LibGuides: Medical Assisting: eBooks & Websites

Medical Dictionaries

These eBooks are available online anytime to STCC students, staff and faculty.

Black's Student Medical Dictionary by Harvey Marcovitch (Editor)
Call Number: online resource
ISBN: 9781472921741
Publication Date: 2015-07-30
Magill's Medical Guide by Bryan C. Auday (Editor)
Call Number: online resource
ISBN: 9781619252158
Publication Date: 2014-01-01

Use these free online dictionaries from trusted sources to quickly learn about specific medical terms.

Medical Dictionary of Health Terms
Medical dictionary from Harvard Medical School.
Medical Terminology Course
A free, fast and easy way to learn medical words and meanings from Des Moines University.
MedTerms Medical Dictionary
Definitions of common medical terms clearly defined from MedicineNet.com.
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
Search medical terms and abbreviations with the most up-to-date and comprehensive medical dictionary from the reference experts at Merriam-Webster.
OpenMD.com Medical Dictionary
OpenMD is a medical reference service that makes high-quality medical information easily accessible to everyone.

Biosafety (Safe Labs) from the Centers for Disease Control
Trainings, resources, and other information about safety in biological laboratory settings.
Lab Tests Online
Gain a better understanding of laboratory medicine including how to read lab reports and interpret the results.
Occupational Outlook - Medical Assistants
From the U.S. Department of Labor
OSHA's Laboratory Standards
Standards that protect workers in laboratories from chemical hazards as well as biological, physical and safety hazards.

American Association of Medical Assistants - AAMA
Provides help in taking the CMA exam, includes self-study courses, and gives national conference information, etc.
Connecticut Society of Medical Assistants
Serves to promote the profession and support patient care in Connecticut.
Massachusetts Society of Medical Assistants
Resources on job opportunities, scholarships as well as local, state and national information.
National Association for Health Professionals
Certification body providing credentialing for healthcare professionals in the roles of administrative health assistants, medical assistants, and other health technicians.