This course will cover maternal, fetal and neonate vitals and how to take them during each stage of labor, birth and postpartum. FHT auscultation training included with audio practice. Videos, demonstrations and case studies included. Home practice required.
Equipment needed:
Stethoscope
Blood Pressure Cuff
Thermometer
Watch
Textbook needed: none
Prerequisites required: none
Your Instructor
We have many midwives who contribute to the curriculum of our programs.
Course Curriculum
Vitals: Maternal
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StartMaternal Vitals Overview (6:26)
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StartHow to take Maternal vitals (12:38)
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StartObservation: BA taking vitals at a home birth (3:42)
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StartObservation: BA taking maternal vitals at birth center (3:27)
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StartDifferent types of thermometers
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StartPractice your skills: Homework assignment
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StartTest your knowledge: Quiz
Vitals: Fetal
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StartLearning to find Fetal Heart Tones (8:56)
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StartObservation: Fetal Heart Tones (3:27)
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StartRead: article on Fetal Monitoring
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StartPractice your Skills: Count FHT's
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StartWhat heart tones do you get?
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StartWhat heart tones do you get?
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StartObservation: FHT's at a birth in early labor (0:42)
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StartTest your knowledge: Quiz
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StartFinding babies position (2:57)
Vitals: Neonate
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StartNeonate Vitals Overview (5:17)
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StartObservation: BA takes vitals on newborn at birth center (4:47)
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StartObservation: Watch BA take vitals at home birth (6:45)
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StartNewborn Vital Photo
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StartPractice your skills: newborn vitals audio
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StartHomework
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StartTest your knowledge: Quiz
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StartAPGAR Score image
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.