Intermediate Instructor Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible to attend an AWHONN Intermediate INSTRUCTOR course, you must:

- Be an AWHONN *full* member (not an e-member)

- Maintain active licensure as a registered nurse or physician

- Have a minimum of two years of recent experience in fetal monitoring

- Have current involvement in fetal monitoring as a staff nurse, a physician, manager, clinical nurse specialist, advanced practice registered nurse, certified midwife, 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 the 3 years prior to taking this Intermediate Instructor Course

Contact us at [email protected] if you are uncertain about your eligibility.

REGISTRATION CLOSED. FOR MORE INFO, EMAIL [email protected]. Thanks! AWHONN FHM Intermediate Instructor In-Person Course: Nov 9th, 2022 (07:30am - 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time)

This workshop is taught by AWHONN approved Instructor Trainers. The workshop prepares participants to teach the Intermediate Course. Content includes principles 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.

CNE contact hours: 5.75 CNE Expires: 1.31.2025

Format: Online prerequisite education, followed by four-hour instructor-led workshop.

Take if: You’re a licensed registered nurse or licensed physician.

Student Materials Cost: $225 members/non-members

This course will be held at Palomar Health Learning & Development Center in Escondido, CA (North County, San Diego).

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.

AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580

*Accreditation Statement – Physicians, this activity was planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AffinityCE and AWHONN. AffinityCE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Instructor Candidate Responsibility:

What is the responsibility of the Intermediate Instructor Candidate after completion of this course?

- Must arrange for the Intermediate Teach Back Course & Evaluation.

- Have up to one year and two opportunities to be successful in presenting the Teach Back Intermediate FHM 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.

- Participants who successfully complete the Intermediate Instructor Course are considered "Instructor Candidates" until successful completion of a Teach Back Intermediate Course evaluated by an Instructor Trainer or a Designated Instructor.

TO MAINTAIN INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR STATUS:

- Must maintain full AWHONN membership status

- Effective May 31, 2023, must hold certification by the National Certification Corporation in Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB) or Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)

- 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 includes the teach back course.

- Complete the Conflict of Interest, Licensing Agreement, and Financial Declaration Statements annually

- 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.

Summary:


Format: Online Pre-requisite Learning prior to attending the In-Person Workshop.

AWHONN Intermediate Instructor Workshop In-Person: November 9th, 2022
Location: Palomar Health Learning & Development Center in Escondido, CA. Specific classroom location outlined upon registration.
Duration: 07:30am - 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time
CNE Contact Hours:
 5.75 contact hours. CNE Expires 1.31.2025
Completion Window:
 Must complete online pre-requisite learning before attending in-person workshop. Must attend full day of on-person workshop.
Course Details:

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 FHM 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 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.

Please note: This course requires the purchase of AWHONN's Student Materials ($225) directly through Kendall Hunt. Instructions for purchase of the AWHONN Student Materials will be provided upon registration. 
Eligibility Requirements: Please see above and read carefully for the Intermediate Instructor eligibility requirements, instructor candidate responsibilities, and maintenance of intermediate instructor status.
Cancellations: 10% admin and banking fee for cancellations before registration closes, which is October 12th. Balance of refund will be reimbursed within 6-10 days of cancellation. Note: for any cancellation made after registration closes, no-shows, or incomplete online pre-requisites, no refund is granted.

Your Course Instructors

SCCEd Founder & Lead Instructor

Kristi Eichhorn MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM, CEP, RNC-OB, C-EFM

• Over 23 years of experience as a nurse, provider, and educator in perinatal and L&D settings
• Extensive leadership and mentoring of nurses, from academia to in-patient departments
• Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
• CA Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider
• Maternal Newborn Nursing Care (MNNC) Course Director
• AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced Fetal Monitoring Designated Instructor
• NCC Certified: Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Adjunct Nursing Professor
• Mom of twins and former high risk obstetric patient!

Kristi has a unique perspective as a patient, nurse, provider, and educator to provide a comprehensive and full-circle approach in her education style. As the founder of SCCEd, she is committed to your experience in enhancing your professional goals and finding your own passion along the way.