UPMC Learning - Fetal Heart Monitoring Case Study: Cord Prolapse Q3 2026

This self-paced education builds on current knowledge and critical thinking related to assessment, interpretation, intervention, and evaluation of fetal heart monitoring in the setting of umbilical cord prolapse.

Target Audience

This training is developed for nurses and other health care professionals as appropriate.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Assess and interpret fetal heart monitoring data, including uterine activity, utilizing NICHD terminology
  • Accurately interpret the fetal heart rate tracing
  • Identify the priority physiologic goals and interventions based on fetal heart monitoring data
  • Demonstrate effective interprofessional communication using standardized terminology and clear escalation to support timely clinical decision-making based on fetal heart monitoring findings.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/20/2026
Course expires: 
07/20/2029
UPMC Learning
United States

Course Director:
Lisa R. Bauccio, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM - UPMC Center for Nursing Excellence

Planning Committee: 

  • Amanda C. Lawrence - DNP, MS, RN, AGCNS-BC, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-FMC, C-OBE, EBP-CH - Sr. Clinical Professional Development Specialist, Maternal Child Services and Float Pool UPMC Magee-Womens at Hanover
  • Jennifer L. Young - MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, C-OBE - Programmatic Nurse Specialist Magee-Womens, UPMC Hamot
  • Pamela O'Donnell - MSN, RN-BC, C-EFM - Sr. Clinical Professional Development Specialist Education Department UPMC Altoona

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
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