Dr. Amanda Leightner
Associate Professor
Health Professions
Cushwa Hall 1140
phone: (330) 941-2630
Bio
Dynamic, motivated professional with over 13 years of experience in higher education and 23 in the Respiratory and Polysomnography field, demonstrating outstanding teaching and administrative skills. Innovative instructor, incorporating dynamic, synergistic style to collaborate in team teaching and inspiring dedication to lifelong learning. Demonstrated administrative abilities, coordinating staff and resources to ensure a quality educational experience for all students aligned with institutional mission and accreditation requirements.
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Education
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2022
Ph D, Health Sciences
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio
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2011
Other, Master of Health and Human Services
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio,
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2000
BS, BSRC
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio
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Awards and Honors
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2022
AARC
American Association for Respiratory Care Fellowship
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2022
Finance and Accounting National Organization
2022 Lyband Award for Strategic Fiannce and Accounting
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2021
AARC
2021 AARC Specialty Practitioner of the Year Award
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2021
AARC
2012 AARC Garth B Gish Scholarship Award Recipient
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2018
OSRC
2018 Ohio Society for Respiratory Care Educator of the Year Award
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2017
Youngstown State University
YSU Libra Award
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2016
Youngstown State University
YSU Student Service Award
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Professional Positions
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2022 -
National Board for Respiratory Care
Sleep Disorder Exam Chair
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2022 -
National Board for Respiratory Care
Public Relations Chair
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2022 -
Lambda Beta Honorary Society
President Elect
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2021 -
National Board for Respiratory Care
SDS Job Analysis Sub Group
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2021 -
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Sleep Section Chair
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2020 -
National Board for Respiratory Care
Rules and Bylaws Committe
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2020 -
National Board for Respiratory Care
Judicial and Ethics Committee
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2020 -
National Board For Respiratory Care
Board of Directors
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2020 -
National Board for Respiratory Care
Admissions Committee
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2019 - 2020
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Programmatic Site Visitor
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2019 -
Youngstown State University
Associate Professor
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2015 -
Younstown State University
Director of Clinical Education
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2015 - 2019
Ohio Sleep Society
Past President and BOD
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2013 - 2019
Youngstown State University
Assistant Professor
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2012 - 2020
Ohio Society for Respiratory Care
Diagnostic Program Planning Committee
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2012 - 2022
Ohio Society for Respiratory Care
Program Planning Committee
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2011 - 2013
Cuyahoga Community College
Clinical Coordinator Polysomnography
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2011 - 2015
American Association of Sleep Technologists
Standards and Guidelines Committee
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2008 - 2011
Mercy Health Saint Elizabeth Hospital
RRT
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2007 - 2011
Youngstown State University
Adjunct Part Time Faculty
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2003 - 2008
Salem Community Hospital
Lead RPSGT
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2000 - 2003
Akron General Hospital
RRT
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2000 -
American Heart Association
Instructor
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Administrative Assignments
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2015 - present
Coordinator
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Intellectual Contributions
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2022
"Patient Adherence with Positive Airway Pressure Devices Used in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea"
A. Leightner
, volume Number: 3774656 -
2021
"What Management Accountants Can Learn from Neuroscience to Develop Talent and Expertise."
A. Leightner
Management Accounting Quarterly, volume 22 No3 -
2021
"Treating Sleep Disorders in the Era of Covid-19"
A. Leightner
AARC Newsroom -
2019
"Weigh Down and Sleep"
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 64 No 10 -
2019
"Surfactant Replacement Therapy. Chapter 28. Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care"
A. Leightner
ones and Bartlett Publishing -
2019
"Equipment for Respiratory Care. Chapter 15."
A. Leightner
Jones and Bartlett, volume 2nd ed. -
2018
"Timing is Everything."
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 63 No 10. -
2018
"The Effect of Waist Trainers on Breathing."
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 63 No 10 -
2017
"Sleep Hygiene and College Students"
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 62 No 10 -
2017
"No More Snore"
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 62 No 10 -
2017
"Birt-Hogg-Dube’ Syndrome. Uncommon Germline Nonsense Mutation of FLCN Gene Detected"
A. Leightner
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Journal, volume 3 Issue 2 -
2017
"Availability and Education of Using Spacers or Holding Chambers with MDI’s."
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 62 No 10. -
2017
"Airway Management, Artificial Ventilation, and Oxygenation."
A. Leightner
Pearson, volume (11th ed. -
2017
"Advanced Airway Management"
A. Leightner
Pearson, volume 11th ed.) -
2017
"Acute Anaphylaxis and Asthma School Management Plans: Use of Epinephrine Pens and Rescue Inhalers within the School Environment."
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 62 No 10 -
2016
"Procedure, Guidelines and Education in Pulmonary Function Laboratory."
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 61 No 10. -
2016
"Guidelines and Education in Pulmonary Function Laboratory."
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 61 No 10. -
2016
"Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases"
A. Leightner
S.C. Publishing, volume 2nd Edition. -
2015
"Why Are College Students Saying No to Organ Donation?"
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 60 No 10. -
2015
"Wait College Students Sleep?"
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 60 No 10 -
2015
"Epinephrine Pen Training at Grades k-12 Schools"
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 60 No 10 -
2014
"CPR Certification among Faculty at Elementary Schools"
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 59 -
2014
"Comparison of the Small Volume Nebulizer to the Aeroneb Solo Nebulizer for the Growth of Infectious Micororganisms"
A. Leightner-Roby
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 59 -
2014
"A Study of Bodybuilders Predisposition to Sleep Disorders."
A. Leightner
Respiratory Care Journal, volume 59 No 10. -
2013
"Disruptive Behavior in the Workplace."
A. Leightner-Roby
Respiratory Care Education Annual
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Professional Service
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2023 - present
Committee Chair
AARC -
2022 - present
Officer, President/Elect/Past
Lambda Beta Society -
2021 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
NBRC -
2020 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
NBRC -
2020 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
NBRC -
2020 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
NBRC -
2020 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
NBRC -
2020 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
NBRC -
2020 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
NBRC -
2020 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
NBRC -
2019 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
OSRC -
2015 - present
Committee Member
AAST -
2013 - present
Member
Omicron Delta Kappa -
2013 - present
Board of Directors of a Company
HPAC -
2012 - present
Committee Member
OSRC -
2012 - present
Committee Member
OSRC
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Public Service
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2017 - 2023
Volunteer
Fitch High School Cross Country Boosters -
2013 - 2013
Volunteer
Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio Troop #80037 Leader -
2013 - 2017
Volunteer
St. Michael Parish -
2013 - 2022
Volunteer
Austintown Parent Teacher Association PTA Health and Wellness Chair. -
2013 - 2023
Volunteer
Leukemia/Lymphoma Society Neighborhood Volunteer -
2013 - 2024
Volunteer
Youngstown Community Cup -
2013 - 2024
Volunteer
Susan G. Komen Fight Against Breast Cancer Volunteer -
2013 - 2024
Volunteer
Middle School/ High School Career Day Speaker -
2013 - 2024
Volunteer
Cystic Fibrosis -
2002 - 2024
Volunteer
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
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