This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and includes lecture, 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. Online prerequisite education is required prior to attending the one-day
course. 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.
Format: Online prerequisite education, followed by a one-day, Instructor-led course
Nursing contact hours: 11.25
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 is the provider of this course and AffinityCE is the joint provider.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Affinity CE and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). AffinityCE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AffinityCE designates this live activity for a maximum 11.25 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.