AWHONN’s Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course (IFMC) is a one day, in person class, with
online prework which focuses on the application of essential fetal monitoring knowledge and skills in intrapartum nursing practice. The Joint Commission requires that staff demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to their assigned responsibilities, which involves more than on-the-job training. They also require documentation of those skills by a qualified professional. AWHONN’s IFMC provides both knowledge and hands-on experience.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, the participant should be able to:
- Demonstrate the decision-making process necessary for the proper selection and verification of fetal heart monitoring techniques.
- Analyze fetal heart rate patterns, uterine activity, and their implications for fetal wellbeing.
- Correlate indicated clinical interventions with related maternal-fetal physiology. Describe the role and responsibility of the professional nurse in the use of FHM in intrapartum care.
- Simulate the psychomotor skills used in FHM.
- Communicate verbal and written data about patient status and verify accountability.
The AWHONN Intermediate Instructor Course is a 1-day course that presents principles and application of adult learning theory for teaching the Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course.
In order to take the course and become an instructor your must meet the following criteria:
- Current AWHONN membership.
- Successful completion of the current Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course within 3 years previous to the Intermediate Instructor Course.
- Minimum of 2 years recent experience in fetal monitoring.
- Current clinical involvement in fetal monitoring as a staff nurse, physician, manager, clinical nurse specialist, or educator.
- Current responsibility for the evaluation of fetal monitoring clinical skills of others.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in intrapartum, antepartum, high risk care and fetal monitoring.
Dates and times
Student Course
Class time: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Flagstaff Medical Center:
- Feb 6, 2025
- Dec 11, 2025
Verde Valley Medical Center:
- June 19, 2025
- Sep 11, 2025
Location
At Flagstaff Medical Center, the courses will be held in the Northern Arizona Healthcare Training Center, located at the west end of Fort Valley Shopping Center, 1000 N. Humphreys, Suite 241-242.
In Cottonwood, the courses will be held in the Education Center located in the Courtyard Plaza on the east side of the Verde Valley Medical Center, 269 S. Candy Lane.
Cost
Student Course
$325 Non-NAH Employee
$265 NAH Employee
Registration
To register online, please click the appropriate registration button on this page under “Event Details.”
To register by mail or fax, download the class brochure and complete the application form. The class brochure is available on this page under “Event Links and Documents.”
Mail completed registration application to: Northern Arizona Healthcare Education Department 1200 North Beaver Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
You also may fax your registration to (928) 773-2430.
Cancellation policy
Refunds are available less a $160.00 administration fee. No refund is issued if cancellation occurs within five business days of the course.