Kandy T. Woods

EMAIL: kandy.woods@famu.edu
PHONE: 850-599-3828
OFFICE: Health Science

Division of Cardiopulmonary Science
Lewis-Beck Building, Suite 319

Monday/Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

HSC 1000HB Orientation Health Science Tu, 11:00 a.m. -11:50 a.m.
RET 3495 Integration of Structure and Function of Human Systems Mo. Wed.10:35 a.m. -12:15 p.m
RET 4618 Advanced Practicum in Respiratory Therapy Mo. Wed. 9:00 a.m. -10:15 a.m.
RET 4886 Clinical Process and Interventions IV Tu. Th. 2:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
RET 4906 Directed Individual Study Fri. 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

bio

Kandy T. Woods, Director/Associate Instructor in the Division of Cardiopulmonary Science in the School of Allied Health Sciences. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Cardiopulmonary Science, and a Master of Public Health Degree (MPH) with a concentration in health policy and management at Florida A&M University. She is responsible for administrative responsibilities, program planning, curriculum development, and program review. She has been a respiratory therapist for 26 years and an educator for 21 years. Her primary clinical experiences are in the areas of neonatal/pediatric care, adult critical care, and extended and long-term care.

Areas of Interest

Clinical management of mechanical ventilators
Licensure exam success
Women’s Health

Education

Florida A&M University 2002
MPH with a concentration in Health Policy
Florida A&M University 1997
BS in Cardiopulmonary Science

Work History

Director/Associate Instructor 2023-Present
Florida A& M University, Tallahassee, FL
Interim Director/Associate Instructor 2022- 2023
Florida A& M University, Tallahassee, FL
Director of Clinical Education 2011-2022
Florida A& M University, Tallahassee, FL
Assistant Professor, 2002-2011
Florida A& M University, Tallahassee, FL

Academic Accoomplishments

2022 Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Board member
2021 Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Site Visitor
2019 American Association for Respiratory Care(AARC) Preliminary Sputum Bowl Judge
2018-2016 The Coalition for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoBGRTE)
2016 Summer Seminar panel discussion on inter-rater reliability
2015 Florida Disease Chronic Prevention Webinars
2013 Florida Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition
2020 University Health Sciences Clinical Courses Experiences Task Force Report, SOAHS representative
2017 University Career Advisory Committee, member
2016-2019 University Steering Homecoming Committee, member
2014-2008 University Faculty Senator
2012-2014 University Steering Committee, member
2016-current University Sabbatical and Professional Development Leave Committee, member
Simmons, M., Simmons, J., Lopez, I., and Woods, K., (2017)
Exploring the Influence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Creation of a Diverse Cardiopulmonary Science Workforce. Journal of National Society of Allied Health, 14(1), pg. 18-26.
Baldwin, A., Woods, K., and Simmons, M., (2006). Diversity of the Allied Health Workforce. Journal of Allied Health, 35(2) 116-119.
Baldwin, A., Copeland, M., and Woods, K., (2005). Asthma Management in Minority Populations: Issues and Recommendations. Journal of the National Society of Allied Health, 3(4), pg. 16-24
Johnson, P., Baldwin, A., Copeland (Simmons), M., and Woods, K. Comparisons Between Three Instructional Methods of Teaching Respiratory Mechanics. Respiratory Care Journal, 49(11), pg. 1379 (2004).
Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination and Clinical Simulation Examination Predictors of Success.
Poster Presentation, American Association Respiratory Care Congress (AARC) November 2022
Best Practices for Addressing Implications Of Social Determinants On Clinical Education: A Case Study of A Historically Black College & University’s Cardiopulmonary Science Program.
[Poster Presentation, October 2016-Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals (ASAHP)]
The Coalition for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Education (CoBGRTE) Summer-Forum for Inter-rater Reliability (IRR) for Clinical Preceptor Training. [Panelist, June 2016]
Strategies and best practices for successful professional board pass rate.
[Presenter, March 2016, National Society of Allied Health (NSAH)}
Suncoast Pulmonary Symposium: Baccalaureate Education Access for Florida Respiratory Therapist [Panelist, September 2010]
Keynote speaker for the “International Symposium” of the Bernard D. Hendricks Undergraduate Honors Conference: “The Global Impact on Public Health if Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Transitions to Epidemic or Pandemic”, March 2006]

Awards

2020 CoARC's "Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award
2019 CoARC's "Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award
2017 Tobacco Free Leon and Tobaco Free FAMU Faculty Advocate of the Year
2006 Keynote Speaker for International Symposium of the Bernard D Hendricks Undergraduate Honors Conference
2006 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions J. Warren Perry Distinguished Author Award

Courses Taught

HSC 1000 Orientation to Health Sciences
RET 3268 Critical Health Assessment & Interventions I w/lab
RET 3269 Advanced Critical Health Assessment & Interventions II w/lab
RET 3493 Health Assessment and Interventions Laboratory
RET 3495 Integration of Structure and Function of Human Systems
RET 3419 Diagnostics & Non-traditional Health Care Delivery w/lab
RET 3884 Clinical Process and Intervention I
RET 3885 Clinical Process and Intervention II
RET 4616 Advanced Seminar in Respiratory Therapy
RET 4618 Advanced Practicum in Respiratory Therapy
RET 4717 Pediatrics & Neonatal Respiratory Care w/lab
RET 4886 Clinical Process and Intervention III
RET 4887 Clinical Process and Intervention IV

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