Basic Labor Management
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The purpose of this class is to provide an overview of the physiologic and anatomic processes of normal labor. Labor support, pain management, and nursing care for the laboring woman will be presented. An overview of dysfunctional labor, assisted birth, and cesarean birth are included, along with the discussion of risk factors for and management of postpartum hemorrhage.
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•Identify maternal coping behaviors, cultural variations, and nursing strategies related to labor and birth.
•Describe the nursing care provided during the four stages of labor.
•Differentiate between normal and dysfunctional labor progress.
•Discuss maternal and fetal conditions that may affect the process and outcomes of labor.
•Identify supportive methods of pain relief used during labor that may also facilitate labor progress.
•Differentiate between induction and augmentation of labor and describe the various agents used.
•Describe the nursing care provided for a cesarean birth throughout the perioperative phases.
•Discuss the recognition and management of potential complications in the immediate post-anesthesia care recovery period after cesarean birth.
•Identify appropriate nursing interventions utilized during an initial postpartum hemorrhage.
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Non-Member Ticket: $55.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
Basic Fetal Monitoring
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This introductory fetal monitoring class is intended to give fundamental information regarding fetal monitor strip interpretation to the learner new to obstetrics. The course includes FHR pattern interpretation, antenatal testing, instrumentation, placental and fetal circulation, medical-legal considerations, and documentation.
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•Discuss the physiologic basis of fetal monitoring related to maternal and fetal factors.
•List 4 factors that decrease uterine blood flow.
•Identify the components for the application of external and internal fetal monitors.
•Discuss physiologic factors that control fetal heart rate (FHR).
•Identify 3 FHR periodic or episodic changes and state the physiologic cause and nursing intervention for each.
•Identify the role of the nurse in the administration of Pitocin.
•Discuss specific legal implications related to documentation of the FHR.
•Describe the technique, results, benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of 3 antepartum fetal tests.
•Identify various baseline FHR patterns or periodic changes on fetal monitor strips.
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Non-Member Ticket: $55.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
Perinatal & Antenatal Complications
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This 2-day class prepares the learner to identify and assess pregnant women for some of the more frequently seen complications of pregnancy. Complications discussed include perinatal infections in the obstetric care setting, uteroplacental disorders, multiple gestation pregnancy, and preterm labor and birth.
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•Identify the symptoms of common perinatal infections and their treatment during labor and birth.
•Describe the pathophysiology and management of intraamniotic infections and urinary tract infections during pregnancy.
•Identify the impact of perinatal infections on the mother and newborn.
•Describe the pathophysiology and management of bleeding disorders in pregnancy.
•Describe risk factors, theories of etiology, and management of preterm labor and premature preterm rupture of membranes.
•Describe the prevalence, physiology, risk factors, and management for multiple gestation, including the nursing care of women with twins and higher-order multiples.
•Describe theories of etiology, pathophysiology, and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
•Discuss physiologic changes of pregnancy that impact cardiac disease
•Describe multidisciplinary management of pregnant women with low-, moderate-, or high-risk cardiac disease
•Discuss the incidence, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE), deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolus during pregnancy
•Describe the prevalence, epidemiology, and comorbidity associated with obesity in pregnancy
•Describe the appropriate assessment and care of the obese woman in labor and delivery
•Describe the necessary care for the pregnant woman following bariatric surgery
•Differentiate the types of diabetes, and their risk factors and management in pregnancy
•Identify the most common thyroid disorders and their impact on pregnancy
•Describe the most common gastrointestinal disorders and their impact on pregnancy
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Non-Member Ticket: $110.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
Postpartum Care
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This class provides an overview of physiologic and psychosocial changes occurring during the postpartum period. It covers postpartum nursing assessment, intervention, and evaluation, including postpartum complications, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding support.
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•Describe the normal physiologic changes occurring during the postpartum period
•Differentiate normal from abnormal postpartum emotional changes
•Differentiate normal from abnormal physiologic changes during the postpartum period
•Describe the physiology of normal lactation
•Describe the principles related to discharge and discharge teaching
•Identify causes, signs and symptoms, and management of possible complications in the postpartum period
The nurse will be able to:
•Describe the normal physiologic changes occurring during the postpartum period
•Differentiate normal from abnormal postpartum emotional changes
•Differentiate normal from abnormal physiologic changes during the postpartum period
•Describe the physiology of normal lactation
•Describe the principles related to discharge and discharge teaching
•Identify causes, signs and symptoms, and management of possible complications in the postpartum period
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Non-Member Ticket: $30.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
Newborn Nutrition
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Learn the importance of breastfeeding and simple ways to help new mothers learn to breastfeed their newborns.
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•Describe normal breastfeeding patterns during the first 24 hours of a term, healthy newborn’s life.
•List 3 problems that can be avoided with correct positioning and latch.
•Name 2 situations in which the use of a breast pump would be indicated.
•Name 2 positions that make it easier for a mother to latch her baby correctly.
•Describe sore nipple care and engorgement treatment.
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Member Ticket: $0.00
Non-Member Ticket: $30.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
Perinatal Loss
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This class will prepare the learner to discuss various types of perinatal loss and the effects of the loss on the mother and her partner. Insights and strategies for caregiving, teaching, and helping families cope and continue their lives are addressed.
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•Define types of perinatal loss and frequency of occurrence.
•Describe normal and complicated perinatal grief and factors that may modify grief.
•Evaluate the effect of internal and external modifiers on perinatal grief.
• Describe the effect of perinatal loss on mothers and partners.
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Member Ticket: $0.00
Non-Member Ticket: $30.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
Newborn Care
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This class provides an overview of the physiologic adaptation of the fetus to extrauterine life, nursing assessment of the newborn during this crucial time, and care unique to the newborn during the first few days of life along with an overview of identifying and assessing newborns for some of the more frequently seen neonatal complications.
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•Discuss methods to reduce risks and treatment for resulting conditions.
•Describe newborn physical assessment by system.
•Describe routine care for the low-risk newborn.
•Identify discharge planning protocols for low-risk newborns in various size classifications and gestational age categories.
•Describe the unique care requirements for the late preterm infant (LPI).
Identify signs & and symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN), meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), and pneumothorax.
•Describe the different modes of oxygen therapy used in the newborn period.
•Identify infants at risk for the development of neonatal sepsis.
•Discuss the impact of substances on the fetus and neonate.
•Identify and describe both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
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Member Ticket: $0.00
Non-Member Ticket: $55.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
C/S Perioperative
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This one-day class incorporates principles from AWHONN, AORN, and ASPAN and reviews principles basic to the perioperative care of the obstetric patient undergoing a cesarean section. The target audience is new graduate nurses or nurses new to the obstetric setting. STUDENT NURSES ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS.
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The learner will be able to:
•Identify how the nursing process is utilized in providing perioperative care.
•Incorporate AWHONN, AORN, and ASPAN recommended practices into perioperative practice.
•State the principles of aseptic technique.
•List one special consideration that should be addressed in the OB surgical suite related to patient positioning.
•Delineate the roles of the surgical team members.
•Describe the different anesthesia and medications used for patients undergoing a C/S.
•Identify S/S of patients experiencing Malignant Hyperthermia (MH).
•Describe the steps needed to treat patients with MH.
•Demonstrate correct counting procedure and timing of counts.
•Demonstrate proper abdominal prepping technique for a C/S.
•Explain how patient safety concerns are addressed in the OB surgical suite.
•Identify when the Sellick maneuver (cricoid pressure) is needed during intubation.
•Describe nursing responsibilities in PACU.
•List and describe perioperative risks associated with C/S.
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Member Ticket: $0.00
Non-Member Ticket: $55.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
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This one-day class is sponsored by AWHONN and incorporates Advanced Fetal Monitoring techniques and pathophysiology. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring is a prerequisite to taking this course.
Non-Members will need to purchase their own current edition copy of the Advanced textbook directly through Kendall Hunt Publishing, contact AWHONN for ordering assistance. Print or oline version available.
The Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring course expands on knowledge and physiological principals presented in the AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course. This course uses a case study approach to focusing on the analysis of maternal-fetal physiology related to complex clinical information and fetal heart rate tracings. The course emphasizes the physiology of fetal-maternal oxygenation, interpretation of tracings, the selection of clinical interventions, and perinatal risk-management principles.
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Identify physiologic principles underlying fetal heart monitoring.
Describe physiologic principles of maternal and fetal oxygen transfer and acid-base balance.
Describe concepts in antenatal testing, including analysis and interpretation of biophysical profiles and complex antenatal fetal heart monitoring tracings.
Relate physiologic principles to the goals and interventions of antenatal testing.
Evaluate interventions for patients undergoing antenatal testing.
Analyze fetal cardiac arrhythmia patterns and describe outcomes associated with these patterns.
Analyze complex fetal heart monitoring patterns utilizing current NICHD/ACOG FHM terminology and categories.
Apply perinatal risk management principles, communication techniques, and documentation strategies related to complex and challenging patient care scenarios.
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Member Ticket: $0.00
Non-Member Ticket: $150.00
Due to limited seating availability, registration is non-refundable for fetal monitoring classes. There will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
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S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support.
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention, and recall of information. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants. Learn techniques needed to stabilize a newborn post-birth and prepare to transfer and/or receive a newborn who is compromised at birth.
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Anticipate the needs of the newborn through understanding of how they adapt to life upon birth.
Prepare for resuscitating, stabilizing, and transporting sick or preterm infants from lower care to higher care facility if needed.
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Member Ticket: $0.00
Non-Member Ticket: $50.00
If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.Due to limited seating availability, there will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
AWHONN POEP 49 CEU Package
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The Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP) is highly effective in providing evidence-based, clinical education to perinatal nurses.
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This Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) program includes fifteen online modules that focus on the essential educational components.
Narration
· Knowledge checks
· Pre-/post tests
· Reference lists
· Video, and animation
The learner receives (1) completion certificate and (1) CNE certificate (if applicable) for each module. If learner completes the program, a total of (15) completion certificates and (15) CNE certificates are available to print.
49 total Nursing Contact Hours achievable. Nursing Contact Hours are available through June 30, 2027.
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$100 for Perinatal Orientation CEU Package (49 CEUs), expires 6/30/2027.
To purchase, please email apec.educators@gmail.com. Allow 3-5 business days for a response. If a refund is requested, the purchaser is responsible for all PayPal payment processing fees.
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
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This one-day class is sponsored by AWHONN and incorporates Intermediate Fetal monitoring techniques and pathophysiology. Pre-work is REQUIRED as indicated in your student packet. You WILL NOT be able to attend the course if you have NOT COMPLETED the pre-work at least 72-hours before the start of the class. A Basic Fetal Monitoring course is suggested as a pre-requisite to this course.
Non-Members will need to purchase their own current edition copy of the Intermediate textbook directly through Kendall Hunt Publishing, contact AWHONN for ordering assistance. Print or online version available.
This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians. This course includes lecture, hands-on skill stations including performing Leopold maneuvers, placement of an intrauterine pressure catheter and fetal spiral electrode, interpretation of fetal monitoring tracings using a case-based approach, identification of physiologically based clinical interventions, and communication and risk management principles.
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Registrants must purchase their own materials unless provided by your hospital education department.
Go to https://awhonn.kendallhunt.com/
Click “I am an AWHONN class participant”
You will need the workshop ID for the class you are taking
Purchase the Intermediate Course Participant Materials- Online or Print
Packet fees are separate from the class fee.
Pay for the class fee online via PayPal at the time of registration (Nonmembers $150; APEC members no charge; CASH OR CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED).
Meals not provided.
Continuing Education hours available.
Online prework completion is required prior to attending this course. Successful completion of the online knowledge validation test is required to receive nursing contact hours/CME for the course.
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Member Ticket: $0.00
Non-Member Ticket: $150.00
Due to limited seating availability, registration is non-refundable for fetal monitoring classes. There will be a $25 no-show fee charged for participants who do not cancel or notify the host prior to class. This fee must be paid before registrants can attend a future APEC course.
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor Workshop
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5.25 CNE contact hours. This workshop is taught by AWHONN approved Instructor Trainers. The workshop prepares participants to teach the Intermediate Course. Content includes principles and application of adult learning theory as applicable for teaching the Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course such as: integration of principles of adult learning into the didactic and skills course components, incorporate appropriate teaching methods and strategies during the lecture, demonstrate entry-level proficiency in teaching and guiding participants during the skill stations, and demonstrate knowledge of the assigned components of the course during the micro-teach. Information about the administrative and operational aspects of FHM are presented. This course is the initial step for individuals who wish to become approved AWHONN FHM Program Instructors.
Ending time is subject to change depending on the number of teach-backs scheduled, may be earlier release time.
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REFER TO AWHONN’S “Become an FHM Instructor” directions at www.awhonn.org
The minimum requirements to be eligible to attend this course include:
To be eligible to attend an Intermediate Instructor Course you must:
Be an AWHONN full member
Maintain active licensure as a registered nurse or physician
Have a minimum of two years of recent experience in fetal monitorin
Have current clinical involvement in fetal monitoring (FHM) as a staff nurse, physician, manager, clinical nurse specialist, advanced practice registered nurse, certified midwife (registered midwife in Canada), or educator that includes responsibilities for assessment of EFM clinical skills of others
Maintain professional development in intrapartum, antepartum, high-risk care, and FHM through attendance at relevant continuing education activities
Successfully complete the current edition Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course within three years of the Intermediate Instructor Course
Complete an Intermediate FHM teach-back Course
Complete the Conflict of Interest, Licensing Agreement, and Financial Declaration Statements annually.
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What is the responsibility of the Intermediate Instructor Candidate?
Complete a Teach Back Intermediate FHM Course successfully within one year of completing this course.
Must teach a minimum of 25% of the Intermediate Course for the Teach Back and the 25% must include portions of both the lecture and the skills components.
If a second Teach Back is required, it is strongly recommended the same Instructor Trainer or Designated Instructor evaluates the second experience. This teach back course must be successfully completed within one year of the Intermediate Instructor Course.
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Minimum requirements to maintain Intermediate Instructor status include:
Maintain AWHONN full membership.
Obtain NCC certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB®) or Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM®) prior to teaching independently.
Teach a minimum of 2 applicable courses over 2 years.
Maintain scores of 4.0 or above on a 5.0 scale, calculated from participant evaluations, in each course. This excludes the teach back course.
Teach in accordance with the policies and procedures governing the Intermediate Course, as described in the “Instructor Guide” and the Beat Goes On Instructors are responsible for presentation quality.
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$300
Required course materials purchased from Kendall-Hunt (via AWHONN) by registrant independent from APEC.
Due to limited seating availability, registration is non-refundable for fetal monitoring classes.
