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Subject Guides
Browse these subject guides to find useful information in the Library's physical collection, research databases, and on the Internet. Our goal is to provide you with relevant and reliable information in the Library and online. All web content should be viewed with a critical eye for accuracy, authorship, and currency. Please note, by providing these web links for easy access, inclusion does not imply endorsement by NWACC Library. Contact us if you discover a broken link or to suggest a useful website for addition to this page. If you need additional research help, don't hesitate to Ask Us!
Books and Media in the Library
Search the Library's physical collection for EMT-related books and media. If you're not sure where to begin, try these recommended search terms: emergency medical services, emergency medical technician, first aid, medical emergencies, rescue work.
Research Databases
Don't forget to search the Library's research databases, too! Students, faculty, and staff can access the Library's subscription databases using their My NWACC Connection username and password. For EMT-related topics, the Library recommends the following databases:
Recommended Websites
Emergency Medical Services - A US government website that provides best practices, workforce information, and preparedness information for EMS technicians.
EMS Videos - Hosts streaming videos on EMS topics such as safety, training, new technologies, and emerging trends in emergency medical care.
EMS World - An online magazine devoted to emergency medical services. It provides industry news, training and safety information, job listings, and streaming video.
Injury Data and Statistics - Maintained by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this website provides statistics on fatal and nonfatal injuries and violent deaths.
NAEMT - The homepage of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians provides news, educational and safety resources, and membership information.
Books and Media in the Library
Search the Library's physical collection for fire science-related books and media. If you're not sure where to begin, try these recommended search terms: fire fighters, fire prevention, fire protection, fire safety, rescue work.
Research Databases
Don't forget to search the Library's research databases, too! Students, faculty, and staff can access the Library's subscription databases using their My NWACC Connection username and password. For fire science-related topics, the Library recommends the following databases:
Recommended Websites
Fire Management Today - Maintained by the US Forest Service, this website features the latest news, techniques, and ideas related to wildland firefighting and fire prevention.
Firehouse - Feature national news, jobs information, training drills, webcasts, and podcasts related to firefighting and fire science.
NFPA - The homepage of the National Fire Protection Association. Provides information on fire codes and standards, safety information, training materials, research, news, and publications.
PHMSA - The website of the US government's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration. Provides safety information on flammable and hazardous materials.
US Fire Administration - Provides statistics, publications, educational materials, and other data related to fire safety and prevention in the United States.
Books and Media in the Library
Search the Library's physical collection for nursing-related books and media. If you're not sure where to begin, try these recommended search terms: drug therapy, geriatric nursing, health care, medical care, nursing, pediatric nursing, pharmacology, psychiatric nursing, wounds.
Research Databases
Don't forget to search the Library's research databases, too! Students, faculty, and staff can access the Library's subscription databases using their My NWACC Connection username and password. For nursing-related topics, the Library recommends the following databases:
Recommended Websites
All Nurses - Features news, articles, career information, and an overview of the range of degree options available to students interested in a nursing career.
Mayo Clinic - This searchable database provides detailed information on a variety of illnesses, diseases, drugs, symptoms, and first aid techniques.
US National Library of Medicine - Provides a variety of nursing resources, including searchable databases, research information, and links to medical dictionaries.
National Student Nurses' Association - The NSSA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in nursing programs.
Nursing World - The homepage of the American Nurses Association provides safety, career, and policy information as well as the latest news from the field of nursing.
Books and Media in the Library
Search the Library's physical collection for physical therapy-related books and media. If you're not sure where to begin, try these recommended search terms: health care, human mechanics, kinesiology, physical therapy, physical therapy for children, rehabilitation.
Research Databases
Don't forget to search the Library's research databases, too! Students, faculty, and staff can access the Library's subscription databases using their My NWACC Connection username and password. For physical therapy-related topics, the Library recommends the following databases:
Recommended Websites
Anatomy of the Human Body - This website provides a comprehensive overview of human anatomy, including major muscle groups, joints, and the skeletal system.
APTA - The homepage of the American Physical Therapy Association provides PT news, career, research, and publication information as well as listings for upcoming events.
BioMotionLab Walker - This website simulates through interactive animations biological motion patterns and how gender, weight, mood, and emotional state affect movement.
Cyber PT - Features physical therapy-related news, streaming videos, career information, job listings, a discussion forum, and more.
National Rehabilitation Information Center - Provides information for the public and researchers regarding rehabilitation news, treatment information, career opportunities, and more.
Books and Media in the Library
Search the Library's physical collection for respiratory therapy-related books and media. If you're not sure where to begin, try these recommended search terms: artificial respiration, health care, lungs, respiratory care, respiratory organs, respiratory therapy.
Research Databases
Don't forget to search the Library's research databases, too! Students, faculty, and staff can access the Library's subscription databases using their My NWACC Connection username and password. For respiratory therapy-related topics, the Library recommends the following databases:
Recommended Websites
AARC - The American Association for Respiratory Care provides educational, career, news, and other information related to respiratory therapy.
Clinical Practice Guidelines - Provided by the Science Journal of the AARC, this website provides a variety of guidelines for clinical practice in the field of respiratory therapy.
The R.A.L.E. Repository - A database of respiratory sounds in health and disease. Recordings are grouped by normal, wheezing, and cracking sounds.
Respiratory System & Lung Diseases - Courtesy of Hardin MD, this website provides detailed descriptions and images of common respiratory diseases.
Virtual Stethoscope - Developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota, this tutorial on physical examination instructs users how to evaluate the cardiac and respiratory condition of a patient.
