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Essentials of Fetal Monitoring for Groups

Essentials of Fetal Monitoring for Groups

Using NICHD nomenclature, the Essentials of Fetal Monitoring program quickly and effectively teaches and reinforces obstetric care providers the essentials of fetal heart rate monitoring interpretation and fetal physiology. Our online program is ideal for annual staff education and is an online option to supplement professional education in preparation for EFM-certificate exam. The Essentials of Fetal Monitoring program is also available CNE Contact Hours and CME Credit for license, certificate and certification maintenance and renewals.

Continuing Education Credit

The Essentials of Fetal Monitoring program is eligible for 20 CNE Contact Hours (20 EFM Contact Hours, 5 Pharmacology Contact Hours) and 20 CME Credits.

Upon completion of the Essentials of Fetal Monitoring program, the learner will be able to:

  • Identify factors that place the fetus at risk.
  • Discuss normal perinatal physiology.
  • Select appropriate fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring methods.
  • Define components of systemic assessment of FHR monitoring information.
  • Define normal and abnormal uterine activity.
  • List factors affecting FHR monitoring interpretation.
  • Identify physiologic interventions based on FHR interpretation.
  • Describe communication and documentation responsibilities.
  • Analyze FHR information, integrate, and apply knowledge using a systematic approach in actual cases.
  • Successfully complete the post test with a score of 80% of higher.
  • The Goal of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
  • Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors and their Impact on the Fetal Heart Rate, including:
    • Maternal Factors
    • Placenta
    • Amniotic Fluid
    • Umbilical Cord
    • Hematologic Adaptations
  • Fetal Circulation Intrinsic Factors
  • Fetal Acidosis and Umbilical Cord Gas Assessment
  • Uterine Activity Assessment including Leopold Maneuvers and Contraction Assessment
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring and FHR Assessment
  • Fetal Heart Rate Baseline, Variability, and Decelerations
  • Fetal Heart Rate Sinusoidal and Sinusoidal-Like Patterns
  • Categories and Dysrhythmias
  • Antepartum Testing
  • Fetal Monitoring in the Complex Patient, including:
    • Infection
    • Obesity
    • Multiple Gestation
    • Prematurity
    • Fetal Anomalies
    • Medically Compromised Mothers
  • Intrapartum Assessment
  • Team Communication and Documentation

After completing the Essentials of Fetal Monitoring program, each learner can complete the post test, which includes 12 clinical case studies each with fetal heart rate tracings for interpretation. Upon successful completion of the post test, a certificate of competition is available immediately and an email certificate is emailed automatically to the learner.

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Cost

A Group subscription includes access to the program for the calender year. Groups can enroll participants at any time during the calender year subscription period. Group access also includes the ability to designate one or more person(s) with administrative access to manage group participants, track group participation, and to run reports. Group subscriptions include the option to purchase CNE/CME credit separately or to purchase it for the entire group in advance. Group access requires self-registration.

  1. Group subscription for 30 participants without credit: $500
    • Group subscription orders without credit offer the option to purchase CNE Contact Hours and CME credits at a discounted rate for any group participant. This group add-on can be purchased immediately or at any time for any active, group participant in our online store or by invoice upon request by email.
    • Group Subscription Add-on cost per participant: $50 for CNE Contact Hours. $100 for CME Credits.
  2. Group subscription for 30 participants with 20 CNE Contact Hours or 20 CME credits included for each participant: $750
  3. Group subscription with UNLIMITED participants without credit: $1,000
  4. Group subscription with UNLIMITED participants and 20 CNE Contact Hours or 20 CME credits included for each participant: $2,000

 

Save 10%! All participants with an active individual or group subscription to the periFACTS Online Continuing Education Program save 10% off any 'Essentials' program purchase everyday! To purchase online, you must have a periFACTS store account. To request a store account with the discount automatically applied, just email us!  Alternatively, groups can purchase a subscription to the program by invoice (including Purchase Order requests) by email.

How to Purchase

Purchase a Group Subscription and (optional) Group CNE Contact Hours to the Essentials of Fetal Monitoring program in our online store.

Request an invoice for Group access to the Essentials of Fetal Monitoring program by email.

"[I] found the education to be great! Good topics, to the point but with enough education to promote critical thinking!!" - Melanie C. - Director of Women’s and Newborn Services, White River Medical Center

The Essentials of Fetal Monitoring program is also available for Individual Professionals to purchase.