Emergency Medical Services Program Guide

9-1-1 Magazine

Provides select fulltext articles from the magazine's 1997 - 1999 editions. This site also provides an Internet Resource List that covers topics such as disaster management, EMS, fire, police, search and and rescue.

AIDS Info
Offers information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research. Topics include a drug database, clinical trials, and vaccine research.

American Heart Association 2005 Guidelines for CPR and ECC

Provides a summary of changes and webcasts on the 2005 American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and ECC for 3 different populations: hospitals, EMS, and the community.

American Red Cross

Provides information about red cross services, such as disaster preparedness, CPR, AIDS, swimming & babysitting courses. Also provides information about volunteer and donation opportunities.

Career Guidance Resources on the Internet

Provides links to the websites for Occupational Outlook Handbook, Florida Health Careers, Choices Planner and other related sites.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Provides up-to-date information on many aspects of health care, including diseases and conditions, vaccines and immunizations, and emergency preparedness and response. It also includes a section with health statistics.

Emergency.Com

Provides news and information on counter-terrorism, disaster/rescue, EMS, fire, haz-mat operations, police, and military operations.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Provides comprehensive information regarding emergency preparedness and response in the event of a disaster situation. Topics covered include reading/using flood maps and response exercises and assessment programs. This website also offers education and training opportunities.

Firehouse.com
Provides information on fire and EMS careers and training. Special topics covered include arson investigation, hazardous materials, terrorism and homeland security, and vehicle operations.

FlightWeb
Provides comprehensive news and information for air medical professionals.

Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

Provides information about EMS training, education, exams and certification. Also provides links to Florida EMS Statutes and disaster preparedness information.

Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body
Features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Links to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance procedures.

Healthy People 2010
A statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats. 

Hepatitis-Central.com

Provides comprehensive information on Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E & G.

Hurst Jaws of Life

Provides information about and training manuals on extrication tools used in emergency rescue operations.

International Trauma Life Support of Florida

Provides information and education on emergency trauma care.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

The United State's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body for health care organizations and programs.

Learn CPR

Provides illustrated guides on performing CPR on adults, children, infants, and pets. Video demonstration also provided.

Medical Emergency, Rescue and Global Information Network (MERGINET)

Provides information about EMS clinical care, administration and management, operations, professional development, products and technology.

MedlinePlus
Includes a Medical Encyclopedia, Medical Dictionary, Interactive Tutorials on common procedures and conditions, and Doctor and Dentist Directories.

MERCKSource Resource Library
Includes A.D.A.M. Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, Merck Manuals, and the PDR Family Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs.

Miami-Dade County Emergency Management

Provides local emergency and disaster preparedness information on topics such as hurricanes, terrorism, evacuations and shelters.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Emergency Medical Services Division

Provides information for how to care for people injured in motor vehicle crashes. Some of the topics covered include alcohol screening, do's and don'ts of transporting children in an ambulance, and guidelines for air bag equipped vehicles.

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Provides the First Responder and EMT application forms and exam information. Also provides a directory of registered first responders and EMTs.

National Safety Council

Provides information on reducing accidents/injuries at the workplace, at home and in transportation. This site covers topics such as ergonomics, driving safely, falls and first aid.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Provides health standards, regulations, and inspections to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. This site also provides a special section on "Bloodborne Pathogens (including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis) and Needlestick Prevention," which covers hazard recognition, possible solutions, and post-exposure evaluation.

Paramedic.com

A comprehensive site dedicated to the education and communication of EMS personnel, including information on continuing education and training facilities.

Trauma Team EMS Protocols

Provides guidelines for out-of-hospital care for different conditions and symptoms.

Wilderness Emergency Medical Services Institute

Provides information and education on how to care for patients in the specialized pre-hospital situations of wilderness, backcountry, and other delayed and prolonged transportation contexts such as catastrophic disasters.

Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER)

Provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice.