Cardiotocography (CTG)
This course introduces cardiotocography (CTG) and its role in monitoring fetal wellbeing during pregnancy and labour. It explains the principles of CTG monitoring and how fetal heart rate patterns are assessed.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the basic principles of fetal physiology and the purpose of cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring during pregnancy and labour.
- Identify the key components of CTG monitoring and the factors that influence fetal heart rate patterns.
- Explain CTG classification systems and recognise how clinical guidelines support accurate interpretation.
- Apply a structured approach to analysing CTG tracings, including baseline rate, variability, accelerations, and decelerations.
- Recognise abnormal CTG patterns and understand appropriate clinical responses to support fetal safety.
- Identify common causes of misinterpretation and false-positive CTG results and apply strategies to improve interpretation accuracy.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the basic principles of fetal physiology and the purpose of cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring during pregnancy and labour.
- Identify the key components of CTG monitoring and the factors that influence fetal heart rate patterns.
- Explain CTG classification systems and recognise how clinical guidelines support accurate interpretation.
- Apply a structured approach to analysing CTG tracings, including baseline rate, variability, accelerations, and decelerations.
- Recognise abnormal CTG patterns and understand appropriate clinical responses to support fetal safety.
- Identify common causes of misinterpretation and false-positive CTG results and apply strategies to improve interpretation accuracy.
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Training Overview
- Foundations of Fetal Physiology and CTG Monitoring
- CTG Classification Systems and Clinical Guidelines
- Systematic CTG Interpretation
- Clinical Management Based on CTG Findings
- Avoiding Misinterpretation and False Positives
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Frequently asked questions
The course covers fetal physiology, principles of CTG monitoring, classification systems, systematic interpretation of CTG traces, recognising abnormal patterns, and clinical responses to support safe maternity care.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the Cardiotocography (CTG) course through the Care Learning platform.
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Yes, the course is suitable for healthcare professionals such as midwives, nurses, and clinicians involved in monitoring fetal wellbeing during pregnancy and labour.