AHWONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

AWHONN’s Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course is a one-day standardized workshop. The class builds on the essential knowledge and skills gained through the Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course. This course uses a case study approach that focuses on the analysis of more complex FHM patterns, characteristics and related case information. The class also emphasizes maternal-fetal physiology, interpretation, intervention, communication skills and risk management strategies.  

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this workshop, the participant should be able to:

  • Describe advanced physiologic principles of maternal and fetal oxygen transfer and acid-base balance
  • Compare and contrast physiologic principles and causes of adult cardiac dysrhythmias with fetal cardiac dysrhythmias
  • Analyze fetal cardiac dysrhythmia patterns and describe outcomes associated with these patterns
  • Analyze complex fetal heart monitoring patterns including uterine rupture, maternal-fetal hemorrhage, and abruption, utilizing NICHD FHM nomenclature/definitions
  • Apply perinatal risk management principles, communication techniques and documentation strategies related to complex and challenging patient care scenarios

PRE-COURSE WORK

Pre-reading of the course textbook prior to the class is highly recommended, specifically Chapters 10 and 11.  This course uses the text Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles and Practices (6th edition) and the textbook can be purchased through the www.awhonn.org on-line store.  

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

The Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course is an advanced level fetal monitoring course. Either successful completion of the Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course or a basic fetal heart monitor workshop and/or certification in fetal heart monitoring is recommended for attendees. The class is open to experienced labor and delivery nurses, nurse midwifes, and advanced practice nurses.

CE/CME INFORMATION

7 hours of CME will be awarded to attendees participating in the entire course (no partial credit will be awarded).

COURSE DATES

  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Friday, March 13, 2026
  • Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • Tuesday, July 21, 2026
  • Friday, September 18, 2026
  • Monday, November 9, 2026

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Cost $339
  • Class is scheduled from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
  • Questions? Please contact the Collaborative Learning Center Education and Support Team via email: [email protected] or phone: 916-733-6330.