Aaron Light

Aaron Light serves as the Dean of Health Sciences at Ozarks Technical Community College since June 2003, also performing roles as Program Director and Director of Clinical Education. Responsibilities include teaching courses in pharmacology, mechanical ventilation, and various aspects of pulmonary disease, while overseeing clinical activities for students. Aaron Light is an Editorial Board Member for the Respiratory Care Education Annual with the American Association for Respiratory Care since 2019 and was a faculty member at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies from January 2015 to July 2022. Previous experience includes working as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at St. Johns Regional Medical Center, focusing on adult critical care. Academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Health Science from Nova Southeastern University, a Master’s in Respiratory Care Leadership from Northeastern University, and multiple undergraduate degrees in Respiratory Therapy and Administrative Management from Missouri State University.