending the one-day course and must be completed two days prior to the class date. Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course: Participant Material – Print or eBook (9th Edition)must be purchased by participates. https://awhonn.kendallhunt.com/ on-line store.

CE/CME INFORMATION

Nursing contact hours: 11.50/11.50 (0.5 hours pharmacology credits available)

Nursing contact hours/CME expire: 1/31/2028

Hosted by Autumn Thacker and Lindsey Fenske at NorthBay Health. Must order Intermediate Course: Participant Material (9th Edition) May use print copy or e-copy. https://awhonn.kendallhunt.com/workshop

Use workshop #NRBW2556287

Use workshop date 3/04/2026

Prework must be completed prior to 3/02/2026