Ralph "Chip" Zimmerman

Doctor of Philosophy
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
Major: Educational Leadership

Master of Science in Management
Troy University, Troy, AL
Major: Healthcare Management

Bachelor of Science
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 05/01
Major: Cardiopulmonary Care Science
Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Major: Political Science

Clinical Expertise
Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care

Courses Taught

• Neonatal Respiratory Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Pulmonary Disease
• Research Seminar

Research Interests

• End-of-Life Education
• Interprofessional Education

Selected Publications

• Zimmerman, C., Gardenhire, D.  The history and impact of mandatory student health insurance in respiratory care.  Respiratory Care Education Annual.  Fall 2012, Volume 21.  35-42.
• Zimmerman, C.  Impact of the TEACH act and other copyright laws on distance education.  Respiratory Care Education Annual.  Fall 2011, Volume 20.  17-24
• Zimmerman, C.  Lack of End of Life Education in the Allied Health Curriculum.  AARC Education Section Bulletin. July 15, 2010.

Selected Presentations

• “Initiation of Collaborative Education- A Case Study.”  American Association of Respiratory Care Summer Forum.  July 15, 2013, Orlando, FL.
• Pedatric/Neonatal Pathophysiology Review.”  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist Board Examination Review.  (September 13, 2013; September 19, 2014; September 11, 2015).
• “Interprofessional Education at Georgia State University: Past, Present, and Future.”  Division of Respiratory Therapy Clinical Preceptor Update, (August 2015).
• “Aerosolized Medications: Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Asthma.” Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care. Nashville, TN. April, 2017.

Funding

• 2016-2017 Lewis School Teaching Excellence Award ($10,000).
• D09HP26964  Moloney (PD)  07/01/2014-06/30/2017
• HRSA Advanced Nursing Education  $344,100  (Total Direct Costs Year 1
• HRSA Advanced Nursing Educatoin $344,100 (Total Direct Costs Year 2)
• Interprofessional Education to Improve Care of Persons with Multiple Chronic Conditions.  The funding supports the development of integrating interprofessional collaborative education for advanced health professions students with a focus on caring for those with multiple chronic illnesses.
  Role: Core Faculty.  (10% Effort Academic Year, 10% Effort Summer)
• Digital Fellowship, Zimmerman, R.Georgia State University Center for Instructional Innovation FY 2013-2014, $3,000 (Funded)
• Zimmerman, R. “Giraffe Infant Care Station for Neonatal Resuscitation.”  FY 2013, $25,000.00.  TF2013-0074. (Funded)
• Zimmerman, R. “Pediatric and Adult Critical Care Simulators.”  FY 2012, $66,766.00.  TF2012-0123. (Funded)

Memberships

• Coalition for Baccalaureate & Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoBGRTE)
• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Member
• AARC Education Section Member
• Georgia State University Alumni Association
• The National Board for Respiratory Care

Service

• Founding Member of the Interprofessional Education Committee at Georgia State
• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Neonatal/Pediatric Review Course.
• Trinity House Smoking Cessation Outreach

Awards and Honors

• Member of the Lambda Beta Society
• 2018 Governor's Teaching Fellowship
• 2016-2017 Lewis School Teacher of the Year
• 2017 AARC Editor’s Choice Award, 63rd International Respiratory Congress
• Alpha Eta National Honor Society for Health Professions (Faculty Inductee, 2017)
• 2016 Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions Educational Excellence Award
• Lambda Beta National Honor Society for Respiratory Care (inducted 2001)
• Georgia State University Digital Champion