This revised Intermediate course has mandatory online prerequisite education, followed by a brief test. This must be done prior to arrival. The in-person day will have didactics and hands-on skill stations of the FSE/IUPC and Leopold Maneuvers.
You must order the Intermediate Workshop-Student Material (7th edition) book at least 2 weeks in advance from Kendall-Hunt here. The approximate 3 hr. online portion must be completed 24hrs prior to course for entry to in person class. If the prerequisites are not successfully completed 24 hours before the in-person course, the participant will be denied entry to the in-person course.
**BRING PROOF TO CLASS YOU COMPLETED THE ONLINE CONTENT**
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM: The Intermediate Course is designed for registered nurses using fetal heart monitoring technology in an intrapartum setting. It is expected that the participant already has basic knowledge and related skills in the following areas:
- Maternal physiologic changes in pregnancy
- Fetal growth and development
- Methods of fetal monitoring
- Preparation of patient for set-up and initiation of external or internal fetal monitoring
- Obtaining and maintaining tracings that document fetal heart rate and uterine contractions
- Interpretation of uterine contractions frequency, duration and baseline resting tone
- Identification of the baseline fetal heart rate, variability and deviations
- Indicated clinical interventions
- Communication and documentation strategies
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Analyze fetal heart rate patterns, uterine activity and the implications of each for fetal well-being.
- Discuss indicated clinical interventions and related maternal-fetal physiology
- Effectively communicate verbal and written data about patient status.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers in the use of FHM in intrapartum care.
- Demonstrate the psychomotor skills used in FHM.
Snacks/coffee will be provided. You may bring lunch or purchase here.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refunds will be available up to 7 days prior to the event. If you are unable to attend and would like to send a substitute in your place, please collect payment from the substitute and contact Alexa Karczewski at alexa.karczewski@luhs.org with their information.
