Respiratory Care Provider Instructor

Emergency airway management and mechanical ventilation.

Pulmonary function assessment and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation.

Critical care transport ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and patient monitoring equipment.

Cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation during patient transport.

Rapid patient evacuation procedures supporting combat, disaster response, and humanitarian operations.

Demonstrate proper operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory and critical care transport equipment.

Utilize high-fidelity simulation equipment and medical manikins to recreate realistic in-flight patient care scenarios.

Develop and maintain lesson plans, learning objectives, instructional materials, and student resources in accordance with USAF CCATT guidelines.

Evaluate student performance through written examinations, practical skills assessments, simulation exercises, and oral evaluations.

Participate in curriculum review boards and continuously integrate current evidence-based respiratory and critical care practices into course content.

Demonstrate best practices for respiratory monitoring, ventilator management, oxygen utilization, patient stabilization, and patient packaging during aeromedical transport.

Participate in after-action reviews, quality assurance initiatives, and continuous program improvement activities.

Advise the Medical Director and Course Director on respiratory care best practices, transport medicine, oxygen utilization, and disaster response procedures.

Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grades, competency documentation, and course performance metrics.

Attend faculty meetings, planning sessions, curriculum development meetings, and other administrative activities.

Participate in professional development activities, continuing education, peer reviews, and simulated aeromedical evacuation exercises.

Ensure compliance with military safety standards, transport protocols, and proper handling of medical equipment within operational training environments.