Fundamentals of Fetal Monitoring
Thu, Aug 27
|Virtual
This course is intended for nurses whose hospitals are part of the Illinois Regionalized Perinatal Program and novice registered nurses with at least 2 weeks of fetal monitoring experience at the time of class and work in the hospital setting.
Time & Location
Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Virtual
About the Event
Objectives: Identify the purpose of fetal monitoring, the components of the fetal heart rate and associated physiology; Describe fetal monitoring characteristics using the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) terminology and criteria; Differentiate characteristics of Category I, II, and III patterns; Explain the instrumentation for fetal heart and uterine activity monitoring; Explain various methods of antepartum testing; Discuss nursing interventions related to fetal heart rate patterns and related maternal physiology; Discuss the components of nursing documentation, legal issues and communication.
Criteria for successful completion and receipt of contact hours for this educational activity include:1. Attendance and active participation on computer with camera and microphone for the entire presentation
Contact Sharon Greene with questions: sharon.greene@cookcountyhhs.org