Director of Clinical Education - Respiratory Care

Job Summary:

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) must provided effective leadership in developing, conducting, and ongoing assessment of the clinical education program.  The DCE is responsible to the Program Director (PD) for the integration of clinical education with didactic education.  The DCE is responsible for preparing students for clinical experience.  This includes but is not limited to supervision of student-related clinical instructor activities; scheduling and maintenance of records pertaining to student clinical assignments; and maintain student files relative to completion of clinical requirements.  This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions:

1. Management of the program's clinical activities include organization, development, and administration of the clinical curriculum; planning for, acquisition of, and communication with, locations needed for development of evolving practice skills;
2. Maintains clinical affiliation agreements and/or Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs);
3. Secures clinical sites and scheduling/coordination of student clinical practicums and lab hours;
4. The DCE must have frequent, regular, and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates at all program locations;
5. The DCE must be available and accessible to students and clinical faculty when program students are engaged in clinical coursework;
6. Ensure that appropriate supervision/assessment of students is available at all clinical sites;
7. Ongoing assessment of the overall effectiveness of the clinical training for all students;
8. The DCE must work with the PD to ensure that student clinical exposures are coordinated with their didactic and laboratory education.
9. The DCE will assume other responsibilities within the program (administrative, teaching in the classroom and the laboratory) or as determined by the PD.
10. Develop and implement processes that reduce inconsistency among individuals who perform clinical evaluations;
11. Prepares and submits reports and statistics to the program director, administration, and appropriate outside agencies;
12. Acquisition and maintenance of the clinical laboratory equipment and supplies;
13. Attend local, state, and national respiratory educational conferences and meetings to earn Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE)) for credential and licensure maintenance;
14. Attend respiratory program meetings, divisional meetings, professional development meetings, respiratory program pinning and graduation ceremonies;
15. Serve on college-wide committee(s);
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

1. The DCE must have knowledge of the respiratory field and the clinical application of the classroom knowledge.
2. The DCE must have problem solving skills with critical thinking a major component of his/her ability.
3. Organization and time management skills are required.
4. Computer applications skills.
5. Knowledge of HIPPA and Patient Confidentiality Laws.
6. Knowledge of FERPA Laws.

Minimum Qualifications: