Leslie Ford
Director of Clinical Education
Leslie Ford
Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Allied Health Professions: Respiratory Therapy
College of Allied Health Sciences
- LFORD@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-8753
- 987 ST SEBASTIAN WAY EC 4318
Education
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MBA, Business/Commerce, General Saint Leo University, 2016
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BSRPT, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Augusta University, 2000
Certifications
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RSP GA Composite Medical Board, 2022
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AE-C, Certified Asthma Educator NAECB, 2006
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RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC , 2002
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South Carolina Respiratory Therapy License SC Dep't of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 2017
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BLS, Basic Life Support Certification AHA, 2021
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ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support AHA, 2020
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Georgia Respiratory Therapy License Ga Composite Medical Board, 2020
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RSP Ga Composite Medical Board, 2020
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RSP State of SC, 2017
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RSP State of GA, 2001
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RTHP 4514
Adv Vent Patient Mgmt Techn
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RTHP 4517
Adv Vent-Patient Mgmt Lab
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RTHP 4127
Neo & Ped Resp Care Lab
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RTHP 4124
Neonatal & Ped Resp Care
Teaching Interests
I have a strong passion to teach students the skills needed to provide quality patient care particularly in the field of Respiratory Therapy. Having family members with differing levels of abilities, I also believe that healthcare professionals should advocate for those we serve, so advocacy and professionalism are strongly embedded in all my courses. I am a visual and kinesthetic learner, so I look for ways to bring learning topics to life in addition to the traditional method of lecturing. Finding ways to promote student learning engagement is also a priority for me since effective communication is one of the most important skills a healthcare worker can possess.
Research Interests
My research interests include COPD awareness and Asthma education. I also have a research interest in specialty modes of ventilation such as APRV and HFOV. I am active with health fairs which provide COPD screenings for at risk individuals. I am a certified Asthma Educator and have served and coordinated Asthma Camp in recent years. I have also partnered with colleagues on a couple of case studies which we presented at National Conferences.
Department Service
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Chemical Safety Officer for Department 2020 - Present
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Advisory Committee Respiratory Therapy Program 2020 - Present
Role: Other
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Search Committee 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Admission Committee Respiratory Therapy Program 2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Search Committee BSHS 2021 - 2022
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CAHS Alumni Committee 2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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FCCS 2022
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Interdisciplinary Service 2022
Professional Service
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GSRC 2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Great American Smoke Out 2021 - 2022