University Program
The RANZCOG FSEP University Program was developed as an introduction to cardiotocography (CTG). Its purpose is to provide students with the fundamental principles of CTG interpretation and management as they commence clinical placement. There is no assessment conducted with this program.
There are three in-person courses to choose from, designed to meet your cohort’s learning requirements.
University Program: Cardiotocography (CTG) 101
3 hours
Suited to: Students with limited knowledge of, or exposure to CTGs.
Details: The RANZCOG FSEP Cardiotocography (CTG) 101 program was developed as an early introduction to CTG for students with limited prior knowledge of the topic. It will suit students yet to commence or beginning to commence their clinical placements. Its purpose is to provide students with a basic understanding of CTG capabilities and the fundamental principles of CTG interpretation and management. It is intended that this program be followed by the FSEP Cardiotocography 201 program, after reasonable exposure to CTGs. There is no assessment conducted with this program.
Prerequisites: Nil
University Program: Cardiotocography (CTG) 201
4 hours
Suited to: Students who have previously attended the FSEP CTG 101
Details: The RANZCOG FSEP Cardiotocography (CTG) 201 program was developed specifically to follow on from the Cardiotocography (CTG) 101 program. It will also work with students with reasonable previous CTG education and exposure to CTGs in the clinical setting. Its purpose is to build on previous education and experience to further develop the fundamental principles of CTG interpretation and management. There is no assessment conducted with this program.
Pre-requisites: FSEP CTG 101
University Program: Introduction to the CTG
4 hours
Suited to: Students with some previous CTG education and clinical exposure to CTGs.
Details: The RANZCOG FSEP Introduction to the CTG program was developed as a stand-alone introduction to cardiotocography for students who ideally have had some exposure to, and education on CTGs. Its purpose is to provide students with the fundamental principles of CTG interpretation and management after they have commenced their clinical placements. There is no assessment conducted with this program.
Pre-requisites: Completion of the RANZCOG OFSEP
Course Outline:
- The normal CTG, fetal heart rate control and utero placental function
- An introduction to the abnormal CTG
- The abnormal CTG, interpretation and management
- CTG workshop and discussion (30 minutes)