DSC Library: Respiratory Therapy: Internet Sites

Best Websites for Healthcare

These sites are excellent sources for health information, for both professionals and the public.

National Institutes of Health
The NIH is a federal agency that provides information on health and wellness, diseases and conditions, clinical trials, and more.
Centers for Disease Control
The CDC is the site to visit when you need health-related statistics. It also has information about health and safety at home and in the workplace, diseases and conditions, and emergency preparedness.
Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is the agency that approves new medications and ensures food safety. They also have information about medical devices, vaccines, radiation, and tobacco.
Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health has information for healthcare professionals on licensing and regulations, records and laws, data and statistics, disease, injuries and conditions, emergency preparedness, and more.
American Association for Respiratory Care
Since 1947, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has been committed to enhancing your professionalism as a respiratory care practitioner, improving your performance on the job, and helping you broaden the scope of knowledge essential to your success. With more than 49,000 members nationwide, the 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.