Breathing Easier in Las Vegas

Pima Medical Institute, 3333 E. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas recently hired Lori Johnston as the Clinical Director of their Respiratory Therapy program.

(PRWEB) November 20, 2005 -- Pima Medical Institute, 3333 E. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas recently hired Lori Johnston as the Clinical Director of their Respiratory Therapy program.

Johnston has nearly a decade of experience ranging from being a home-health care therapist educating patients and families on their equipment and medications, to working as a Clinical Coordinator, educating therapists, nurses, student interns and physicians. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Cardiopulmonary Care from Georgia State University and recently completed her Master’s degree in Education

“Lori’s skills in organization, planning and development, as well as her passion for developing qualified respiratory therapists is a perfect match for us,” said Daryl Goldberg, campus director for the Las Vegas career college. “With Lori’s expertise, as well as the professionalism, experience and enthusiasm of PMI’s faculty and staff, we are confident we will continue to have the best Respiratory Therapy program in the state.”

Graduates of the 88 credit-hour Respiratory Therapy program receive an Associate of Occupational Science degree. The program consists of classes in medical ethics, mathematics, chemistry, physics, human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, advanced respiratory care techniques (including neonatal and adult special care procedures), general and advanced pharmacology, cardiopulmonary disease, patient assessment and the therapeutics that are required to function at the patient’s bedside in the hospital setting.

PMI is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. The privately owned school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training in allied health facilities within the community. This gives the student the opportunity to function in a working environment.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Chula Vista, CA, Seattle and Renton, WA; Las Vegas, NV; as well as Colorado Springs and Denver. Additional information is available by calling their toll free number, 888-442-5998 or online at http://www.pmi.edu.

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