Michael R. Harshfield, RRT, MHED
Respiratory Therapist
25303 Mill Pond Ln Spring Texas, 77373About
Michael R. Harshfield, RRT, MHEd, is a leading Registered Respiratory Therapist currently retired from Lone Star College in Houston, Texas, where he served as Instructor and Professor in the Respiratory Care program. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree at Tacoma Community College, Michael completed his Master of Higher Education degree at the University of Puget Sound. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in his field, he maintains a professional membership with the American Association for Respiratory Care.
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Professional Society Memberships
- American Association for Respiratory Care
What do you attribute your success to?
- His love for teaching, strong association with his colleagues and good leaders.
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Fishing
Favorite professional publications
- American Association for Respiratory Care Journal, New England Journal of Medicine
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