Lisa Fuchs, EdD, MHA, RRT, CTTS, CHWC, ACUE | Allied Health | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Program Director and Associate Professor

Respiratory Care program
Department of Medical Sciences
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4000
phone 402.559.7633
Email

Academic Appointments:
Associate Professor & Program Director Respiratory Care Program, UNMC

Degrees/Certifications:
Ed.D in Leadership and Education (Methodist College)
MHA – Master’s in Health Administration (Bellevue University)
CTTS- Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (Mayo Clinic)
CHWC- Certified Health and Well-being Coach (Wellesley College)

Primary Teaching Responsibilities:

Oversee the MRC program
Develop curriculum
Teach in the program
Ongoing assessment of outcomes
Develop Clinical curriculum along with the Director of Clinical Education

Scholarly Activity:

Developed a Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy Program.
Review manuscripts for a notable publisher.
Accreditation site visitor.
Serve as a consultant on respiratory medical books.
In the past sat on a Research Committee for 10 years and reviewed research abstracts for dissemination and presentation.
Presented in London, England on “Tobacco Cessation and Emotional Intelligence.”
Moderated and served as the lead for judging research posters in London, England.
Speak locally, nationally, and globally on the professional scope of practice topics.

Publications: (last 5 years)

Interviewed in articles that are published in magazines/journals
In the process of working on publishing my first book. (2025)

Service:

Serve on American Lung Association Leadership Board (10+ years)
Served many roles on the Nebraska State Society of Respiratory Care (NSRC)
- Currently- House of Delegate for Nebraska
- Currently – Political Advocacy Contact Team (PACT) Hill Day in Washington, DC.
- Past – Vice President twice
- Past – President