Stacy Black

Respiratory Therapy Program Director, Assistant Professor sblack@sf.edu

Education

AAS, Ivy Tech Community College; BAM, Trine University; MOL, Trine University

Bio

Stacy Black, MSOL, RRT, serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor for the Respiratory Therapy Program at the University of Saint Francis, where she leads the continued development and growth of the program across the Fort Wayne and Crown Point locations. She brings 25 years of healthcare experience and more than a decade in respiratory care, with clinical practice in adult and pediatric critical care and acute care settings.

Her career began as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care, home health and hospice and inpatient hospital settings before transitioning into respiratory therapy. Clinical work included care of both adult and pediatric patients, including experience in critical care and involvement in the development of a pediatric cystic fibrosis clinic. She also served as a cardiopulmonary clinical educator at a large healthcare system, supporting staff education, competency development and clinical training for respiratory care professionals.

These experiences shaped her commitment to compassionate patient care, service to others and helping students grow into confident respiratory therapists who pursue clinical excellence, develop strong leadership skills and contribute positively to their healthcare teams, communities and the advancement of the profession. Stacy is also dedicated to advancing awareness of respiratory therapy through community outreach and career exploration that helps inspire the next generation of respiratory care professionals and connects them with opportunities to pursue respiratory therapy through the University of Saint Francis program.

Areas of Interest

Adult Critical Care
Pediatric Respiratory Care
Respiratory Therapy Education
Clinical Training and Workforce Development
Community Outreach and Healthcare Career Awareness

Credentials and Certifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)