This course provides evidence-based training in CTG interpretation grounded in fetal physiology and the pathophysiology of intrapartum hypoxic injury. It aims to enhance clinicians’ ability to recognise fetal compromise, reduce the risk of hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), and minimise unnecessary operative interventions, supporting safer outcomes for both mothers and babies.
| Start Time | Name Details | Location | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 - 8:00 am |
CTG Masterclass: 5th October 2026 |
Training delivered online AVAILABLE TO BOOK |
£195.00 | Add to cart |
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The Need for Training
There has been a well-documented need for multi-professional improvement in fetal heart rate monitoring and CTG interpretation to improve neonatal and maternal outcomes.
Issues relating to fetal surveillance, CTG interpretation and escalation of concerns continue to be identified as contributory factors in avoidable harm, including in NHS Resolution’s Early Notification Scheme Progress Report (2019), the RCOG’s Each Baby Counts programme (2020) and the Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (June 2026). The National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation (June 2026) further reinforced the importance of effective multidisciplinary working, communication and continuous learning across maternity services.
NHS England’s Saving Babies’ Lives Care Bundle Version 3 (2023; updated 2025) identifies effective fetal monitoring during labour as a key element of care and recommends annual multidisciplinary training in fetal monitoring and CTG interpretation. In addition, the introduction of Martha’s Rule reinforces the importance of listening to concerns, effective escalation processes and timely access to senior clinical review, all of which are essential components of safe intrapartum care.
Relevant For
This exciting and hugely popular one-day course is beneficial for all midwives, obstetricians and clinical negligence lawyers involved in CTG interpretation. A basic knowledge of CTG interpretation is beneficial but not essential.
Course Aims and Content
This course provides evidence-based training in CTG interpretation based on fetal physiology and the pathophysiology of intrapartum hypoxic injury. Through a highly interactive approach, delegates will develop a greater understanding of fetal heart rate control, the physiological basis of CTG features and the different types of intrapartum hypoxia, enabling safer clinical decision-making and more effective escalation of concerns.
The course includes:
- Principles of intermittent auscultation and monitoring of low-risk pregnancies
- Fetal physiology, pathophysiology and CTG interpretation
- Types of intrapartum hypoxia and their CTG features
- CTG interpretation in specific clinical situations, including meconium, oxytocin use and previous caesarean birth
- Inflammation, infection and the wider clinical picture
- Risk management strategies to reduce hypoxic injury in labour
- Human factors, communication and escalation of concerns, including the principles underpinning Martha’s Rule
- Interactive case reviews and application of physiological CTG interpretation
- Understanding CTG technology
- Acid-base balance and additional assessments of fetal wellbeing
- Principles of ST-Analyser (STAN)
- Medico-legal learning from national reports and investigations
- Pre- and post-course assessments to demonstrate learning outcomes
This course aims to support a shift from pattern recognition alone towards a physiological approach to CTG interpretation, helping clinicians understand how an individual fetus is responding to labour and supporting safer, evidence-based care.
DELEGATE FEEDBACK
“Probably one of the best study days that I have ever done in over 20 years.”
“Absolutely brilliant study day. Just what I needed to enhance practice re CTG interpretation. “
94% of delegates rated the course quality as ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’.
98% of delegates told us that the course fulfilled ‘Many’ or ‘All’ of their learning objectives.
90% reported that they intended to modify practice in a minor or major way following the course.
