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BLS — Basic Life Support Study Guide (2026)

This is the free study guide for the BLS — Basic Life Support exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 22+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026.

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The 6 chapters

  1. 1High-Quality CPR (Adult, Child, Infant)17% of the exam
  2. 2AED Use17% of the exam
  3. 3Team Dynamics16% of the exam
  4. 4Rescue Breathing & Ventilation17% of the exam
  5. 5Relief of Choking17% of the exam
  6. 6Chain of Survival16% of the exam

Practice what you read

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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with American Heart Association. Last updated: August 2026.

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