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Dr. Lynda Harkins

  • Clinical Associate Professor - Department of Respiratory Care
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Biography and expertise

My career in Respiratory Care began during high school when I worked as an on-the-job trainee, administering treatments and oxygen therapy after school and on weekends—back in a time when licensure wasn’t a requirement. Those early experiences ignited my passion for patient care, which has only grown stronger over the years. To this day, Respiratory Care continues to be my dream profession.

I earned my registry in 1982 at the Medical College of Georgia, a master’s degree in Allied Health Sciences from Texas State in 1988, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Austin in 1993

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Curriculum and Instruction

University of Texas at Austin, 1993

Master's Degree

MSHP in Health Professions

Texas State University, 1988

Bachelor's Degree

BSRT in Respiratory Therapy

Augusta University, 1981

  • Harkins, Lynda T (Principal), Harkins, C. (Co-Principal). Training Grant, Department of Health & Human Services, $280000. (Funded: 1996). Grant.
  • Harkins, Lynda T (Principal), Harkins, C. (Co-Principal). Training Grant, Department of Health & Human Services, $280000. (Funded: 1995). Grant.
  • Harkins, Lynda T (Principal), Harkins, C. (Co-Principal). Training Grant, Department of Health & Human Services, $280000. (Funded: 1994). Grant.
  • Harkins, Lynda T. School of Health Professions Grant, $500. (Funded: 1992). Grant.
  • Harkins, Lynda T. Merrick Grant, $1500. (Funded: 1991). Grant.
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  • Harkins, L. T. (2011). [Review of Pharmacology, An Introduction, by H. Hitner & B. Nagle]. Columbus, Ohio: McGraw-Hill.
  • Russian, C., Harkins, L. T., Marshall, S., Engelhardt, M., & Shamrock, B. (2008). Inter-Rater Reliability Among Respiratory Care Clinical Instructors: Pilot Study. Respiratory Care Education Annual, 17, 7–12.
  • Harkins, L. T. (2001). [Review of Exam Review and Study Guide for Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care, by R. Harwood]. Journal of Allied Health.
  • Harkins, L. T., & Carter, M. (1999). Teaching through the peephole: the challenges of interactive television. College & University Media Review, 6(1), 43–59.
  • Harkins, L. T., & Harkins, C. (1999). SWTelehealth project Launched. The TSAHP Chronicle, 4–5.
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Alpha Chi Favorite Professor, 2019, Texas State University. November 1, 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Texas State Award for Excellence in Online Teaching. December 2018 - February 2019
  • Award / Honor Nominee: NISOD Excellence Award. September 2015
  • Award / Honor Nominee: NISOD Excellence Award. September 2014
  • Award / Honor Nominee: NISOD Excellence Award. September 2013
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  1. Member

    Respiratory Care, Advisory Board Member

  2. Member

    7th Annual Awards for Excellence in On-line Teaching Selection Committee

  3. Reviewer / Referee

    AARC: American Respiratory Care Foundation Education Recognition Awards

  4. Member

    McLennan Community College, Research Review Committee

  5. Member

    McLennan Community College, Honors College Committee

  6. Other

    Rho Kappa Pi Student Organization

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