Quality OB: Electronic Fetal Monitoring for Nurses CE Information

• Faculty: Tamika Auguste
• ID: Pr-036652

This module covers the terminology related to electronic fetal monitoring (EFM). Consistent use of this terminology is necessary in the assessment of fetal oxygenation and recognition of fetal hypoxic state. Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) evaluation enables providers to understand and implement the steps necessary to prevent potential harm or neurological injury to the fetus.

• Faculty: Siobhan Ryan
• ID: Pr-021675

This module covers the three-tiered classification system related to the recognition of ongoing fetal status developed by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in partnership with The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Association of Women’s Health, obstetric and neonatal nurses, and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine in April 2008. The most effective way for the perinatal team to communicate about the fetal tracing is for all providers to utilize the standardized classification system recommended in the NICHD guidelines.

• Faculty: Siobhan Ryan
• ID: Pr-021676

This module covers the identification of the characteristics of fetal heart tracings, the physiological factors influencing these characteristics and the appropriate management of care, all of which are critical to the clinical outcome.

• Faculty: Siobhan Ryan
• ID: Pr-021677

This module covers the management of care based on categories, and the perinatal teamwork and communication needed for the appropriate treatment of the patient, including the escalation of care, when required.

• Faculty: Siobhan Ryan
• ID: Pr-021678

An interactive assessment of performance and decision-making skills covering fetal tracing evaluation, interprofessional communication, and intrautero fetal resuscitation.

• Faculty: Siobhan Ryan
• ID: Pr-023515

EFM IPCE Evaluation

• Faculty: Siobhan Ryan
• ID: Pr-023517