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Cancelled--Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification Review Course

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Program Details:
October 30, 2023 | 8:30am - 4:00pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
$75.00 to $150.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
6.00
Registration Deadline:
10/25/23 12:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
10/28/23 8:30 AM
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Description
This course will review test content outline and the associated competencies to prepare for the NCC subspecialty examination in Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Content will include fetal heart monitoring (FHM) pattern recognition and interpretation using NICHD definitions; review of the physiology of maternal fetal oxygenation and other factors impacting on the neuromodulation of fetal heart rate, complications of labor and the potential effects on FHM data; review interventions and management targeted to the physiology of FHR patterns. Adjunct fetal assessment, legal aspects of FHM and equipment troubleshooting will be reviewed. There will also be opportunities for practice questions and strip analysis.

Keywords: EFM, Fetal Monitoring, Labor and Delivery, L&D, Women's Health

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Review the examination including cost, testing time, and passing requirements.
  • Apply knowledge of maternal-fetal assessment methods when selecting electronic fetal monitoring or intermittent auscultation to evaluate fetal status.
  • Interpret data from the electronic fetal monitor to differentiate between actual fetal data and equipment failure.
  • Use knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of electronic fetal monitoring to provide information to the pregnant patient and her support person(s).
  • Apply knowledge of fetal heart rate regulation to the interpretation of electronic fetal monitoring data.
  • Identify and interpret the significance of fetal heart rate patterns.
  • Interpret data from electronic fetal monitoring to differentiate between normal and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns.
  • Apply knowledge of common pregnancy complications to the development of a comprehensive plan of care based on electronic fetal monitoring data.
  • Apply knowledge of uteroplacental and maternal-fetal physiology as they relate to fetal oxygenation.
  • Identify indications for adjunct fetal assessment and incorporate findings into the plan of care.
  • Incorporate knowledge of current practice and legal practices into nursing care.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $75.00 (Until 10/25/2023)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $150.00 (Until 10/25/2023)
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee Area Health Education Center is an approved provider of nursing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours.

  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $75.00 (Until 10/25/2023)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $150.00 (Until 10/25/2023)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.6 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • McLeod Pavilion First Floor Conference Room
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    Beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Nita Jackson
    Phone:
    843-777-5343
    Email:
    bejackson@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.
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