Medical Assistant Guide
Trocaire College Libraries
Research Databases: Journal Articles and Images
The complete list of our databases and more are available in the Resources section of the website.
The username and password to log in to the Trocaire databases is the same as your email login credentials
Articles not available in full-text can be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
EBSCO
EBSCO has a collection of different databases to use:
Citation Tips for EBSCO
Look for the Tools on the right side of the window. Click the page icon. Select the citation style needed. Simply copy and paste the citation to your paper.
Please be aware that the citation may be correct but the format of the citation may be incorrect.
If you need help setting up a citation or reference page, check out the library's Citation Help page or contact a librarian.
Gale
Gale has a collection of different databases to use:
Citation Tips for Gale
Look for the Tools on the right side of the window. Click the Cite icon in the middle of the list. Select the citation style needed. Simply copy and paste the citation to your paper.
Please be aware that the citation may be correct but the format of the citation may be incorrect. If you need help setting up a citation or reference page, check out the library's Citation Help page or contact a librarian.
More Databases
Newer Circulating Books*
- A Short Course in Medical Terminology - R123.C594 2019
- Quick and Easy Medical Terminology - R123 .L47 2020
- Succeeding in the Practicum - R847 .B46 2020
- Medical Insurance: A Revenue Cycle Approach - HG9383.B39 2020
*Circulating books may be check out for 28 days with a valid Trocaire ID.
eBooks from EBSCOhost can be downloaded using Adobe Digital Editions.
Mobile devices may also need Bluefire Reader.
eBooks from EBSCOhost
The username and password to log in is the same as you email login credentials
Gray's Anatomy for Students: Ebook
Laboratory Test Requesting Appropriateness and Patient Safety
MA Notes: Medical Assistant's Pocket Guide
Medical Assistant Exam Success: A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking
Medical Assisting Simplified: Law and Ethics
Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide
Medical Terminology, Documentation, and Coding
Point-of-care Testing : Principles and Clinical Applications
Streaming videos have a direct link in the catalog. (Under Medium, select 'Streaming')
You can also access the videos through Films on Demand.
The Human Body: How it Works (series)
Kanopy: Films from PBS, Nevco, Criterion Collection, BBC, Medcom and more.
Outside Resources
American Association of Medical Assistants
Professional information and certification resources for Medical Assistants
LabWrite
Instruction on creating laboratory reports from North Carolina State University
Merck Manuals
Online version of The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook
Unified Medical Language System (UMLS)
Integrates medical terminology, classification and coding in one source – National Library of Medicine