LSC-North Harris Library Research Guides: Emergency Medical Services: Websites

Useful websites

EMS - Trauma Systems
Provides information on standards, education, emergency health care systems, etc. for the state of Texas
Texas Department of State Health Services
Source of many links to other health agencies within Texas including community information and prevention. Also provides addresses and maps to local Department of Health locations.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services: Infectious Disease Control
Information from the DSHS about preventing the spread of disease in Texas.

National Association of EMS Physicians (NEMSP)
Official website of the NEMSP. Includes a resource library, blog, and podcast.
National Association of EMTs (NAEMT)
Official website of the NAEMT. Includes information on advocacy, EMS data, education, health and safety, and more.
National Association of State EMS Officials
Official website of the NASEMSO with links to many resources

Website by the National Library of Medicine, provides data from many authoritative websites, including the various National Institutes of Health (NIH) sites, the American Cancer Society, and others.

EMS Safety Services
Take or teach a class on first aid, CPR, AED, BLS etc. Also has section for daycare providers and caregivers addressing topics like fall prevention and other safety concerns, dehydration, diabetes management and more
Save a Life by NHCPS
First aid basics video and lesson for both the community and beginner EMS personnel with more advanced lessons also available
First Aid for Free
Free basic first aid modules with option for in depth certification classes
WISER: Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders
Tool created by the National Library of Medicine to assist emergency responders in hazardous material incidents. Also includes interactive triage workflows and additional reference material.

Links to health information in languages other than English.

National Association of EMS Educators
National Association of EMS Educators website explores many areas of the "EMS profession including education, worker's safety, and advocacy".
EMS World
Online version of the EMS world including news, podcasts and webinars of interest to EMS/EMT professions
EMS 1
News, educational videos, products, and job listings for EMS personnel, students and educators
EMT Prep
Free practice tests for help with passing the EMT and related exams
Emergency Medical Service Resources from TX
From the Texas Dept of State Health Services, this gives info on EMS/Tramua systems, peer referral, agencies, COVID 19, Licensing & certification and more
Practical Clinical Skills
Written and interactive reviews of clinical skills needed by EMS providers such as EKG/ECG, blood pressure, heart sounds, lung sounds, and more