How Do eBooks Work?

What is an eBook?

American Heart Association (AHA) eBooks allow users to read publications on personal computers and mobile devices.

What are my rights to the content?

eBooks: When you redeem an access code, you are obtaining the right to read the content online as well as download it to your own device to be accessed offline. These rights are subject to technology conditions and limitations as well as contractual agreements between the AHA and its vendors.

If the science in an eBook changes, or if there are updates to the course details before the new edition releases, will I receive updates automatically?

Individual AHA eBooks are updated if/when there are major science changes, the course details change, errors occur, or other updates are needed for the edition of the book purchased. Otherwise, supplementary materials with minor changes will be provided.

Can I share my eBooks among multiple users?

The AHA does not condone the sharing of username/login credentials among multiple users. AHA eBooks are linked to an individual’s eBookstore account..

Getting Started and Logging in To Your Account

To make a purchase from the AHA eBookstore, you first need to create an account.

  1. Visit the https://eu.ebooks.laerdal.com or contact your local Laerdal office.

Accessing Your Purchased eBook

eBooks can be accessed 4 ways:

  1. Online by using a computer’s browser on eu.ebooks.laerdal.com (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, etc.)
  2. Online by using a tablet’s browser on eu.ebooks.laerdal.com (Safari, Google Chrome, etc.).
  3. Using a mobile app for iOS or Android operating systems (you must first download the app on your device).
  4. Using the AHA eBooks Reader application on your desktop computer (you must first download the app on your device).

How to View?

What can I do with my eBook?

In addition to reading and downloading, you can:

  1. Search: AHA eBooks are searchable; you can search within a book or across your eBook library
  2. Customize: You can highlight text on the screen, bookmark pages, or add notes throughout the eBook
  3. Easily navigate: In addition to accessing eBooks from your library, you can access your notes, bookmarks, and highlights, which become part of your dashboard and quick links.

Can I print my eBook?

No. AHA eBooks and their pages cannot be printed.

Note: For instructors outside the United States and Canada, printable Lesson Plans are included with the purchase of your international Instructor Manual (a downloadable PDF). The printable Lesson Plans provide an option for those instructors who prefer printed material during class instruction.

How do I access the student supplementary materials for a course?

You’ll find a code below the acknowledgements section (in the front of your course manual) to access the student supplementary materials for your course..