Hartman's Complete Guide for the Patient Care Technician
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Patient Care Technician is a student-friendly and accessible textbook focused on providing care in an inpatient setting. Information is explained in everyday language, with an emphasis on fundamental topics tested on national certification exams. Supplemental information and procedures are located in the instructor’s guide. Many full-color photographs and illustrations reinforce the textbook content. This textbook contains the following:
| • | The role of the patient care technician, including scope of practice, communication skills, and professionalism |
| • | Orientation to the inpatient setting and how that setting affects patient care |
| • | Material organized by body system—this includes each system’s structure and function, observing and reporting, common conditions, and related care guidelines |
| • | Care procedures, including phlebotomy and EKG procedures, described in simple language |
| • | Issues related to patients’ rights and person-centered care emphasized throughout in Connected Care boxes |
| • | Up-to-date, comprehensive material about infection prevention, including care guidelines for COVID-19 in the inpatient setting |
| • | Current information about legal issues, such as HIPAA and advance directives |
| • | Basics of medical terminology and abbreviations, with more available in the instructor’s materials |
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ISBN 978-1-60425-162-3
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