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.
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.
Modules
Module 1
Foundations of Fetal Physiology and CTG Monitoring
Module 2
CTG Classification Systems and Clinical Guidelines
Module 3
Systematic CTG Interpretation
Module 4
Clinical Management Based on CTG Findings
Module 5
Avoiding Misinterpretation and False Positives
Module 6
Summary
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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.
To register, log in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are a new user, you can create an account at care-learning.com and enroll in the course.
Yes, the course is suitable for healthcare professionals such as midwives, nurses, and clinicians involved in monitoring fetal wellbeing during pregnancy and labour.