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Health Sciences Resources

Welcome

Welcome to Ivy Tech Community College Guide for the Health Sciences. This guide will help you locate information for research and general course assignments.

Start Here! Best Databases for Health & Medicine

CINAHL
The Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature provides indexing for more than 3,000 journals. CINAHL covers nursing, biomedicine, and 17 allied health disciplines.

Health Source: Consumer Edition (EBSCO)
Consumer health information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO)
Provides more than 600 scholarly full text journals focusing on numerous medical disciplines. Also featured are abstracts and indexing for over 650 journals.

PubMed (Medline)
PubMed comprises more than 32 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

Other Health & Medicine Databases

The library databases below are available 24/7 and provide access to more than 1,000 titles in the fields of health & medicine.

AHFS Consumer Medication Information (EBSCO)
Drug information written for consumers from the AHFS (American Hospital Formulary Service). Search by condition or drug name.
BioMed Central
BioMed Central publishes over 230 peer-reviewed open access journals which are available to the public for free. BioMed specializes in subjects related to science, technology and medicine.
Biomedical Reference Collection: Basic (EBSCO)
Designed for doctors, research scientist, students and clinical specialists, this database provides full text for over 100 journals in a variety of areas pertaining to medical study.
Health Business FullTEXT (EBSCO)
Provides full text coverage for nearly 130 journals covering the business of health care administration.
Medline Plus
From the National Library of Medicine, a part of the National Institutes of Health. This site provides patient level information on a wide variety of medical subjects and also provides full text for more than 1,470 journals indexed in MEDLINE.
MEDLINE with Full Text (EBSCO)
Compiled by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE is the world's most comprehensive source of biomedical information. It contains nearly eleven million records from over 7,300 different publications from 1965 to present.
PsycArticles (EBSCO)
Provides full text access to articles from journals published by APA. Covers general psychology and specialized basic, applied, clinical, and theoretical research in psychology.
PubMed Central (PMC)
PubMed Central is a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM).
ScienceDirect
Access to more than 1,700 health science journals and eBooks, some of which are full-text

Electronic Books

The library provides access to numerous eBooks on health and medicine topics. You can search for eBook titles in the eBook collections below or search the Ivy Tech statewide catalog, IvyCat by author, title, or subject and select "Electronic Resources" for location.

Credo Medical Reference Collection
A collection of online reference books which includes a section on medicine.
DSM-5 Library (Psychiatry Online)
A comprehensive resource used by mental health professionals, this resource includes the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition), the DSM-5 Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, and the DSM-5 Clinical Cases.
eBook Central (ProQuest)
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
Omnigraphics Health Reference Series
Omnigraphics Health Reference Series is an easy-to-use and authoritative source of medical information designed for lay readers.

Streaming Video

Films on Demand - Health and Medicine Collection
Search for and watch more than 5,000 videos on health and medicine topics.
JoVE Science Education
JoVE is a video library dedicated to teaching fundamental clinical skills and procedures through simple easy-to-understand video demonstrations.
MedCom Video Library
Videos for nursing and allied health students and faculty covering everything from clinical skills and infection control, to specific areas like cardiac monitoring, pediatric nursing, and pain management.

Local Health Information

Global Health Information

Coronavirus Information

Covid-19 Mapped Out
Coronavirus update page, by Johns Hopkins University
National Institutes of Health Information Page
A Guide to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) for Libraries, including information from the CDC and WHO.
FEMA COVID-19 Rumor Control
The purpose of this FEMA page is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Coronavirus Misinformation
All the news and information sites in the U.S., the U.K., France, Italy, and Germany that we have identified — 140 so far — as publishing materially false information about the virus.
Navigating the Infodemic
How people in six countries access and rate news and information about coronavirus
COVID Explained
Written by a team of researchers and students at Brown, MIT, Harvard, Mass General and elsewhere.
Sifting Through the Pandemic
SIFT: Stop, Investigate the source, Find better coverage, and Trace claims, quotes and media to the original context.
United Nations iLibrary Covid-19 results
United Nations papers written about a variety of topics interwoven with the coronavirus affecting the world.

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Examples include economies, education, civil rights, etc.

Careers in Healthcare

Occupational Outlook Handbook

OOH - Healthcare Occupations
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Search a job title
From the search results, click on the link with the image of a map.
Career One Stop
Search a job title, and if will show you the closest equivalents for their data. Then select geography and input Indianapolis, Indiana if you want information about your chosen career for this area.

Outlook for Each Program

Medical Assistants (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Provides information on medical assisting as a career, nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, and earnings.
Surgical Technologists (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Provides information on medical assisting as a career, nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, and earnings.
Respiratory Therapist (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
"Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing; for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema."
AHIMA Careers
American Health Information Management Association's information on careers.
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Library eBooks

Stanfield's Introduction to Health Professions (2016)
Outlines more than 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including a description of the profession and typical work setting; educational, licensure and certification requirements; salary and growth projections; internet resources on educational programs and requirements for licensure and/or certification.
Careers in Health Information Technology
Information technology is one of the fastest-growing segments of the labor market. This practical, one-stop career guide describes the depth and breadth of job opportunities and careers currently available in health information technology (HIT), and helps readers to enter and advance within this expanding field.

Diseases and Conditions

Looking for a topic?

There are links below for resources on diseases and conditions and other health topics. If you're looking for a topic, try looking here...

MedlinePlus, from the National Library of Medicine.
Centers for Disease Control, or the CDC.
Mayo Clinic - Diseases and Conditions
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Conditions and Topics

Alzheimer's and Dementia

Data and Stats about Alzheimer's Disease

Respiratory Diseases & Disorders

Lungs & Breathing - MedlinePlus has a long list of respiratory system-related topics, including conditions like asthma, COPD, mesothelioma, pneumonia, and sleep apnea, to name a few
Blood, Heart, & Circulation - MedLinePlus list of diseases and conditions related to the cardiovascular system

ARDS

American Lung Association: Information on ARDS causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
ARDS Foundation: General information about ARDS and its treatment

ASTHMA

Asthma Overview
Information and videos from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
What Is Asthma?
Information and videos from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Cystic Fibrosis
A large repository of information on cystic Fibrosis, including videos, newsletters, blogs, nutritional information and much more.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the term for medical products and practices that are not thought of as standard medical care. CAM care involves the patient's mind, body, and spirit, and includes multidisciplinary approaches.

Complementary medicine is used along with standard medical treatment but is not considered by itself to be standard treatment. One example is using acupuncture to help lessen some side effects of cancer treatment.

Alternative medicine is used instead of standard medical treatment. One example is using a special diet instead of prescription drugs to treat a condition.

Integrative medicine is a total approach to care that combines standard medical treatment with the CAM practices that have been shown to be safe and effective.

Databases

Alt HealthWatch (EBSCO)
This alternative health research database provides in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas in holistic medicine and therapies. Recommended for massage therapy and nutrition research.

Reputable Websites

Library eBooks

Alternative Medicine: A Critical Assessment of 150 Modalities
Provides essential background on alternative medicine and examines 150 different alternative therapeutic and diagnostic methods.
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health: A Multicultural Perspective
Provides a critical analysis of non-allopathic healing practices, including their uses, limitations, and scientific basis. The evidence-based discussion explores complementary, alternative, and integrative health (CAIH) across various cultural and ethnic groups both in the U.S. and internationally.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This book explores the various techniques and therapies available, and looks at how to find a reliable CAM practitioner. The book also considers the myths and facts in the debate over the use of alternative treatments, offering differing perspectives from conventional and alternative medical practitioners.

CAM Treatments for Cancer Patients

Below are evidence-based information summaries for some specific integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies for cancer patients provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Diversity in Health Care

Non-Profit Organizations

EthnoMed
The EthnoMed site contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants.
National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH)
This site contains demographic information about farmworkers, research materials, and patient education materials in English and Spanish.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Health fact sheets and other information in English and Spanish.

United States Minority Health

Office of Minority Health

Government Resources

American Indian and Alaska Native Health
Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics--Environmental factors--Access to care--Cultural factors. On this page, you'll find links to health issues that affect American Indians and Alaska Natives
Cultural Competency (Office of Minority Health)
Federal government reports and resources dedicated to cultural competency in healthcare.
HealthReach (National Library of Medicine)
Health information in many languages.
MedlinePlus
A consumer health portal from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health; provides information on a wide variety of topics, including cultural issues in healthcare.
Addressing Minority Women's Health
This site provides links to resources related to health issues encountered frequently by minority women in the United States.

Federal Websites

Health Statistics Tutorial

Finding and Using Health Statistics
This online tutorial, provided by the National Library of Medicine, describes the range of available health statistics, identifies their sources and helps you understand how to use information about their structure as you search.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Some Health Statistics Resources

Public Health Partners
A collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations and health sciences libraries

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The Partners Web site provides links to information in 10 main categories:
• Health Promotion and Health Education
• Literature and Guidelines
• Health Data Tools and Statistics
• Grants and Funding
• Education and Training
• Legislation
• Conferences and Meetings
• Finding People
• Discussion and E-mail Lists
• Jobs and Careers
In addition it provides public health topic pages
and news as well as links to several Partners-supported initiatives such as the Healthy People 2010 Information Access Project, the Public
Health Information and Data: Training Manual
and online tutorial, and the Resource Guide for
Public Health Preparedness.
US Census Bureau
Health Insurance (US Census Bureau)

Evaluating Health Websites

Evaluating Health Information
MedlinePlus -- a suite of videos and tutorials about evaluating different types of health information by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health

National Institutes of Health

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

More Federal Government Web Sites

Pharmacology / Drug Reference

Library Databases

AHFS Consumer Medication Information (EBSCO)
A trusted source and recognized standard for patient drug information, available in both English and Spanish. Published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The content is updated monthly.

Drug Reference Resources

Drug Information Portal
The National Library of Medicine has a new site for drug information that is easy to search for reliable and easily comprehensible information that is current. Sources are generally key government agencies. This is a site you will use again and again.
Drug Watch
At DrugWatch.com, we aim to educate the public about thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications, many of which have the potential to cause serious side effects.
Drugs, Herbs, and Supplements
A part of Medline Plus

PDR tutorial

PHYSICIANS DESK REFERENCE Tutorial

Library eBooks - Drug Guides

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2021
Organized alphabetically for quick and easy access, this guide provides detailed information for more than 4,000 trade name drugs and 1,000 generic drugs. Nursing considerations include assessment, intervention, evaluation and patient/family teaching.

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Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients.
Mosby's 2020 Nursing Drug Reference
A full-color portable nursing drug handbook that makes it easy to find the most vital information on the drugs that nurses administer most frequently. Coverage of more than 5,000 generic and trade-name drugs provides information for almost every drug a student is likely to encounter in clinicals.

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No other drug guide places a higher emphasis on patient safety, with Black Box Warnings for dangerous adverse reactions, Safety Alerts for situations requiring special attention, and a focus on both common and life-threatening side effects, organized by body system, showing signs to watch for during assessments.
Gahart's 2021 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals, 37th Ed.
The essential information you need to safely administer more than 400 intravenous drugs! In addition to updated drug interactions, precautions, alerts, and patient teaching instructions for all existing IV drugs, it includes more than a dozen new monographs of the most recent IV drugs to be approved by the FDA.

National Library of Medicine - Drug toolbox

Drug Information @ NLM
The U.S. National Library of Medicine® (NLM) provides a rich variety of information on all type of drugs and on herbal supplements.
NLM - Medline Plus
NLM - Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy Models and Books in the Lawrence Library

Visit our Anatomy and Physiology section to find books and anatomy models to help you study.

List of Anatomy Models in the Lawrence Library

Anatomage Table @ the Lawrence Library

The Anatomage Table is housed in the library and free for you to explore and use! It is the only fully segmented real human 3D anatomy system. Users can visualize anatomy exactly as they would on a fresh cadaver. Individual structures are reconstructed in accurate 3D, resulting in an unprecedented level of real accurate anatomy, dissectible in 3D. The Table allows for exploration and learning of human anatomy beyond what any cadaver could offer.

Check out this tutorial for guidance on how to use the table.

Online Resources and Practice Quizes

Quizlet - APHY 101 Sample Quizzes
Free sample quizzes and other study tools.
Ivy Tech Study Guide
A collection of images that correlate by week with your APHY 101 classes.
Healthline - BodyMaps
BodyMaps is an interactive visual search tool that allows users to explore the human body in 3-D. With easy-to-use navigation, users can search multiple layers of the human anatomy, view systems and organs down to their smallest parts, and understand in detail how the human body works.
Human Anatomy Learning Modules
Created by the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. You can study by region and it has both radiology and axial cadaver images. Each module has practice questions and quizzes.
Blue Link (University of Michigan Medical School)
An easy to use website from the University of Michigan medical school created for their A&P students. It is system based and has both skeletal and cadaver images. Most are labeled and there is an option to download free quizzes.
Amazing Cells (University of Utah)
Interactive tutorials from the University of Utah helps explain the structure and function of animal and plant cells. Click on the different parts of the cell for a description and animation of functions!
eSkeletons
eSkeletons provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy.
Master Muscle List (Loyola University)
The master muscle list represents a quick and easy reference for accessing information on the origin, insertion, nerve supply and action of a given muscle.

Respiratory System Links

Khan Academy

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Videos, articles, flashcards and quizzes that will help you learn human anatomy and physiology.

Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology

Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology
All of these YouTube videos use information/facts from the textbook used at the Lawrence campus (same title/authors, but just an older edition of what we currently use). These videos include both APHY101 & APHY102 material/information.

Heart Links

Blood Flow Through the Heart
Requires Adobe Flash
Conducting System of the Heart
Heart Anatomy Video

Blood Typing Game

Blood Typing Game
Requires Adobe Flash

Blood Vessel Links

Digestive/Respiratory System

Digestive/Respiratory Videos
A playlist of videos highlighting the digestive and respiratory systems.

BIOT

Find Articles

Academic Search Complete
This multi-disciplinary database provides full-text for more than 4,500 journals, including full text for more than 3,700 peer-reviewed titles.
Biomedical Reference Collection: Basic
Designed for doctors, research scientists, students and clinical specialists, this database provides full text for over 100 journals in a variety of areas pertaining to medical study.
GreenFILE
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment, global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
MEDLINE
MEDLINE provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more.
ScienceDirect
Search for peer-reviewed journals, articles, book chapters and open access content.

EBSCOhost
Portal to all EBSCO databases including Academic Search Complete, Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition, and more; select as appropriate from this entry page.

Videos

is a database of streaming videos for student use. Check out some of the over 1000 videos with a biotechnology connection @ Films on Demand.

Cracking the Code of Life
This PBS documentary examines the complex race to decode the human genome.

Scientific American -- Health

Coronavirus Information

Covid-19 Mapped Out
Coronavirus update page, by Johns Hopkins University
National Institutes of Health Information Page
A Guide to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) for Libraries, including information from the CDC and WHO.
FEMA COVID-19 Rumor Control
The purpose of this FEMA page is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Coronavirus Misinformation
All the news and information sites in the U.S., the U.K., France, Italy, and Germany that we have identified — 140 so far — as publishing materially false information about the virus.
Navigating the Infodemic
How people in six countries access and rate news and information about coronavirus
COVID Explained
Written by a team of researchers and students at Brown, MIT, Harvard, Mass General and elsewhere.
Sifting Through the Pandemic
SIFT: Stop, Investigate the source, Find better coverage, and Trace claims, quotes and media to the original context.
United Nations iLibrary Covid-19 results
United Nations papers written about a variety of topics interwoven with the coronavirus affecting the world.

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Examples include economies, education, civil rights, etc.

Internet Resources

Biotechnology Institute Education Resources
A list of free and subscription resources available to biotechnology students and teachers.
National Agriculture Library
A clearinghouse produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Biotechnology resources are available under "Research and Technology" > "Biotechnology."
National Center for Biotechnology Information
A joint effort of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health, this website provides free access to books, articles, and reference sources.
ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News
An online magazine offering science, medicine, and technology news releases from national and international universities and research organizations.
UCbiotech
UCbiotech is sponsored by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. It contains news and general information about biotechnology. It also includes a database of 1000 scientific publications for researchers and educational
Virtual Library: Biotechnology
Chem Spider
ChemSpider provides a structured community for chemists. It Provides access to millions of chemical structures and integration to a multitude of other online services.

HIMT

Coding

National Health Insurance

Healthcare.gov

Associations & Organizations

Certification

The Complete RHIT and RHIA Prep: A Guide for Your Certification Exam and Your Career (2020)
This full-text eBook provides a comprehensive review of the RHIT and RHIA Exam Competency Standards through RHIT Review Online Interactive Modules, online test prep, and an accompanying text.

Medicare/Medicaid

Websites

HLHS

School of Health Sciences - Program Information

Healthcare Specialist Student Handbook
Introduction to the Healthcare Specialist program at Ivy Tech Community College.
Patient Care Technician Student Handbook

Associations

Indiana Health Care Association

Phlebotomy

Pharmacy Technician

National Pharmacy Technician Association

CNA

QMA

Dementia Care

MEAS

MEAS 109: The Professional Medical Assistant (3 Credits)
View Course Outline

MEAS 110: Introduction to Clinical Practice (3 Credits)
View Course Outline

Diseases and Disorders

MedlinePlus, from the National Library of Medicine.
Centers for Disease Control, or the CDC.
Mayo Clinic - Diseases and Conditions
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Conditions and Topics

One Soft Skills Book

Soft Skills for the Workplace by Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Call Number: HF5381 .S644 2018
ISBN: 9781631268267
Publication Date: 2016-11-29
Soft skills are the new hard skills for the 21st Century. Soft skills are the people skills that enable workers to communicate and get along with others. In today's workplace, employers look for workers who have technical abilities to perform on the job as well as the know how to interact with coworkers and customers. Every occupation needs these foundational skills. Soft Skills for the Workplace presents the major soft skills needed for job success in one easy-to-use text. No need for multiple textbooks to teach these basic employability skills. Fourteen short, concise lessons provide information that will prepare your students to find and keep a job. The modular format allows the content to be used in any order and for any discipline. Each chapter can be used as a supplemental conversation starter with your students or as an individual assignment. A free companion website provides additional activities for reinforcement.

Preparing for Certification

Medical Assisting Exam Review for CMA, RMA and CMAS Certification, 4th Ed.
Medical Assisting Exam Review for CMA, RMA & CMAS Certification. An indispensable tool for preparing to sit for any recognized national certification exam.
Phlebotomy Exam Review, Enhanced Edition (2020)
This full-text eBook thoroughly prepares students for any of the national certification exams in phlebotomy.

Spotlight - CMA Today

Periodical Type:Academic

Publication Schedule: bi-monthly

Available: Print Version & Online Version

CMA Today Website

CMA Today is dedicated to meeting the educational and informational needs of the practicing medical assistant and, to a lesser extent, the medical assisting educator and student.Six times a year, CMA Today gives coverage of medical assisting issues and trends and detailed, in-depth articles on every aspect of medical assisting operations.

Professional Associations

American Association of Medical Assistants
Certified Medical Assistants
American Medical Technologists
Registered Medical Assistants
Indiana Society of Medical Assistants
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity

PARM

Career Information

Explore Health Care Careers: Emergency Medicine Paramedic
Career information from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics

Paramedic Science Program Information

Library eBooks

ECG Mastery: Improving Your ECG Interpretation Skills
This full-color workbook walks you step by step through every aspect of ECG interpretation to develop the pattern recognition skills you need to read ECGs with confidence. 550 full-size, real-life ECG strips, a wealth of exercises, and practice tests help to ensure that you can recognize the subtle findings that distinguish one arrhythmia from another and provide the appropriate care in common clinical or emergency situations.
Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional, 2nd Ed. (2020)
Profiles of over 90 drugs used in prehospital care for quick identification at critical moments. Problem-oriented approaches to real scenarios encountered in the field. Step-by-step procedural descriptions of pharmacologic processes commonly performed in the prehospital setting. Includes a chapter on dosage calculation. Also covers legal aspects and risk management to help you avoid common mistakes made in prehospital care.
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 12th Ed. (2021)
This EMS resource has been round since 1971 and is "the gold standard" in EMS training programs.

Certification Resources

EMT Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition
This book's fast review format is for any prospective EMT who wants a quick refresher before taking the NREMT Certification Exam.
EMT Flashcard Book, 4th Ed.
400 must-study test questions! These flashcards for the EMT exam will help you check your test-readiness and improve your score. Offers a quick and convenient way to practice answering questions while pinpointing your strengths and weaknesses.
Paramedic Crash Course with Online Practice Test
This book's fast review format is for any prospective paramedic who wants a quick refresher before taking the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) Exam.
Learning Express Library
Exam preparation books, flashcards, and practice exams for EMT and paramedic certification exams. These resources are free through the Indiana State Library, but you will need to create a free account with a valid email address before downloading materials.

RADT

Medical Imaging Program Information

RADT Courses

RADT 111: Orientation and Patient Care
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RADT 112: Image Production and Evaluation I
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RADT 113: Radiographic Positioning I and Lab
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RADT 114: Radiographic Clinical Education I
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RADT 115: Radiographic Positioning II and Lab
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RADT 116: Radiographic Clinical Education II
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RADT 117: Radiation Physics and Equipment Operation
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RADT 221: Pharmacology and Advanced Procedures
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LIBRARY GUIDES

ARTICLES

VIDEOS

TRUSTED ONLINE RESOURCES

ACR Manual on Contrast Media 2021
The premier resource for using contrast media in imaging.
Adult Contrast Reaction Card
Pediatric Contrast Reaction Card

COLLEGEWIDE COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

Library eBooks

Radiography in the Digital Age : Physics - Exposure - Radiation Biology, 3rd Ed. (2018)
This textbook covers the foundational physics of radiography, radiation biology and protection, production of radiographic images, and digital image processing.

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Content on digital imaging includes digital processing techniques and the practical applications of both CR and DR. PACS and medical imaging informatics are also covered. Contains 713 beautifully executed illustrations, including meticulous color line drawings, numerous photographs and stark radiographs.
Quality and Safety in Medical Imaging: the Essentials
Up-to-date information on radiation dose and safety, patient satisfaction, monitoring and reporting of complications, quality and safety in breast imaging, evidence-based radiology, quality dashboards, quality and safety in nuclear medicine, and much more.
Emergency Radiology
Presents a comprehensive review of emergency pathologies, including the definition, clinical features, anatomy and physiology, and imaging techniques of each pathology. Examples of all imaging modalities. Chapters on pediatric and nuclear medicine emergencies and special topics in emergency imaging.
Selman's Fundamentals of Imaging Physics and Radiobiology
Topics discussed in this textbook deal with the physics of x-radiation, the biological interaction of radiation with matter, and all aspects of imaging equipment and technology commonly found in the modern radiology department.

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The chapter on computed tomography (CT) has been heavily revised and updated. Protective measures regarding radiation safety and radiation hazards for workers and patients are thoroughly discussed and new chapters on dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (US), fusion and molecular imaging have been added.
Torres' Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 9th Ed.
Helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become safe, perceptive, and efficient radiologic technologists.

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The book offers a strong illustration program and a logical organization that emphasizes the connections between classroom learning and clinical practice. Fully aligned with the latest ARRT and ASRT standards, this edition covers current trends and advances in the field and offers an unparalleled array of online teaching and learning resources.
Medical Imaging Technologies and Methods for Health Care
Provides timely, evidence-based information that helps readers understand innovations in medical imaging which impact the detection and management of human diseases.

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This volume covers image processing and analyses, computer-aided diagnosis and detection, data mining in medical imaging, mobile picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), and much more.

COVID-19 Radiology-Specific Resources

American College of Radiology: COVID-19 Radiology-Specific Clinical Resources

Radiographic Anatomy

Open-i
An open access biomedical image search engine.
Human Anatomy Learning Modules
Created by the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. You can study by region and it has both radiology and axial cadaver images. Each module has practice questions and quizzes.
Chest X-Ray Atlas
"This atlas is organized into three headings: Pathology, Diseases, Radiologic signs. The atlas may be utilized by any student wishing to gain more knowledge regarding chest x-rays."

Professional Organizations

Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists
The ISRT supports technologists through scholarships, continuing education, leadership development and networking opportunities.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
The premier professional association for the medical imaging and radiation therapy community through education, advocacy, research and innovation

RESP

Respiratory Therapy Program (RESP) Information

RESP Courses

RESP 101: Assessment and Caring for a Respiratory Patient (6 Credits)
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TRUSTED WEBSITES

Pulmonary Examination
Details the four parts of a thorough pulmonary examination: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

VIDEOS

Auscultation
This video covers the general considerations related to auscultation during the physical examination.

RESP 102: Advanced Assessment and Care of a Cardiopulmonary Patient (3 Credits)
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RESP 103: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3 Credits)
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VIDEOS

RESP 104: Concepts in Adult Critical Care (3 Credits)
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RESP 105: Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3 Credits)
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RESP 106: Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3 Credits)
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RESP 107: Clinical Applications of Assessment and Caring for a Respiratory Patient (2 Credits)
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RESP 108: Clinical Applications in Advanced Assessment and Care of a Cardiopulmonary Patient (2 Credits)
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RESP 201: Advanced Concepts in Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Procedures (4 Credits)
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VIDEOS

Arterial Line Placement
Video demonstration of arterial line placement, which refers to the insertion of a catheter into the radial or femoral artery in order to transduce blood pressure.
Bronchial Thermoplasty
A non-drug procedure for severe persistent asthma that delivers thermal energy to the airway wall in a precisely controlled manner to reduce excessive airway smooth muscle. Reducing airway smooth muscle decreases the ability of the airways to constrict, thereby reducing the frequency of asthma attacks.
Bronchoscopy
Video demonstration of how to perform a bronchoscopy, one of the standard procedures for resolving respiratory tract obstruction in intensive care medicine.
Cardiac Exam: Abnormal Heart Sounds
Overview of the characteristics and etiology of abnormal heart sounds and how to recognize and distinguish different cardiac murmurs.
Cardiac Exam: Auscultation
Proficiency in the use of a stethoscope to listen to heart sounds and the ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal heart sounds are essential skills for any clinician.
Cardiac Exam: Inspection and Palpation
When performing cardiac exams, a large amount of information is gained before auscultation by going through the correct sequence of examination, starting with inspection and palpation.
Respiratory Exam: Inspection and Palpation
During the patient examination crucial diagnostic clues are often found through careful visual inspection, palpation, and simply listening (without using a stethoscope).

RESP 202: Pediatric and Neonatal Advanced Critical Care (3 Credits)
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Assisted Ventilation of the Newborn
Reviews assisted ventilation of the newborn, highlighting the concepts of pulmonary mechanics, gas exchange, respiration control, and lung injury that can be used to optimize respiratory support and the use of mechanical ventilation in newborn infants.

RESP 203: Advanced Emergency Management (1 Credit)
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RESP 204: Extended Care for the Cardiopulmonary Patient (2 Credits)
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RESP 205: Advanced Respiratory Care and Comprehensive Review (3 Credits)
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RESP 206: Clinical Applications and Concepts in Critical Care I (2 Credits)
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RESP 207: Clinical Applications and Concepts in Critical Care II (3 Credits)
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RESP 208: Clinical Applications and Concepts in Critical Care III (5 Credits)
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RESP 209: Advanced Clinical Applications in Critical Care and Specialty Rotations (3 Credits)
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Library eBooks

Non-Invasive Ventilation and Weaning: Principles and Practice, 2nd Ed. (2019)
The most comprehensive resource available on non-invasive ventilation (NIV), covering both in-hospital and in-home care of the patient
Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (2020)
Comprehensive textbook in the field and a useful tool for students preparing for the certification exam
Mechanical Ventilation (2020)
Covers evaluation of the critically ill patient, assessment of respiratory failure, indications for mechanical ventilation, initiation of mechanical ventilatory support, patient stabilization, monitoring and ventilator discontinuance
Covid-19 Airway Management and Ventilation Strategy for Critically Ill Older Patients (2020)
This book describes the issues and challenges that clinicians encounter in the complicated management of older critically ill patients with Covid-19.
Respiratory Care Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd Ed. (2019)
Offering the essential terms, skills, and equipment how-to's you need to successfully treat the most common respiratory disorders, this down-to-earth guide helps you grasp respiratory physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in clear and simple language.
Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual! 3rd Ed. (2016)
Combines images and clearly written, concise text to make the complex concepts of hemodynamic monitoring easy to understand.

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Great for reference or review, it uses hundreds of detailed photographs, diagram, charts, and other visual aids to clarify essential cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - and demonstrate how to confirm that lungs are getting enough oxygen and how well the heart is pumping.
Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases
A comprehensive yet concise text covering respiratory disorders. Concentration is focused on essentials rather than being encyclopedic.

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This textbook is ideal for undergraduate respiratory therapy students taking the core course on respiratory diseases or disorders.

Breath Sounds

Breath Sound Assessment
Overview of breath sound assessment. Includes explanation and video demonstration of auscultation technique. Detailed descriptions and audio recordings of normal and abnormal breath sounds.
Physical Diagnosis of Breath Sounds
14 listening exercises to test your evaluation of breath sounds. Listen to 14 different recordings and see if you can answer the provided questions and diagnose the patient.
Lung Sounds Quiz
This quiz will test your knowledge about specific lung sounds and ask you to identify them when heard.
Video: Auscultation of Breath Sounds: Abnormal Breath Sounds
This program covers the qualities of breath sounds, abnormal breath sounds and some of their associated conditions, and how to document your findings.

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After viewing this program the student should be able to:
• List terms used to describe the qualities of breath sounds
• Identify common causes of abnormal breath sounds
• List the four main terms used by the American Thoracic Society to describe adventitious breath sounds
• Describe three abnormal vocal sounds
Video: Auscultation of Breath Sounds: Normal Breath Sounds
This program presents stethoscope use for lung auscultation, the physiology of normal breath sounds, selected landmarks used for auscultation, and the basic procedures for an pulmonary auscultation assessment.

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After viewing this program, the student should be able to:
• Identify the components of a stethoscope
• Describe the anatomy of the respiratory system
• Differentiate tracheal breath sounds, bronchial breath sounds, bronchovesicular breath sounds, and vesicular breath sounds
• Identify anterior and posterior landmarks for breath sounds

Breath Sounds Recordings

Listen to digital recordings of respiratory sounds in health and disease. Recordings are grouped into Normal, Wheezes, Crackles and Other sounds. Select a recording from the menu below to listen to that sound, read a description of it, and view its respirosonogram (a visual representation of what you are hearing).

NORMAL	WHEEZES	CRACKLES	OTHER
Vesicular (a)	Wheezing (a)	Crackles (a)	Grunting
Vesicular (b)	Wheezing (b)	Crackles (b)	Squawk
Tracheal	Wheezing (c)	Crackles (c)	Stridor (a)
Bronchial	Rhonchi (sonorous wheeze)	Early Crackles	Stridor (b)
Bronchovesicular		Late Crackles	Croup
			Egophony
			Pleural Rub
			Whispering Pectoroliquy

Blood Gases

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis: Making it Easy (2016)
This full-text eBook is a step-by-step guide to assessing blood gases. Examples of blood gases are included for interpretation. Case studies and quizzes are also included.
Interactive Oxyhemoglobin Disassociation Curve
This site calculates the oxyhemoglobin disassociation curve using the formulation GR Kelman.

Chest X-Rays

Chest X-Ray Atlas
This repository of real x-ray images is organized into three categories: Pathology, Diseases, Radiologic Signs. The atlas may be utilized by any student wishing to gain more knowledge regarding chest x-rays.

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Created by A.J. Chandrasekhar, MD, pulmonologist and professor of pulmonary critical care at Loyola University Chicago School of Medicine.
Chest X-Ray Clinicopathological Correlation
Powerpoint presentation with examples of various respiratory conditions confirmed by chest x-ray or autopsy images.

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Created by A.J. Chandrasekhar, MD, pulmonologist and professor of pulmonary critical care at Loyola University Chicago School of Medicine

Respiratory Topics

If you're looking for a topic for a RESP paper, try the links below. MedlinePlus (created by the National Library of Medicine) provides an alphabetical list of links to symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention for over 1000 diseases and health conditions. Topics are regularly reviewed and links are updated daily.

Lungs & Breathing - MedlinePlus list of respiratory-related topics, including conditions like asthma, COPD, mesothelioma, pneumonia, and sleep apnea, to name a few.
Blood, Heart, & Circulation - MedlinePlus list of topics related to the cardiovascular system.
Kidneys and Urinary System - MedlinePlus list of topics concerning the kidneys and urinary system.

Kidneys and Urinary System
MedlinePlus list of topics related to the kidneys and urinary system

Respiratory Diseases

ARDS Foundation
General information about ARDS and its treatment.
American Lung Association
General information about ARDS and its treatment.

Asthma Overview
Information and videos from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
What Is Asthma?
Information and videos from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Cystic Fibrosis
A large repository of information on cystic Fibrosis, including videos, newsletters, blogs, nutritional information and much more.

WHO Global Tuberculosis Reports 1997-2020
World Health Organization's annual report providing a comprehensive assessment of the TB epidemic -- and of progress in response to the epidemic -- at global, regional
and country levels.

Case Studies

Case Study: COPD - Comprehension of Pulmonary Mechanics and Gas Exchange
Case Study: COPD - Comprehension of Therapy
Case Study: COPD - Comprehension of History, Physical and Lab Tests
Pulmonary Case Studies: 19 Cases
19 case studies presented to medical students at Loyola University Chicago School of Medicine. Includes examples of ARDS, COPD, Tuberculosis, and more.

NBRC Credentialing and State Licensure

Comprehensive Respiratory Therapy Exam Preparation, 4th Ed. (2020)
Completely updated to reflect the 2020 NBRC TMC and CSE exams, this is an extensive study guide for respiratory therapy students who are preparing to take the exams.
CRT & RRT Test Prep Review
Free online TMC Exam review provided by Mometrix, publisher of CRT & RRT Exam Secrets Study Guide and Flashcards.

Professional Associations

American Association for Respiratory Care
AARC is the only professional society for respiratory therapists in hospitals and with home care companies, managers of respiratory and cardiopulmonary services, and educators who provide respiratory care training.
American College of Chest Physicians
"The ACCP promotes the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest through leadership, education, research, and communication."
American Lung Association
"ALA® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States. Founded to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® ® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with emphasis on asthma, tobacco control & environmental health."
American Thoracic Society
The ATC supports and educates healthcare professions in the areas of pulmonology, critical care, sleep medicine, infectious disease, pediatrics, allergy/immunology, thoracic surgery, behavioral science, environmental and occupational medicine.
Indiana Society for Respiratory Care
"The mission of the Indiana Society for Respiratory Care is to provide proactive leadership in the delivery of Respiratory Care and to promote professionalism among Respiratory Care Practitioners."

SURG

Surgical Technology Program Information

Program Goals and Outcomes

Library eBooks

Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 16th Ed. (2019)
Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 16th Edition is the definitive text for nurses and surgical technologists training for a career in the operating room. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions cover patient care in more than 400 surgical interventions, including positioning, instrumentation, and postoperative care.
Flashcards for Differentiating Surgical Instruments: General, Laparoscopic, OB-GYN, Robotic & Basic (2013)
Quiz yourself in any setting with these handy flash cards. 219 cards illustrate the instruments and staplers most commonly used for general, laparoscopic, robotics, and OB/GYN surgeries. Plus, 20 bonus cards cover even more specialties.
The Fundamentals of Surgical Instruments: A Practical Guide to their Recognition, Use and Care (2018)
This text aligns with the core curriculum of the Association of Surgical Technologists. Provides the fundamental knowledge required for students and qualified staff working within the perioperative environment, to ensure the safe and efficient use of surgical instrumentation and the care of the surgical patient.
Pocket Guide to the Operating Room, 3rd Ed. (2008)
This pocket guide presents more than 500 surgical procedures! For each procedure, you'll find a definition • discussion • description of the surgery • preparation of the patient • skin preparation • draping technique • instrumentation • supplies • and special notes pertinent to that surgery.
Surgical Notes : A Pocket Survival Guide to the Operating Room (2015)
This OR survival guide will refresh your knowledge on the essentials of aseptic technique, anatomy, sutures, and instruments, as well as help you set up your back table and mayo stand quickly and efficiently, count effectively, and communicate well with your team.

Print Journals

The Surgical Technologist

Print journals are found in the library reading area in alphabetical order. Students may use the journals in the library or make copies for .10 cents per page.

Video Lectures and Simulations

Associations

Websites

MedBio World
American College of Surgeons
The Visible Human Project
Used as "models" in the Anatomage table in the Ivy Tech Lawrence Library.
Surgical Technology Web
Spartanburg Community College

Multimedia

MedTube
MedTube is a depository of surgical videos that can be accessed for free by health care professionals who have an account. To access as an Ivy Tech student, call the Library at 317-921-4219 with your C# for access.

Therapeutic Massage Program Information

Library eBooks

Communication & Ethics for Bodywork Practitioners
A guide to developing therapeutic relationships with clients, conflict resolution skills, and strategies to develop and maintain personal and professional boundaries. Provides real-life examples and in-depth discussions of professional conduct and ethics.
Modalities for Massage and Bodywork
Presents 23 modalities of bodywork, their history, development, effects, benefits, contraindications, basic curricula and certification requirements.
Pathophysiology for Massage Therapists: A Functional Approach
How do diseases and disorders affect the design of massage treatment plans? Develop the knowledge you need to evaluate a client based on how diseases and disorders affect the systems of the body and the critical-thinking skills to apply that knowledge in practice.
Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Exams
Comprehensive study guide for any massage student or practitioner preparing for the NCETM or MBLEx exams. Each topic is presented in a concise outline format, and review questions are included after each part. Contains practice exams.
The Bodywork and Massage Sourcebook
Offers essential information on bodywork and massage modalities and reveals the benefits of each technique, from Swedish massage, to Reiki, shiatsu, Trager, and Feldenkrais
Massage for Therapists, 2nd Ed.
A step-by-step guide to the theory and practical application of classical massage. Includes an introduction to massage and preparation for giving a massage; the massage manipulations by area of the body; and some key modifications to the standard manipulations.

Videos

Anatomy and Physiology: The Muscular System
Provides information on the three types of muscles, their functions, and how they work. Describes skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles; muscle fiber contraction; flexion and extension; tendons

Professional Organizations

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
AMTA is the largest nonprofit association in the massage therapy profession. The organization promotes the health benefits of massage to the public and health care community. It works for fair licensing of massage in all states and actively supports research.
Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF)
Non-profit organization that advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service.
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
An independent, non-profit organization committed to elevating the massage therapy profession nationwide by establishing and advancing the highest credentials and standards of excellence. The NCBTMB awards qualified professionals with Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB).

Licensing and Board Certification

Indiana Licensing Information
Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy
Library eBook: Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Exams
Comprehensive study guide for any massage student or practitioner preparing for the NCETM or MBLEx exams. Each topic is presented in a concise outline format, and review questions are included after each part. Contains practice exams.
Licensing Requirements State by State
Massage therapy regulation and license requirements for all 50 states.
MBLEx Candidate Handbook 2021
Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) handbook providing official information regarding the MBLEx application process, policies, eligibility requirements, fees, scheduling, exam content, and results.
MBLEx Content Outline
Detailed outline of the topics tested by the MBLEx to assess knowledge and skills relevant to entry-level competence
MBLEx Informational Videos
Several videos provided by FSMTB address what to expect when taking the MBLEx and how to assess your readiness.
MBLEx Study Guide
AMTA's free online study guide provides MBLEx practice exams and study resources that you can access via your computer or mobile app.
NCBTMB Board Certification
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) is the highest credential available for massage therapists. Though not required, certification indicates that a massage therapist has attained a higher level of achievement beyond entry level licensure, and it demonstrates credibility to current and prospective clients and employers.
Test-Taking Tips
AMTA's 10 test-taking tips to help you prepare for board certification and licensure

Career Information

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Massage Therapists
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: Massage Therapists (May 2021)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Massage Therapists
Explore Health Care Careers: Medical Massage Therapist
Career information from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet
Overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession compiled by AMTA.
AMTA Job Bank
Career resources for new massage therapists. Find resume and interview tips, resources for selecting the right massage therapy work setting and more.
Career Path Quiz
Discover which massage setting is your best fit based on your interests, preferences and work style.
Career Guides
Learn more about massage therapy workplace options with free downloadable career guides from AMTA.

Careers with Earning Potential: Massage Therapist
This full-text eBook looks at careers in massage therapy. Learn about job duties for massage therapists, how to train for the field, key skills for success in this career, the employment outlook, and much more.

Business Resources for Massage Professionals and Entrepreneurs

Business and Financial Tools
Resources to help you manage your massage practice effectively
Forms and Templates
Free resources from AMTA to help you manage your massage therapy practice including intake forms and SOAP notes.
Building a Wellness Business That Lasts: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love
For wellness practitioners facing the challenges of creating a thriving wellness business in a post-COVID world, this book is for you.

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Whether your dream is to be an independent wellness practitioner, small business owner, or creator of the next global brand, this book may inspire you, help you to better target and serve your customers profitably, and save you from learning some lessons the hard way.
The Accidental Business Owner: A Friendly Guide to Success for Health and Wellness Practitioners
This full-text eBook offers practical advice on setting up and running a massage practice and how to make it into a successful business.

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