Dr. Irving T Spivey, Author
Healthcare administrator, educator and compliance professional. Twenty-four years with the Department of Veterans Affairs, nine of them as Chief of Respiratory Therapy, and a lifetime spent turning hard-won experience into training that helps new leaders succeed.
For First-Time Respiratory Therapy Supervisors with Little or No Prior Supervisory Experience
The goal of this Immediate On-Demand Emergent Administrative Training program is to provide essential administrative insights not typically covered in clinical Respiratory Therapy (RT) programs. This training is specifically designed for RT students, aspiring respiratory therapists, and new RT supervisors with little or no prior supervisory experience.
When first stepping into a supervisory role, many face a steep learning curve, often relying on trial and error. This program serves as a valuable resource, enabling inexperienced RT supervisors to transition into management roles more smoothly and efficiently, accelerating their ability to lead with confidence from the outset.
Spivey, I. (2024). Immediate On-Demand Emergent Administrative Training Program for First-Time Respiratory Therapy Supervisors with Little or No Prior Supervisory Experience. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
My name is Irving T. Spivey, and I dedicated 24 years of service to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy and became a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
For the last nine years of my career with the VA, I served as the Chief of the Respiratory Therapy Department. During this time, I also attended the Department of Veterans Affairs Graduate Healthcare Administration Program, completing the Health System Management Specialist program from June 2009 to June 2010.
After retiring in 2012 with 31 years of federal service, I continued my education, earning a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Compliance and a Doctor of Healthcare Administration degree. Drawing on these diverse experiences, I wrote this book to share the insights I gained throughout my career in healthcare administration.
Looking ahead, my future career interests include roles as a Healthcare Compliance Officer, Educator, Consultant, Healthcare Administrator, and Board Member. There is nothing I look forward to more than a challenge that allows me to make a positive difference. I am confident in my ability to excel in these areas, and my track record of achievements speaks to the skills and dedication I bring to the table. I understand the art of fostering consensus, and I consider myself a well-rounded professional.
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Dissertation: Immediate On-Demand Emergent Administrative Training Program for First-Time Respiratory Therapy Supervisors with Little or No Prior Supervisory Experience.
Delaware Law School, Wilmington, DE
Concentration in Regulatory Analysis and Compliance.
Delaware Law School, Wilmington, DE
Specialized legal studies in Regulatory Analysis and Compliance in Health Law. Certificate of Completion awarded in accordance with the requirements of the Compliance Certification Board.
City University of New York, Hunter College Campus, New York, NY
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, New York, NY
Certificate of Completion — successfully completed the educational and clinical requirements of the Division of Respiratory Therapy and demonstrated professional competence in the field (June 5, 1995).
City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY
City University of New York, City College, New York, NY
San Francisco VA Medical Center — San Francisco, CA
Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Capitol Health Care Network 5 (VISN 5), Linthicum, MD
Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program — completed a competitive VA administrative fellowship with rotations across four hospitals, gaining experience in healthcare operations, clinical services and hospital administration.
San Francisco VA Medical Center — San Francisco, CA
San Francisco VA Medical Center — San Francisco, CA
San Francisco VA Medical Center — San Francisco, CA
New York-Presbyterian / Lower Manhattan Hospital — New York, NY
New York VA Medical Center — New York, NY
New York VA Medical Center — New York, NY
New York VA Medical Center — New York, NY
34C MOS
Jun 1985 – Sep 198675F MOS
Mar 1982 – Nov 198475D MOS
Feb 1981 – Feb 1982AFSC 2A631
Jun 1977 – Nov 198052B20 MOS
Jan 1975 – Oct 1976Adjunct Faculty / Clinical Respiratory Therapy Instructor · November 2003 – January 2012
San Francisco, CA
Nov 2003 – Jun 2009Salida, CA
Dec 2008 – Jan 2012Pleasant Hill, CA
Sep 2007 – Jan 2012San Bruno, CA
Sep 2004 – Jan 2012Degrees, licences, awards and certificates earned across four decades of federal, clinical and academic service. Click any item to view it full size.
Licensed — February 28, 2026
Certified — November 11, 1995 – Present
Military Training and Education
34C MOS
United States Army — Fort Gordon, GA
November 1984 – June 198575D MOS
United States Army — Fort Jackson, SC
November 1980 – January 1981AFSC 2A631
U.S. Air Force Reserve — Chanute Air Force Base, IL
April 1977 – June 197952B20 MOS
United States Army — Fort Belvoir, VA
January 1975 – March 1975
United States Army — Fort Dix, NJ
November 1974 – December 1974United States Army
November 1, 1974 – October 29, 1976United States Air Force Reserves
April 1977 – October 1980United States Army
November 18, 1980 – September 3, 1986There is nothing in life that I look forward to more than a challenge to make a difference somewhere for the better.— Dr. Irving T Spivey, DHA, MJ, HSMS, BSRT, RRT