PATRICK Lee JOHNSON, JR.

Led initiatives that advanced higher education in respiratory care and enhanced educational assessments within allied health programs. Oversaw accreditation efforts for allied health education programs across various institutions. Championed quality improvements that elevated program graduates' performance on professional credentialing examinations. Authored research publications and received accolades for teaching excellence and professional service. Earned the American Association for Respiratory Care Fellow (AARCF) designation in 2005, acknowledging sustained contributions to respiratory care.

• American Association for Respiratory Care, letter of commendation and professional recognition as expert in the field, 2001.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist, State of Florida Department of Health, Agency for Health Care Administration, 1990 - Present.
• Certification, Patient Assessment Course, American Association for Respiratory Care, 1997.
• Certificates of Training in Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Florida, 1991, 1992.
• Item Writer, Perinatal/Pediatric Specialty Examination, NBRC, Inc, 1994-97

• National Level
• 2000-present President, Lambda Beta Honor Society, National Honor Society for the Profession for Respiratory care
• 1998-00 President-Elect, Lambda Beta Honor Society, National Honor Society for the Profession for Respiratory Care
• 2000-02 Chair, Scholarship Review Committee, Lambda Beta Honor Society, National Honor Society for the Profession of Respiratory Care
• 2001-02Member, American Association for Respiratory Care Education Committee
• 1995-96 Member at Large, Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Mu Lambda Chapter
• 1994-present Appointed, Board of Directors, Lambda Beta Society Founding Chapter President, and Member, Lambda Beta Society Florida A&M University Chapter
• 1994-97 Appointed, Board of Trustees, National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Committee Appointments:
• Perinatal/Pediatrics Specialty Examination
• Written Registry Examination
• Certification for Respiratory Therapist Examination
• Self-Assessment Examinations
• Judicial and Ethics
• Public Relations
• 1989-94 Member, American Association for Respiratory Care Education Committee
• 1982-present National Board for Respiratory Care Item Writer
• 1979-96 Accreditation On-site Evaluator, Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education
• 1973-present Member, American Association for Respiratory Care
• State and Local Levels
• 2002-03 Board Member, Bond Community Health Center, Chair of Q/A Committee
• 2001-02 Board of Directors, American Lung Association of Florida
• 1995-97 Elected, Chapter 7 Director, Florida Society for Respiratory Care
• 1990-present Member, Florida Society for Respiratory Care
• 1989-90 President, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care
• 1994-97 Member, Faculty Committee on Respiratory Therapy Statewide Course Numbering System
• 1992-97 Chair, Philosophy Statement Committee, FSRC (Developed philosophy statement for curriculum framework for the Florida Department of Education)
• 1992-98 Chair, Curriculum Framework Committee, Statewide Common Course Numbering System, Florida Department of Education
• 1992-97 Member, Faculty Discipline Committee, Statewide Common Course Numbering System, State of Florida Department of Education
• 1988-89 President-Elect, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care (ASRC) Chair, Program Committee
• 1986-88 Member, Board of Directors, Central District Representative, ASRC
• 1973-90 Member, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care (ASRC)

• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2008 Multiple Comparisons among Mechanical Lung Simulators Using Differences in Pre-and Post Scores of Allied Health Students. Respiratory Care Education Annual, Vol. 17, 23-33.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr., Baldwin, A., Simmons, M., Woods, K. 2004 Comparisons Between Three Instructional Methods of Teaching Respiratory Mechanics, Respiratory Care (Abstract)
• International Respiratory Care Conference, November, Vol (49)11, page 1379.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2004 Benchmarking Success of Allied Health Education: A study of Respiratory Therapist Programs, Journal of National Allied Health
• (2)3, Spring/Summer, 2004, 49-61, 2004.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2003 Selected Characteristics of Successful Cardiopulmonary Science Programs, Education Bulletin, American Association for Respiratory Care, (Abstract) Spring, 2003.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2002 Characteristics Common to Successful Respiratory Care Education Programs, Journal of Allied Health
• (Accepted August 14, 2002).
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2002 Select Characteristics of Successful Respiratory Care Education Programs, Respiratory Care Education Annual
• (Abstract), Vol. 11, Spring, 29-31.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2001 The Extent to which Factors Relevant to Program Function Influence Effectiveness of Respiratory Care Education, Respiratory Care Education Annual.
• (10)1, Spring 2001, 15-32.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2000 The Application of a Theoretical Model for Conducting Evaluation of Allied Health Education Programs, Journal of Allied Health, (submitted for publication December 27, 2000).
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 1998 A Study of Relationships Between Program Components and Indicators of Outcome for Respiratory Therapy Programs Accredited 1990-96, The Foundation Forum, American Respiratory Care Foundation, (Abstract)
• Winter, 1998, 5.
• O'Daniel, C., Cullen, D.I., Douce, F.H., Ellis, G.R., Mikles, S.P., Wiezalis, C.P., Johnson, P. L., Lorance, N.D., Rinker, R. 1992 The Future Educational Needs of Respiratory Care Practitioners: A Delphi Study, Respiratory Care
• 1992; (37)1: 65-78.

• - Sit for National Board For Respiratory Care Written Registry and Clinical Simulation Comprehensive Examinations, Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc., 8/12/02.
• - 9th Annual Pulmonary Symposium, American Lung Association of Florida, 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), 3/14/02-3/15/02.
• - American Biosystems, Inc, Professional Development Grant, 6 CEUs, Clearwater, FL, 3/24/01-3/25/01.
• - Summer Forum, American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), 9.25 CEU, Naples, FL, 7/21/01-7/01.
• - Annual National Society of Allied Health Meeting, 4 CEUs, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 3/23/00-3/26/00.
• - 46th International Respiratory Congress, AARC, 13.5 CEUs, Cincinnati, OH, 10/7/00-7/10/00.
• - National AIDS Minority Information and Education, 10 CEUs, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, 11/19/99.
• - 44th International Respiratory Congress, AARC, 3 CEUs, Atlanta, GA, 11/7/98.
• - Patient Assessment Course, Certificate, American Association for Respiratory Care, San Antonio, TX, 1/97.
• - Clinical Outcomes Institute, 2.05 CEUs (20.5 clock hrs), Towson State University, Towson, Maryland, 11/18-20/95
• - National AIDS Minority Information and Education, 4 CEUs, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, 9/19/94.
• - Respiratory Care Education Update, (10 clock hrs), Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL, 9/93.
• -38th Annual Convention, American Association for Respiratory Care, 1992.

• Contributor In W. V. Wojciechowski 2000 Electronic Practice Test (CD) in W. V. Wojciechowski the Written Registry Exam Review for Respiratory Care: Guidelines for Success (2nd edition) Delmar, Thompson Learning: Albany, NY.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2000 Scholarship Should Be a Priority in the Pathway of the Future, Lambda Beta Newsletter: The National Honor Society for Respiratory Care, Vol. 7, No. 1, Winter 2001, 2.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2000 Year 2000 Marks the Ninth Annual Pinning Ceremony for Graduates at Florida A&M University. Lambda Beta Newsletter: The National Honor Society for Respiratory Care, Vol. 7, No. 1, Summer 2000, 2.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2000 Tell me about Lambda Beta, Lambda Beta Newsletter: The National Honor Society for Respiratory Care, Vol. 7, No. 1, Summer 2000, 1-2.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 1999 A Study of Relationships Between Program Components and Indicators of Outcome for Respiratory Therapy Programs Accredited Between 1990 and 1996, American Respiratory Care Foundation, American Association for Respiratory Care, (Abstract) Winter, 1998, 5.
• Johnson, Jr., P. L. 1999 A Study of Relationships between Program Components and Outcome of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Programs, (Doctoral Dissertation, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 1999). Bell and Howell (formerly U.M.I. Dissertation Services), 9993287.
• Long, J. L., Burgin, J.C., Cohen, N. H., Goding, W. W., Johnson, P.L., Jr., Lawrence, R. M. & Stanley, S. 1999 NBRC Entry-Level CRT Form VII Self-Assessment Examination, National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. and Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc.: Lenexa, KS.
• Long, J. L., Burgin, J.C., Cohen, N. H., Goding, W. W., Johnson, P.L., Jr., Lawrence, R. M. & Stanley, S. 1999 NBRC Entry-Level CRT Form VII Self-Assessment Examination Explanations National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. and Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc.: Lenexa, KS.
• Long, J. L., Burgin, J.C., Cohen, N. H., Goding, W. W., Johnson, P.L., Jr., Lawrence, R. M. & Stanley, S. 1999 NBRC Entry-Level CRT Form VIII Self-Assessment Examination, National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. and Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc.: Lenexa, KS.

• Long, J. L., Burgin, J.C., Cohen, N. H., Goding, W. W., Johnson, P.L., Jr., D.I., Douce, F.H., Ellis, G.R., Lawrence, R. M. & Stanley, S. 1999 NBRC Entry-Level CRT Form VIII Self-Assessment Examination Explanations National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. and Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc.: Lenexa, KS.
• Agho, A. O., Williams 1995 Assessment of Attitudes and Computer Knowledge Among respiratory Therapy Students, Distinguished Papers Monograph, American Association for Respiratory Care, submitted January (unpublished).
• O'Daniel, C., Cullen, D.I., Douce, F.H., Ellis, G.R., Mikles, S.P., Wiezalis, C.P., Johnson, P. L., Jr., Lorance, N.D., Rinker, R. 1989 1989 Delphi Study Report, Education Committee, American Association for Respiratory Care, Dallas, TX.

• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2004 Comparisons Between Three Instructional Methods of Teaching of Teaching Respiratory Mechanics, 50th AARC International Congress Open Forum Respiratory Care, New Orleans, LA.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 2004 Comparisons Between Three Methods of Instruction for Teaching Difficult Subject Matter, 2004 Annual Conference, Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Tampa, Florida.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2002 Toxic Mold: The Effects on Patients with Asthma, 9th Annual Pulmonary Symposium American Lung Association of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2002 Living with Asthma and Respiratory Allergies, presentation to Bethel Baptist Church Conference, sponsored by the Health Care Ministry, July.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2001 Research paper presented, Characteristics of Successful Respiratory Care Educational Programs, Summer Forum, American Association for Respiratory Care, Naples, FL, July.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2001 Paper presented, Using Multimedia Applications for Effective Teaching and Learning, Faculty Development Conference, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee FL, August.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2001 Presenter, The Effects of Airborne Particles on Individuals Who Have Asthma, One Hundred Black Men, Tallahassee, FL, May.

• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 2000 Paper presented, A Study of Relationships Between Program Inputs and Respiratory Therapy Educational Program Performance, 16th Annual National Society of Allied Health Conference, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March.
• Johnson, P.L., Jr. 1996 Respiratory Health, Promoting Wellness in African American Elderly, University of Florida Geriatric Center, Tallahassee, FL, June, 1996.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 1994 Group Facilitator, Educational Consensus Conference, American Association for Respiratory Care Summer Forum, St. Petersburg, FL, July, 1994.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 1993 Group Facilitator, Educational Consensus Conference, American Association for Respiratory Care, October 1993, Bethesda MD.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 1993 Discussion Leader, State University System Department Chairpersons Workshop, October 10-13, 1993, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL.
• Johnson, P. L., Jr. 1990 Varying Inspiratory Flow Patterns in Mechanical Ventilation, 1990 Annual Convention, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care, Montgomery, AL

• Multicultural Competency Development Program, Florida A&M University School of Allied Health Sciences Health Careers Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, contributing author, 2.1 million dollars (submitted January, 2002).
• Assisted in the development of the Minority Tobacco Control Task Force Mini-Grant Program and participated in the Minority Resource Development Center at FAMU, Florida Department of Health, $668,695.00, funded, 2000.
• H. F. Helmholtz, MD Education Research Grant, American Respiratory Care Foundation, 1999/$3,400.00, funded, 1999.
• Dissertation Research Grant, Office of Graduate Studies, Florida State University, 1999/$500.00, funded, 1999.
• Core faculty member, Geriatric Center on Aging, University of Florida - Core Faculty, 1990, 1992, 1995/$25,000.00, funded annually.
• Faculty, Administration on Aging, Grant participant, U.S. Department of health and Human Services, 1990-92/$71,000.00 annually, funded annually.
• Clinical Site Coordinator, Big Bend Area on Health Education Center, 1990-95, $5,000.00, funded annually.