Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring is a Continuing Education program offered by Southeastern College in Miami Lakes, FL. The program takes 1 day to complete.
Program Overview
This one day workshop earns 12 contact hours and 10.0 CME. Contact hour credit includes independent study in preparation for the workshop.
Building on skills gained in the Intermediate FHM Course, this course conveys the application of advanced fetal heart monitoring knowledge and skills in intrapartum nursing practice. Using a case study approach to focus on the analysis of complicated FHM patterns/characteristics and related case information, this course emphasizes underlying maternal-fetal physiology, instrumentation, interpretation, intervention, verbal and written communication skills and risk management principles.
Admission Requirements and Process
This course is designed for registered nurses who successfully complete the Intermediate FHM Course, a comparable fetal heart monitoring workshop, and/or are certified in fetal heart monitoring.
General Requirements
- Nursing backgroundThis course is designed for registered nurses who successfully complete the Intermediate FHM Course, a comparable fetal heart monitoring workshop, and/or are certified in fetal…
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.FAFSA Code for Miami Lakes Branch Campus: 031239Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
This one day workshop earns 12 contact hours and 10.0 CME. Contact hour credit includes independent study in preparation for the workshop. To pass, participants are expected to review Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices, 4th Ed.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Southeastern College does not publish a price for this continuing education course; it is delivered onsite at the client hospital facility. Contact the Center for Nursing Education (toll free 1.888.522.4909) for pricing.
The net price figure shown with this page is Southeastern College's average yearly net price after grants for all of its aided students, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS 2022-23). It is not the price of this course.
Curriculum
Using a case study approach to focus on the analysis of complicated FHM patterns/characteristics and related case information, this course emphasizes the following:
- Underlying maternal-fetal physiology
- Instrumentation
- Interpretation
- Intervention
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Risk management principles
Participants are expected to already possess basic knowledge and related skills learned during the Intermediate FHM Course, and in addition basic knowledge and related skills in these areas:
- Maternal physiologic changes of pregnancy related to intrapartum complications such as uterine rupture, abruptio placentae, placenta previa, and fetal-maternal hemorrhage.
- Methods of advanced fetal monitoring such as pulse oximetry and computerized charting.
- Identification of complex fetal heart rate monitoring patterns such as confusing patterns, combined patterns, dysrhymias, arrhythmias, and sinusoidal patterns.
Successful completion of written examinations is required to complete the course and earn continuing education credit.
Career Outcomes
This course conveys the application of advanced fetal heart monitoring knowledge and skills in intrapartum nursing practice. Participants who attend the full workshop and successfully pass the skills and written tests earn 12 contact hours of continuing education credit or 10.0 CME. No partial credit is awarded.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Southeastern College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
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