Dr. Irving T Spivey, Author
Available For Guest Speaker Presentations
Book Overview
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.
DR. SPIVEY’S JOURNEY
Irving T Spivey, DHA, MJ, HSMS, BSRT, RRT
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.
PROFESSIONAL Career Objectives
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. I invite you to review my website to see the broad range of experiences I have to offer.
Professional Qualifications and Skills
- Published Author.
- Doctor of Health Administration Degree, MUSC.
- Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Compliance Degree, DLS.
- Department of Veterans Affairs Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program for the Health System Management Specialist Certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Degree, LIU.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, NYS License.
- Computer Repairman, U.S Army Certification.
- Jet Engine Mechanic, U.S. Air Force Reserves Certification.
- Personnel Information System Management Specialist, U.S. Army Certification.
- Mobil Electrical Power Generator Mechanic, U.S. Army Certification.
Professional Work EXPERIENCE
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Chief / Technical Director, Respiratory Therapy,
June 2010 – January 2012.
Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Capitol Health Care Network 5 (VISN 5)
Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program
On-The-Job Health System Management Specialist Training Course,
June 2009 – June 2010.
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Chief / Technical Director, Respiratory Therapy.
November 2003 – June 2009.
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Interim Chief / Technical Director, Respiratory Therapy,
June 2003 – November 2003.
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Assistant Chief / Technical Director, Respiratory Therapy,
November 2001 – June 2003.
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full time,
June 2001 – November 2001.
Department of Veterans Affairs, NYVA Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus,
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full time,
June 1999 – June 2001.
Department of Veterans Affairs, NYVA Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus,
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician, Full time,
March 1996 – June 1999.
Department of Veterans Affairs, NYVA Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus,
Medical Supply Technician, Full time,
February 1988 – March 1996.
United States Army, V Corp Headquarters, Frankfurt, Germany,
Computer Repairman,
June 1985 – September 1986.
United States Army, Fort Hood, TX,
Personnel Information System Management Specialist, (SIDPERS Data Analyst),
May 1984 – November 1984.
United States Army, 8th PERSCOM, Seoul, Korea,
Personnel Information System Management Specialist, (SIDPERS Data Analyst),
April 1983 – April 1984.
United States Army, Fort Ord, CA,
Personnel Information System Management Specialist, (SIDPERS Data Analyst),
March 1982 – March 1983,
United States Army, Camp Red Cloud, Korea,
Enlisted Personnel Records Specialist,
February 1981 – February 1982.
United States Air Force Reserves, Travis, AFB, CA.,
C-141 Jet Engine Mechanic,
July 1979 – November 1980.
United States Air Force Reserves, McGuire, AFB, NJ.,
C-141 Jet Engine Mechanic,
June 1977 – July 1979.
United States Army, Fort Campbell, KY.,
Mobil Electrical Power Generator Mechanic,
April 1976 – October 1976.
United Stated Army, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea,
Mobil Electrical Power Generator Mechanic,
January 1975 – March 1976.
PROFESSIONAL Teaching Experience
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Respiratory Therapy Educational Coordinator,
November 2003 – June 2009.
Kaplan College, Salida, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
December 2008 – January 2012.
Carrington College, Pleasant Hill, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
September 2007 – January 2012.
Skyline College, San Bruno, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
September 2004 – January 2012.
GRADUATE ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina, College of Health Professions,
Doctor of Health Administration Degree (DHA), (Executive Track Program),
Dissertation: Immediate On-Demand Emergent Administrative Training Program for First-time Respiratory Therapy Supervisors with Little or No Prior Supervisory Experience.
August 2018 – May 2021.
Widener University, Delaware Law School, Wilmington, DE.,
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Degree (MJ) with a
Concentration in Regulatory Analysis and Compliance,
August 2016 – August 2018.
Widener University, Delaware Law School, Wilmington, DE.
Certificate of Completion, In recognition of successful completion of the Graduate Level Certificate in Health Law concentration in Regulatory Analysis and Compliance. In accordance with the requirements of the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) from the Health Care Compliance Association,
May 20, 2017.
City University of New York, Hunter College Campus, School of Public Health,
Introduction to Public Health Course,
September 1997 – December 1997.
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Long Island University, Brooklyn NY, Campus, School of Health Professions,
Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy,
September 1993 – June 1995.
Long Island University, Brooklyn NY, Campus, School of Health Professions,
Certification of Completion; Successfully completed the educational and clinal requirements of
the Division of Respiratory Therapy and has demonstrated professional competence in the field.
June 5, 1995.
City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College Campus,
Associate Degree Respiratory Therapy Program,
September 1991 – December 1992.
City University of New York, City College New York Campus,
Liberal Arts Core Requirements,
September 1988 – May 1990.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
American College of Healthcare Executives, Virtual Board of Governors Exam Review Course,
May 30, 2023 – July 11, 2023.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program,
Health System Specialist Management Training Course,
Certificate of Completion 12 months Dated March 2011,
June 2009 – June 2010.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Acquisition Institute,
Program / Project Managers Certification,
September 19, 2011.
Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Acquisition Academy Program Management School,
Entry Level Program Management Capstone Course,
August 5, 2011.
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Assistant Chief / Technical Director, Respiratory Therapy,
November 2001 – June 2003.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Program / Project Management Boot Camp,
Entry Level Federal Acquisition Course, Certification 120 hours,
May 21, 2010.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Patient Scheduling Course,
Certificate of Attendance 2 credit hours,
August 24, 2009.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Privacy Policy Training Course,
Certificate of Completion,
September 5, 2008.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Resolution Management,
Basic Mediation Skills Course, Certification 33.5 hours,
August 15, 2008.
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21 / 22 Leadership Development Institute,
Certificate of Completion, 12 months,
November 2007.
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21 & 22 Leadership Development Institute,
Part II, Certificate of Completion 37.5 hours,
May 4, 2007.
Dale Carnegie Training, Leadership Advantage,
Certification, 2.4 CEU’s,
May 3, 2007.
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21 & 22 Leadership Development Institute,
Part I – Certificate of Completion 34.5 hours,
January 26, 2007.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Coach – Mentor Certification, Level 1 & 2,
Certification 16 hours,
October 5, 2006.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Emerging Leaders Training Program,
Certificate of Training, 4 Weeks.
December 5, 2007.
Fred Pryor Seminars, Conflict Management and Confrontation,
Certificate of Attendance .6 CEUs,
September 25, 2005.
Professional Affiliations
Fellow American College of Health Data Management,
May 24, 2023 – Present.
National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants,
May 2, 2023 – Present.
National Association for Healthcare Quality,
March 13, 2023 – Present.
American College of Healthcare Executives,
March 19, 2021 – Present.
Military Training Schools
United States Army, Fort Gordon, GA,
Decentralized Automated System 3, Computer Repairman course,
Certification 1000 hours,
November 1984 – June 1985.
United States Army, Fort Jackson, SC,
Personnel Records and Information System Management Specialist course,
Certification 400 hours,
November 1980 – January 1981.
United States Air Force Reserves, Chanute Airbase, ILL,
Jet Engine Mechanics course,
Certification 312 hours,
April 1977 – June 1979.
United States Army, Fort Belvoir, VA,
Mobil Electrical Power Generator course,
Certification 320 hours,
January 1975 – March 1975.
United States Army, Fort Dix, NJ,
Basic Training,
Completion 6 weeks,
November 1974 – December 1975.
CHARACTER OF MILITARY DISCHARGE
United States Army, Honorable
November 1, 1974 to October 29, 1976
United States Air Force Reserves, Conditional Release for Reenlistment
April 1977 to October 1980
United States Army, Honorable
November 18, 1980 to September 3, 1986
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Retirement
Following 31 Years of
Federal Service
Medical University of South Carolina
Doctor of Health Administration
Degree
Medical University of South Carolina
Dissertation Card
Medical University of South Carolina
Hooding Ceremony
Medical University of South Carolina
DHA Class of 2021 Appreciation Award
to the DHA Faculty for Doing an Outstanding Job
During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Presented by Dr. Irving T Spivey
Delaware Law School
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Degree
Delaware Law School
Graduate Certificate
Delaware Law School
Graduate & Compliance Program
Certificate of Completion
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science in
Respiratory Therapy Degree
Long Island University
Respiratory Therapy Program
Certificate of Completion
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
San Francisco VA Medical Center
Chief of Respiratory Therapy
San Francisco VA Medical Center
Department of Veterans Affairs
Special Contribution Award
Department of Veterans Affairs,
Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program
Health System Management Specialist Training Course
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Completion
VISN 21/22 Leadership Development Institute
Department of Veterans Affairs
VISN 21/22
Leadership Development Course Part 2
Department of Veterans Affairs
VISN 21/22
Leadership Development Course Part 1
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Training
Emerging Leaders Training Program
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Completion
Coach-Mentor Certification Level 1 & 2
Department of Veterans Affairs
Dale Carnegie Training
Leadership Advantage Program
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fred Pryor Seminars
Conflict Management and Confrontation Course
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Resolution Management
Basic Mediation Skills Course
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Acquisition Certification
for Program/Project Managers
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Learning University
Entry Level FAC-P/PM Boot Camp
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Completion
Privacy Policy Training
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Retirement
Teaching Experience
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Respiratory Therapy Educational Coordinator,
November 2003 – June 2009.
Kaplan College, Salida, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
December 2008 – January 2012.
Carrington College, Pleasant Hill, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
September 2007 – January 2012.
Skyline College, San Bruno, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
September 2004 – January 2012.
Professional Affiliations
Fellow American College of Health Data Management,
May 24, 2023 – Present.
National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants,
Membership Number: 69197231,
May 2, 2023 – Present.
National Association for Healthcare Quality,
Membership Number: 370648,
March 13, 2023 – Present.
American College of Healthcare Executives,
Membership Number: 1393739,
March 19, 2021 – Present.
Military Training Schools
United States Army, Fort Gordon, GA,
Decentralized Automated System 3, Computer Repairman course,
Certification 1000 hours,
November 1984 – June 1985.
United States Army, Fort Jackson, SC,
Personnel Records and Information System Management Specialist course,
Certification 400 hours,
November 1980 – January 1981.
United States Air Force Reserves, Chanute Airbase, ILL,
Jet Engine Mechanics course,
Certification 312 hours,
April 1977 – June 1979.
United States Army, Fort Belvoir, VA,
Mobil Electrical Power Generator course,
Certification 320 hours,
January 1975 – March 1975.
United States Army, Fort Dix, NJ,
Basic Training,
Completion 6 weeks,
November 1974 – December 1975.
Contact Information
Send emails to
Profile on LinkedIn at
There is nothing in life that I look forward to more than a
challenge to make a difference
somewhere for the better.