Paramedic: Internet Resources & Websites

The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research. Through the AVL, an equitable core of information sources is available to every student and citizen in Alabama, raising the level of excellence in schools and communities across the state.

This annual ranking analyzes national health on a state-by-state basis.

Anatomy Arcade makes basic human anatomy come ALIVE through awesome free flash games, interactives and videos.
Anatomy Arcade is perfect for the novice in the classroom, right through to students and professionals of health care looking for a fun way to revise and review.

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish our mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

An Online Examination of Human Anatomy and Physiology - Animated Text Narrations and Quizzes to Explain the Structures and Functions of the Human Body Systems.

A peer-reviewed website designed to explain lab tests to patients. Lab Tests Online is an award-winning health information web resource designed to help patients and caregivers understand the many lab tests that are a vital part of medical care. Laboratory and medical professionals, who are experts in the field, develop and review all content, including articles on lab tests, conditions/diseases, screening, clinical laboratory topics, and lab test news. The site is produced by AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare.

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it presents information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free. Utilize MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.

The Manuals aim to make the best current medical information accessible worldwide.

The Manuals aim to make the best current medical information accessible worldwide.

Collects data from birth and death records, medical records, interview surveys, and through direct physical exams and laboratory testing.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency—making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives.

Official source for U.S. vital statistics: births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and fetal deaths.

Provides free and current health data on all 50 states.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

The International Association of EMTs and Paramedics (IAEP) is an EMT/Paramedic Union, a 10,000-member-strong EMS union working every day for EMS professionals. Our motto at IAEP is simple—we put “Members First.” Members want a locally controlled EMS-only union that also has national strength and clout. With the IAEP, locals have complete autonomy, but also benefit from the strong representation provided by IAEP, with national resources, unlimited access to professional EMS-experienced labor representatives, top-notch attorneys, professional contract negotiators, and support staff.

NEMSMA is a professional association of EMS leaders dedicated to the discovery, development, and promotion of excellence in leadership and management in EMS systems, regardless of EMS system model, organizational structure or agency affiliation.

The mission of the National Registry of EMTs is to serve as the National EMS Certification organization by providing a valid, uniform process to assess the knowledge and skills required for competent practice by EMS professionals throughout their careers and by maintaining a registry of certification status.