This student manual provides the foundational knowledge for the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course, updated to align with the 2010 guidelines. It details the essential skills required for both single-rescuer and team-based resuscitation in various emergency settings, emphasizing prompt recognition of life-threatening conditions, high-quality CPR, effective ventilation, and the early use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The manual covers techniques for adult, child, and infant victims, as well as choking relief, and introduces the Practice-While-Watching methodology for skill acquisition.

This manual serves as the core educational resource for the BLS for Healthcare Providers Course, directly implementing the latest scientific recommendations from the American Heart Association. Its structure is designed to support an instructor-led, skills-based learning environment, ensuring that healthcare professionals acquire and practice critical life-saving techniques according to established protocols. The content focuses on practical application and adherence to evidence-based guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care.