Introduction to Fetal Monitoring
This program provides a basic introduction to fetal heart monitoring. The course covers key elements of fetal and maternal assessment, systemic approaches to fetal monitoring, tracing analysis, and interpretation, electronic monitoring instrumentation, along with principles of documentation, communication, and risk management.
Target Audience
Registered Nurses
Learning Objectives
Nursing Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this activity, registered nurses will self-report an increase in knowledge and confidence in relation to fetal monitoring and its application to the perinatal patient as stated in the post-activity tool.
Class is held in Pecan Conference Room
Elaine Webb MSN, RNC-OB
Kristen Lynch, MSN, MBA, RN, NPD-BC, C-EFM, RNC-OB
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
To be awarded 5.75 continuing professional development hours, the participant must attend the program in its entirety, actively participate in the activity, and complete the evaluation tool.
Available Credit
- 5.75 Attendance
- 5.75 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award up to 5.75 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.
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