Knowledge Areas

Basic Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
1. Heart 
2. Heart and Coronary Circulation
3. Physiology    
4. Anatomical Terms  

ECG Techniques and Recognition
5. Define, Identify, Measure, Explain and Analyze Waveforms and ECG 6. ECG, Holter and Stress Testing Instrumentationion
7. Recognition of Recording Errors
8. Recognition of Recording Artifacts
9. Patient and Electrical Safety Hazards of Electrical Apparatus
10. Distinguish, Interpret and Describe Cardiac Arrhythmias

Basic Cardiovascular Electrophysiology  
11. Conduction System
12. Refractory
13. Transmembrane Potential
14. Action Potential  

Stress Test Techniques, Indications and Contraindications  
15. Stress Testing    
16. Interpretation of the Exercise ECG    
17. Ergometers    
18. Pharmacologic  

Ambulatory Monitoring (e.g., Holter) 19. Indications
20. Contraindications    
21. Preparation Techniques    
22. Lead Placement and Procedures    
23. Interpretation

Cardiac Medications  
24. Categories    
25. Indications