Basic Fetal Monitoring

Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM, Nursing Clinical Education Center (NCEC) W432 GH

This workshop is designed to provide basic in-for¬mation for obstetrical nurses on the use of fetal monitoring in the care of patients.  Discus-sion will include methods of fetal monitoring, recognition of changes and interventions to assist in the man¬agement of patients.  Documentation issues and methods of antepartum testing will be included.

Iowa Board of Nursing, Provider #34 (5.40 hours)

1. Discuss external and internal methods of monitoring fetal heart rate and uterine activity.
2. Identify characteristics of fetal heart rate base-line and periodic and episodic changes using Na-tional Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) terminology.
3. Identify fetal heart rate patterns requiring interventions.
4. Review fetal heart rate patterns and uterine activity and discuss appropriate interventions.
5. Discuss documentation of electronic fetal monitoring.
6. Describe methods of antepartum testing for the evaluation of fetal well-being.

Late registrations will be accepted only if space allows; Call FIRST to confirm if registration can be entered after the deadline date. Phone 319-356-1238.

Nursing Credits:  5.4 contact hours will be granted by UI Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing (IBN Approved Provider #34).  Participants must attend the entire program to receive full credit.