Program Instructor, Respiratory Therapist Apprenticeship

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

10/8/2025

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

520026

Job Title:

Program Instructor, Respiratory Therapist Apprenticeship

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Instructor, Respiratory Therapist Apprenticeship will provide instruction to apprentices enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Apprenticeship Programs at UW Health.  The instructor is responsible for instructing courses and correlating clinical/laboratory exercises for each course they teach, as assigned by the Program Manager. The Instructor's responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction and evaluation. While the Program Manager monitors the overall program direction and performance, the instructor ensures that course and clinical/laboratory exercises meet course objectives, for each course or lab they teach.

This position is responsible for education of clinical and supporting didactic education for registered apprentices and ensuring that it is kept updated as needed to ensure compliance with the regulations set forth by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Public Health. This individual is responsible for ensuring that students are well prepared for the National Certification exams and that all milestones outlined in the registered apprenticeship curriculum are met.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Direct student learning and assess student progress in achieving the requirements of the program in the appropriate learning domains.

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Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive education programs utilizing the fundamental principles of adult learning/education. Through this the instructor will be able to meet the orientation, ongoing competency, and professional development needs of the employee, with a specific focus on supporting the UW health model of professional nursing practice.

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Provide instruction that covers the curriculum for assigned classes and stays current on any changes through Madison College.

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Perform student evaluation and use continuous quality improvement techniques to determine the effectiveness of instruction and student achievement.

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Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.

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Maintain accurate student records.

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Create reports as requested.

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Identify students needing assistance. Refer and aid as needed.

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Prepare and update course syllabi for each course taught, using research outcomes for effective learning.

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Assist the other instructors as needed.

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Participate in program development activities and fosters achievement of goals and learning objectives.

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Attend and participate in program meetings and organization meetings as needed.

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Assure compliance with program expectations and support program outcomes.

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Assist in the enforcement of program regulations and report student conduct violations.

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Participate in community activities that are served by the program.

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Other duties as assigned to meet student, employer and program needs.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

(Select all that apply)

X

Infants (Birth - 11 months)

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Toddlers (1 - 3 years)

X

Preschool (4 - 5 years)

X

School Age (6 - 12 years)

X

Adolescent (13 - 19 years)

X

Young Adult (20 - 40 years)

X

Middle Adult (41 - 65 years)

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Older Adult (Over 65)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of a CoARC accredited school for Respiratory Therapy or related field

Required

Master's Degree

Preferred

2 years

as a Respiratory Therapist with preceptor experience or supervisor experience

Required

3 years

years of clinical teaching experience, including some instructional experience in the classroom (didactic). Needs to have inpatient experience. 

Preferred

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Wisconsin

Upon Hire

Required

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Upon Hire

Required

Basic Life Support/CPR

Upon Hire

Required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

within 6 months

Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

within 6 months

Required

Member of the American Association for Respiratory Care and/or Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care 

Preferred

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RT Instructor must be current and competent in the Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by education and/or experience, and have instruction in educational theory and techniques.

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Will have access to Madison College curriculum and resources.

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Possess strong RT clinical skills.

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Ability to teach to a variety of learners and abilities.

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The position requires a high level of organizational skills.

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Ability to communicate with a wide variety of staff, professors, administrators, patients, and the general public.

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Must be able to motivate and inspire students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.