The Association of Womens’ Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) provides the structure for fetal monitoring courses. Participants are awarded continuing nursing education (CNE) credit or continuing medical education (CME) credit. These courses include:
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Is for clinicians who have at least 6 months of intrapartum experience.
Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Is for clinicians who have at least 1 year of intrapartum experience. Though not required, the normal progression is to attend the Intermediate Course prior to an Advanced Course.
For those who are interested in teaching the AHWONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course, an Intermediate Instructor course is offered.
This year, 4 new intermediate instructors have begun teaching fetal heart monitoring in their hospitals. There have been 4 Advanced Fetal Monitoring courses with 44 RNs, 2 CNMs, and 1 MD in attendance.
To request an Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring Course, contact Mary Beth Stewart at [email protected].