Histologic Technology Program Guide

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

Anatomy Atlases: A Digital Library of Anatomy Information
Provides access to fulltext anatomy textbooks and atlases, such as Atlas of Microscopic Anatomy and the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation. Many images are available.

Autopsy
Provides a defition of autopsy, reasons for the procedure and what to expect.

Autopsy by Dr. Ed Friedlander
Provides a short essay on autopsy.

Autopsy as an Outcome and Performance Measure
This report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) "characterizes the extent to which the autopsy provides data relevant to clinical performance measurement and improvement" and encourages "preserving the benefits of routinely obtained autopsies and for considering its wider use as an instrument for quality improvement."

Career Guidance Resources on the Internet
Provides links to the websites for Occupational Outlook Handbook, Florida Health Careers, Choices Planner and other career 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.

Deltabase Histology Atlas
Provides histopathology images for the different body systems.

Drugs.com
Provides comprehensive information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products, including a pill identifier and interactions checker.

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 2020
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.  

Histology, Alex Imholtz, Assistant Professor of Biology, Prince George's Community College
Provides numerous links to online atlases and other histology related material.

HistologyJobs
Provides extensive job listings, interviewing tips, and salary information.

Histology Learning System

Provides an index of histopathology images.

Histology Tutorial

Provides reviews and quizzes on tissues, bones, and different systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine.

Histology-World

Provides many interactive activities and games to help you learn about histology.

Histosearch: The Histology Search Engine

A search engine that specifically searches web pages from histology related sites on the Internet.

The Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education

Provides over 1900 images along with text, tutorials, laboratory exercises, and examination items for self-assessment that demonstrate gross and microscopic pathologic findings associated with human disease conditions.

JayDoc HistoWeb

A histology atlas that covers cell structure, the glands, tissues, blood & bone marrow, and many different systems, including respiratory, endocrine, and gastrointestinal.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

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

MedlinePlus
Includes a Medical Encyclopedia, Medical Dictionary, Interactive Tutorials on common procedures and conditions, including one on ultrasound, 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. 

Provides health standards, regulations, and inspections to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths.

Pathorama - vSlides
A collection of histologic and cytologic virtual slides.

StainsFile

Provides safety information, principles and aids to staining, staining methods, fixation agents and mixtures, and a dye index.