BLS Provider Manual 2026-2027: All-In-One BLS Prep; CPR, AED, and Scenario-Based Training with 1,000 Practice Questions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798259437753)

The _BLS Provider Manual_ is the American Heart Association's official textbook for Basic Life Support certification. It teaches healthcare professionals high-quality CPR, AED use, ventilation, and choking relief for adults, children, and infants. Updated to current AHA Guidelines, it covers 1- and 2-rescuer CPR, team dynamics, algorithms, and special cases like opioid overdose and drowning. The manual includes skills checklists, review questions, and reference charts used to pass the written exam and hands-on megacode. Required for BLS courses, it serves as both the classroom guide and take-home reference. Certification earned is valid for 2 years.

Why This Manual Delivers
- 2026-2027 Guidelines Updated: Fully aligned with the latest AHA BLS science, algorithms, and performance standards
- 1,000 Practice Questions: Chapter quizzes, case-based Q&A, and 2 full-length exams with detailed rationales
- Scenario-Based Training: Adult, child, and infant cases that build muscle memory for single-rescuer and team dynamics
- All-In-One Coverage: CPR, AED, choking relief, bag-mask ventilation, and special situations - no extra books needed

Inside You'll Master
- Foundations of BLS: Chain of Survival, high-quality CPR components, and effective team communication
- CPR for All Ages: Step-by-step technique for adults, children, and infants, including 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer sequences
- AED Essentials: Safe operation, pad placement, and troubleshooting for every major AED model
- Airway & Ventilation: Pocket mask, bag-mask device, rescue breathing, and opioid-associated emergencies
- Choking Relief: Conscious and unconscious obstruction for adults, children, and infants
- Special Scenarios: Pregnancy, drowning, trauma, and in-hospital vs. out-of-hospital response
- Exam Day Tools: Quick-reference algorithms, compression/ventilation ratios, skills checklist, and memory aids

Perfect For
- First-Time Providers: Nurses, EMTs, medical/nursing students, dental staff, and healthcare professionals needing initial BLS certification
- Renewals: Fast refresh with high-yield summaries and targeted Q-banks to recertify quickly
- Instructors & Teams: Clear visuals and scenarios for skills stations, plus practice sets for classroom use

Every chapter ends with "Key Steps" and "Common Errors" so you know exactly what examiners watch for and what saves lives in the field.

Author: Peter C. Barrett
ISBN-13: 9798259437753
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/29/2026
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.68d