GH0322 Fetal Assessment Course
GH0322 Fetal Assessment Course is organized by National Certification Corporation (NCC).
Expiration: 12/31/2024
Objectives:
• Discuss the progression of a normal pregnancy and describe normal fetal growth throughout each trimester
• Understand the function and physiology of the placenta
• Define and interpret testsand laboratory values used for assessing fetal well-being and review electric fetal monitoring
• Identify factors that can affect fetal growth
• Explain risk factors associated with preterm delivery and management strategies
Content Outline:
• Pregnancy
• Duration
• First trimester
• Second trimester
• Third trimester
• The Placenta and Placental Physiology
• Implantation
• Normal development
• Abnormalities
• Fetal/placental circulation
• Changes at birth
• Maternal circulation
• Placental separation
• Antepartum Fetal Surveillance
• Overview
• Initiation and frequency
• Conditions
• Maternal
• Pregnancy
• Fetal movement counting
• Non-stress test
• Contraction stress test
• Biophysical profile
• Modified BPP
• Umbilical doppler velocimetry
• Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring
