This AWHONN Intermediate course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians. Online prerequisite education is required prior to attending the one-day course.

Participants will:

• Analyze fetal heart rate patterns, uterine activity, and the implications of each for fetal well-being
• Discuss indicated clinical interventions and related maternal-fetal physiology
• Effectively communicate verbal and written data about patient status'
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers in the use of FHM in intrapartum care