Building Confidence in Maternal Care: Join Our Basic Fetal Monitoring Course This Fall

Providing safe, high-quality care for mothers and babies begins with strong clinical foundations—and fetal monitoring is a critical component of that care.

Northwest AHEC is excited to offer the Basic Fetal Monitoring – Fall 2026 course, a one-day, in-person learning experience designed to help healthcare professionals strengthen their skills, build confidence, and improve patient outcomes.

Why Fetal Monitoring Matters

Accurate interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of both mother and baby during pregnancy and labor. For many healthcare professionals—especially those early in their careers—developing this skill can feel complex and overwhelming.

This course is designed to simplify that process through structured learning and real-world application.

What You’ll Gain

Participants will walk away with:

A clear understanding of the physiology of fetal heart rate monitoring
Practical tools to interpret electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) tracings
Familiarity with NICHD definitions and systematic interpretation approaches
The ability to recognize reassuring and non-reassuring patterns
Strategies to respond appropriately in clinical situations
Improved confidence in contributing to safe, evidence-based perinatal care

Through case-based examples and interactive discussion, learners will also strengthen communication skills essential for effective teamwork in clinical environments.

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

Nurses with less than one year of experience in electronic fetal monitoring
Healthcare professionals seeking to refresh or strengthen foundational skills
Providers who want to enhance their ability to support clinical decision-making in maternal care

Program Details

📅 Date: October 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Winston-Salem
🎓 Credits: 5 Contact Hours (including Nursing Contact Hours)

Participants will also enjoy a provided lunch, offering time to connect with peers and continue learning in a supportive environment.

Learn from an Expert

The course is led by Tammy J. Goodwin, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, an experienced educator dedicated to advancing perinatal care through practical, evidence-based teaching.

Invest in Your Practice—and Your Patients

Whether you’re just beginning your journey in maternal health or looking to reinforce your knowledge, this course offers valuable tools you can apply immediately in your clinical setting.

Improving your confidence in fetal monitoring doesn’t just benefit your professional development—it directly impacts the safety and outcomes of the patients you serve.