Basic Fetal Monitoring

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: West Campus Classroom 6, Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, Mason City

Audience/Credit: 0.9 CEUs for Registered Nurses (IBON #3); Residents

Instructor: Amy Thorland, RN-C, BSN

To Register: Call NIACC Continuing Education Department at 641-422-4358 or 888-466-4222.
(Pre-registration Deadline: February 12, 2009)

Course Numbers:

• 63636 -- Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa employees
• 63637 -- all other participants

Fee: $45.00 (Fee includes materials and CEU recording; lunch is not included.)
(Refer to refund policy at the bottom of this web page)

Purpose: This program is designed to increase the participant's knowledge and understanding of electronic fetal monitoring.

Objectives:

1. Discuss application of fetal monitoring methods and indications/limitations for use.
2. Describe the physiology of utero-placental circulation, uterine activity, and affect on the fetus.
3. Discuss fetal compensatory mechanisms.
4. Define components of fetal heart rate patterns including baseline, variability, accelerations, and periodic/episodic changes.
5. Identify appropriate nursing interventions for selected patterns.
6. Interpret selected EFM tracings using the NICHD terminology.
7. Describe components of metabolic and respiratory acidosis and possible causes.
8. Discuss indications, methods, and criteria for antepartum testing.
9. Discuss the impact of fetal prematurity and environmental factors on fetal heart rate reactivity.
10. Discuss documentation and legal issues pertaining to documentation.

Refund Information: If you are unable to attend, you must contact the North Iowa Area Community College before the course start date to receive a 100% refund. If you do not notify NIACC, no refund will be issued.