Crystal L. Fishman

Goodyear, Arizona
Crystal L. Fishman Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Respiratory Therapy

Keywords/Search Terms:

Respiratory Therapy Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Therapy Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Therapy Pulmonary Disease, ACLS, Hemodynamics

Education:

Masters of Science in Education, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Bachelor of Science in Management, University of Phoenix; Associates in Applied Science, Union County College

Years in Practice:

26

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

1

Additional Information

Senior Program Director, Respiratory Therapy — Pima Medical Institute A seasoned healthcare professional and educator with more than 26 years of comprehensive experience in respiratory therapy, academia, and professional consulting. Currently serving as Senior Program Director of Respiratory Therapy at Pima Medical Institute, bringing an exceptional depth of clinical knowledge and leadership to the next generation of respiratory care practitioners. As a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist, career experience spans the full spectrum of respiratory care — from high-acuity adult med/surgical and trauma environments to the specialized and demanding settings of pediatric and neonatal intensive care. This broad clinical foundation has informed both practice and teaching, ensuring students receive training grounded in real-world application across the most critical areas of the field. Qualified Expert Witness in respiratory therapy and medical malpractice cases within acute care settings, providing authoritative professional testimony and analysis drawn from knowledge of front-line clinical experience. In addition to clinical practice, serves as an accomplished respiratory therapy educator, guiding students pursuing both Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees. A recognized contributor to Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 11th Edition — the definitive textbook in the field — reflecting a commitment to advancing the profession through scholarly contribution. In 2014, founded ExamFacts LLC, a boutique continuing education and exam preparation firm designed specifically for Certified Respiratory Therapists and respiratory therapy graduates seeking to earn their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. The firm offers targeted, high-quality educational resources through an innovative e-learning and online platform, helping candidates succeed through focused, evidence-based instruction. Areas of Expertise: Subject matter expert in the fundamentals of respiratory care; expert witness services in respiratory and medical malpractice litigation; online education and e-learning development; continuing education program design; and professional consulting for healthcare organizations and educational institutions.