AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Course 2026

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Course is organized by University of Colorado (UC) Health and will be held on Dec 18, 2026 at UCHealth Leprino Building, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America.

Course Description:
This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians. This course includes lecture, hands-on skill stations including performing Leopold maneuvers, placement of an intrauterine pressure catheter and fetal spiral electrode, interpretation of fetal monitoring tracings using a case-based approach, identification of physiologically based clinical interventions, and communication and risk management principles. Online prerequisite education is required prior to attending the one-day course. Successful completion of the online knowledge validation test is required to receive CNE/CME for the course. This course can be used to support preparation for certification examinations.

Course Objectives:
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.