Lisa Farach

Lisa Farach serves as Assistant Professor, Chair of the Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, and Program Director for the Respiratory Therapy Programs at Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Health Science (2017)
• Master of Science in Higher Education Administration

Professor Farach specializes in respiratory therapy with deep clinical expertise across critical care environments (ICU, CVICU, PICU, NICU) and pulmonary function testing. Her 29 years as a registered respiratory therapist and 24 years in academic education create a unique bridge between clinical practice and pedagogy. This dual perspective drives curriculum development focused on real-world cardiopulmonary care challenges and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

As both a registered nurse and respiratory therapy educator, she integrates cross-disciplinary clinical insights into program leadership. Her work emphasizes competency development for high-acuity patient scenarios, with particular attention to neonatal, pediatric, and cardiovascular critical care applications within respiratory therapy practice.