12-Lead EKG Placement Cheat Sheet

Study electrode placement and tracing-quality topics using drawn placement maps, color-code comparisons and artifact examples.

Digital PDF download, not a printed book. One 6-page PDF with a cover, 4 reference pages and a terms page. Includes 3 drawn placement diagrams, 4 drawn artifact strips and 4 tables. U.S. letter size for personal printing or reading on a compatible device.

What is included

• Limb and chest-electrode maps, landmarks and memory aids
• AHA and IEC labels and color-code comparisons
• Three-lead and five-lead telemetry illustrations
• Right-sided and posterior leads, plus special-patient considerations
• Skin preparation, misplacement and artifact-troubleshooting study notes

Before you buy

This sheet covers placement and tracing quality only, not rhythm interpretation. It overlaps placement topics in the full EKG Technician CET study guide and is an optional quick-reference format, not entirely new full-guide coverage. The full CET guide and separate EKG/Cardiac Rhythms guide are not included.

After successful payment, a separate digital-download email provides access to this PDF. No physical item will be shipped.

Educational study aid only, not a clinical protocol, treatment instruction or substitute for supervised training. Follow current official guidance, your instructor, facility policy, relevant manufacturers' instructions and a licensed provider's orders.

This is an independent study aid created to supplement, not replace, your training program and official exam materials. BusyExamPrep is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the American Heart Association (AHA) or any equipment maker. All trademarks belong to their owners. Lead wire colors can vary by manufacturer, so always read the letters on the wire and follow your facility's policies.

Last updated: October 2026

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