Respiratory Care

Videos can be a rich source of information for research, adding visual, sound, and movement to illustrate concepts beyond what can be described in words. Feature films and documentaries on DVD are available in each campus library, and are listed in the library catalog along with the books. Streaming video can be accessed through the library databases. These range from short educational and historical film clips to full-length movies and documentaries. 

Use ArcherSearch to find the widest range of videos from the STLCC library collections, including DVDs at the campus libraries and streaming videos from our largest video and film databases.

To limit your results to just videos, start by entering your search terms below. Once your results appear, click All filters, then scroll through the menu to find Source type, and select Videos.

Or go directly to one of the streaming media databases.

The Films on Demand database provides films in many subject areas including respiratory care. Films can be viewed in their entirety or by segment, making them ideal for presentations. These resources are accessible from any campus computer and by logging into the database from off campus.

Once logged into the database, you can select Respiratory Disorders, for example.  To see all the videos in health-related topics, choose Health & Medicine from category View by Subject list. You can also try a keyword search such as "respiration" or "pulmonary" or on whatever your topic may be.

You may also be able to find useful videos about a career on free Internet sites such as YouTube. Try a phrase such as respiratory therapist.  There are also videos on the respiratory system or respiratory examination posted by universities and professionals in the field, but caution is advised since there are a number of mediocre sites as well. NOTE: YouTube is a classic example of one of the strengths and weaknesses of the Internet, which is the fact that anyone can post videos. As such, the quality and scholarly acceptability of videos varies greatly. There may be useful video clips on YouTube, however, so it is worth a look. Before referencing any material from YouTube (or other video sites on the Internet) in a paper or using a clip in a presentation, though, it is highly advisable to check with your instructor concerning the acceptability of the video for the assignment.