Clear, concise, and up-to-date, Hartman's Complete Guide for the EKG Technician, now in its second edition, will help students master the skills and knowledge they need to pass EKG technician certification exams and to excel on the job. Unlike many EKG interpretation texts, this book is written specifically for students taking EKG technician courses or working toward EKG technician certification.
 
Presents basic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology in a way that relates clearly to the work of EKG technicians.
Provides step-by-step instructions for patient care, EKG testing procedures, and the fundamentals of EKG interpretation.
Offers detailed, full-color photos and illustrations throughout the book.
Contains over 100 practice exercises in the rhythm identification chapter, giving students the opportunity to view and interpret actual EKG tracings.
Includes tip boxes, quick reference charts, chapter reviews, and a glossary to help students identify and focus on key material.
Covers infection prevention, communication skills, scope of practice, and ethics as these subjects relate to the role of EKG technicians.
Instructor's material includes over 100 additional EKG interpretation exercises, a practice certification exam, critical thinking activities, and test-taking tips.
New in this edition: expanded infection prevention coverage, simpler language, and new material about COVID-19, personal EKG devices, and atrial fibrillation awareness. A workbook is now available to accompany this textbook.