Intermittent Auscultation
Simulation-Based Education for Community Birth Teams

Build consistency, confidence, and shared clinical judgment in IA practice across your team.

Aligned with community birth consensus guidelines1, and clinical standards promoted by ACNM2 and AWHONN3, this course supports safe, reliable fetal assessment in home and birth center settings, as well as in hospital-based practice.

Consistency, Confidence, and Clinical Judgment

IA is a nuanced, auditory skill, and many clinicians have had limited formal training.

Without a shared approach, teams often experience:
Variation in technique and interpretation
Inconsistent documentation
Uncertainty in responding to changes
This lack of consistency can lead to poor newborn outcomes. This course helps bring teams onto the same page—building confidence, improving communication, and supporting reliable care.

What You’ll Gain

A 45–60 minute, simulation-based course designed to build real competency. Participants will be able to:

Perform IA using correct technique

Accurately assess baseline, accelerations, and decelerations

Distinguish maternal and fetal heart rates

Interpret findings and respond appropriately

The course includes:

  • Evidence-based guidance
  • Audio simulation for skill-building
  • Competency-based assessment

Get started in the way that works best for you or your team.

Individual Access
Purchase a single course for yourself and start learning right away.

Team Access
Purchase in bulk for your birth center or home birth practice to ensure everyone is trained and aligned in IA practice.
Discounts are available for:
  • Teams or individuals who have participated in a Step Up Together (a discount code is provided with your Drill Reporting Form submission, or was emailed to your Drill Coordinator)
  • Nonprofit organizations using grant funding for education and purchasing 10 or more licenses

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