AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring

• Course Date: Sep 23, 2026
• Course Number: STAA2660341

AWHONN’s Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring course is designed for perinatal clinicians who previously completed the AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course, a comparable fetal monitoring educational program and/or who hold certification or added credentials in fetal heart monitoring. It may be used to support preparation for certification examinations.

This 1-day in-person instructor led course expands on the knowledge and physiological principals presented in the AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course and covers more complex concepts. This course uses a case scenario approach focusing on analyzing complicated FHM patterns and characteristics with related case information. Participants must attend the instructor-led portion of the course and complete the online knowledge integration test with a score of 80% or better. The course emphasizes maternal-fetal physiology related to complex FHR tracings, interpretation, intervention, verbal and written communication techniques, and perinatal risk-management techniques.

The components of this course include:

• Complex case studies and electronic fetal monitoring tracings
• Strategies for collegial communication
• Advanced principles of maternal-fetal physiology
• An online knowledge integration test

Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the physiologic principles of the pregnant patient's and fetus's oxygen transfer as they apply to principles of fetal heart monitoring.
• Appraise the fetal response to the pregnant patient's pathological and physiological adaptations during the labor process.

The advanced fetal heart monitoring course is designed for perinatal clinicians who previously completed AWHONN’s Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course, or a comparable fetal monitoring educational program and/or who hold certification or added credentials in fetal heart monitoring. Fetal heart rate monitoring experience, knowledge of fetal heart rate pattern recognition, NICHD terminology and interventions required for course attendance.

• Catherine Martin ID: 36682848
• Celenia Cruz ID: 42108356

If you are a Stanford Children's Employee, please pick up your book in the Nurse Educator's office. If you are an outside participant, please see below for ordering books.

• Advanced Course - Participant Material- Print (7th Edition) ISBN: 9798385129027 OR eBook (7th Edition) ISBN: 9798385128877
• You can purchase EITHER the Print (7th Edition) or the eBook (7th Edition)
• *This is one student workbook, not a pack of multiple books*
• Go to: https://awhonn.kendallhunt.com to purchase directly from the publisher.
• Delivery: It may take up to 10 business days to receive the Print Book. Please make sure you purchase the course book far in advance before your planned attendance to this course if you plan on using a Print Book.

The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is an accredited continuing education provider by ANCC and California Board of Registered Nursing. To obtain 8 contact hours of CNE and 6 hours of CME, participants must attend the entire course and complete an online feedback form. We urge you to be aware of the continuing education requirements of your own state of board of nursing, especially for those states in which CE is mandatory.

AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580.

• Course fee DOES NOT INCLUDE course book.
• Stanford Children's Health Employees: $100 ($107.24 including admin fees)
• General Admission: $200 ($212.89 including admin fees)

The Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPE&I) accepts card payments ONLY for course fees and materials. Transfer of Funds are no longer accepted. Employees seeking reimbursement for educational expenses must obtain their manager's approval through Bright Horizon. Employees must submit proof of completion and receipts upon completion of a course in order to be reimbursed. Click for Reimbursement Guidelines.

• FULL REFUND for cancellations at least 2 weeks prior to class date.
• NO REFUND for cancellations less than 5 days prior to class date.
• For SCH Employees: NO SHOWS or cancellations on the day of class are considered unexcused absences. Managers will be notified. A medical note may be required in the event of illness or medical emergencies.
• Cancellation by CPEI: Schedules, venues and details are subject to change and cancellation. Registered participants will be provided with as much advance notice as possible if this should occur. If CPEI cancels class, full refund will be given.
• Email [email protected] to request cancellation and refund.