Essentials of Fetal Monitoring for Individual Professionals

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, the 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 with a score of 80% or higher, a printable certificate of competition is available immediately to view/print and an email certificate is sent automatically.