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Richard B. States, D.H.Sc.

Richard B. States, D.H.Sc.

Dean of the College of Health Professions
Year started at UF: 2002
Contact Information
Office Location: Residence Hall- UF Village Room 1132 D
Telephone: 419-434-4677
Credentials
B.S., Nuclear Medicine Technology, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
M.B.A., Health Care Administration, Wayland Baptist University, 2001
D.H.Sc., Health Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, 2008
  • ​Academic Credentials:

    Doctor of Health Science, Nova Southeastern University
    Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration, Wayland Baptist University
    Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania


    I have truly enjoyed teaching and the time that I have spent here at UF. There is nothing more rewarding than mentoring and helping to develop students into healthcare professionals that not only contribute to their individual departments or institutions, but also have a large impact on our healthcare system.

    I came to the Nuclear Medicine Institute (NMI) at the University of Findlay (UF) as the Assistant Program Director and as an Assistant Professor in 2002. I became the Director for NMI in 2003. In 2008, I was awarded tenure, became the Director for the Medical Laboratory Science Program and became the Chair of Diagnostic Services Department. I became the Director for Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography Program in 2010. In 2011, I was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. I became the Director of the Healthcare Management program in 2012 and also became the Radiation Safety Officer for the University. In 2014, the Diagnostic Services Department grew to include the Health Informatics, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography and Vascular Sonography programs.

    Prior to coming to UF, I was the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for the University Medical Center Health System and the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor for the University Medical Center Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. In the RSO role, I oversaw the radiation safety issues for the entire network, including all the hospitals and clinics. As the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, I oversaw all aspects of the nuclear medicine department, including budgets, regulatory issues, short and long range planning and personnel issues.

    Prior to that, I was the Lead Technologist for the Nuclear Medicine Department at the Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In this role, I oversaw the day to day operations of the nuclear medicine department.

    I currently hold a Radiologic License from the States of Ohio and Texas.

  • Current Professional Activity: 

    2014 – Present, Member, Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section (SNMMITS) Educators Committee

    2014 – Present, Member, SNMMITS Student Membership Task Force - International Subgroup

    2014 – Present, Honorary Member, Saudi Society of Medical Radiologic Technologists (SSMRT) 

    2013 – Present, Co-Chair, Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT) Education and Research Foundation Board

    2013 – Present, Chair, American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Nuclear Medicine Chapter

    2013 – Present, Delegate, ASRT Nuclear Medicine Chapter

    2012 – Present, Member, Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE)

    2011 – Present, Member, Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Technologist Advocacy Group (TAG)

    2011 – Present, Member, Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)

    2011 – Present, Member, West Central Ohio Medical Laboratory Science Program Advisory Committee

    2011 – Present, Member, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical Technology Advisory Committee

    2011 – Present, Member, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination Committee for Nuclear Medicine Technology

    2011 – Present, Member, ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology Examination Item Writer

    2010 – Present, Member, ASRT Nuclear Medicine Practice Standards Subcommittee

    2009 – Present, Member, SNMMITS Student Membership Task Force (reappointed 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014)

    2005 – Present, Member, Central Chapter Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (CCSNMMI)

    2004 – Present, Member, Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT)

    2002 – Present, Site Evaluator, Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)

    2002 – Present, Member, ASRT

    2000 – Present, Member, SNMMI

    2000 – Present, Member, SNMMITS


    Past Professional Activity:

    2011 – 2014, Member, SNMMITS Continuing Education Committee (Reappointed 2012 and 2013)

    2014, Reviewer, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center External Reviewer of Promotion Dossier

    2014, Reviewer, Weber State University External Reviewer of Baccalaureate Thesis

    2013 – 2014, Member, ASRT Minutes Approval Committee

    2005 – 2014, Board Member, JRCNMT (reappointed in 2007, 2010, 2013 - one year appointment)

    2013, Member, SNMMITS Student Abstract Review Subcommittee

    2012 – 2013, Member, SNMMITS Educators Committee

    2011 – 2013, Alternate Delegate, ASRT Nuclear Medicine Chapter (Reelected 2012)

    2009 – 2012, Chair, JRCNMT (reelected in 2010 and 2011)

    2012, Reviewer, Robert Morris University External Reviewer of Promotion Dossier

    2011 – 2012, Member, SNMMI Technologist Working Group (a sub-group of the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2020 Task Force)

    2009 – 2011, Member, ASRT Commission (reappointed 2010)

    2009 – 2011, Chair, ASRT Nuclear Medicine Chapter (reelected 2010)

    2008 – 2011, Delegate, ASRT Nuclear Medicine Chapter

    2005 – 2010, Member, Ohio Valley Society of Nuclear Medicine (OVSNM)

    2010, Reviewer, Thomas Jefferson University External Reviewer of Promotion Dossier

    2008 – 2009, Alternate Delegate, ASRT Nuclear Medicine Chapter

    2007 – 2009, Vice-Chair, JRCNMT (reelected in 2007 and 2008)

    2005 – 2008, Member, CCSNMMI Bylaws Committee

    2005 – 2006, Trustee, OVSNM

    2000 – 2005, Member, Southwest Chapter Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

    I have also served on many subcommittees for the JRCNMT, ASRT and the SNMMI. There are many other organizations and groups that I have belonged to, previous to the dates mentioned above.


    Current UF Committee Involvement:

    University Level

    2014-Present, Member, Interprofessional Education Committee

    2014-Present, Member, Development Process Review Committee

    2014-Present, Member, Judicial Committee

    2013-Present, Member, Redundancy and Assessment Committee

    2009-Present, Member, Diagnostic Services Building Committee

    2009-Present, Member, Chairs Council

    2009-Present, Member, Board of Trustees Institutional Advancement Committee (reelected 2011 and 2013)

    2006-Present, Member, Insurance and Benefits Committee
     

    College Level

    2011-Present, Member, Sharon Milligan Faculty Excellence Award Selection Committee

    2009-Present, Member, Mu Iota Honor Society

    2002-Present, Member, Dean’s Advisory Committee


    Department Level

    2014-Present, Member, Sonography Program Advisory Committee

    2014-Present, Member, Sonography Programs Admissions Committee

    2011-Present, Chair, Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography Technology Admissions Committee

    2008-Present, Chair, Diagnostic Services Faculty / Staff Committee

    2006-Present, Chair, Mallinckrodt Award of Excellence Selection Committee

    2002-Present, Chair, Diagnostic Services Department Scholarship Committee

    2002-Present, Chair, Nuclear Medicine Institute Admissions Committee

    2001-Present, Member, Nuclear Medicine Institute Advisory Committee

     

    Past UF Committee Involvement:

    University Level

    2013-2014, Chair, Search Committee for NMT and PET/CT Faculty Member

    2013-2014, Member, Search Committee for Associate Vice President of University Advancement Office

    2012-2013, Member, Search Committee for Vice President of Academic Affairs

    2008-2013, Member, Assessment/Accreditation Committee (reelected 2010)

    2009-2013, Chair, Chairs Council (reelected in 2010, 2011 and 2012)

    2011-2013, Member, Higher Learning Commission Criterion Four Committee

    2011-2013, Member, Online Continuing Education Program Exploratory Committee

    2011-2012, Member, Fundraising Team: Campaign Cabinet

    2006-2012, Member, Faculty Senate (reelected 2009)

    2008-2012, Member, Enrollment Management Committee

    2010-2012, Member, Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee

    2011-2012, Member, Higher Learning Commission Associate Degree Outcome Committee

    2012, Member, Associate Dean Tenure Review Committee

    2011-2012, Member, Ritz Award Selection Committee (reappointed in 2012)

    2009-2011, Member, Davis Street Building Addition Committee

    2007-2010, Member, Faculty Senate Ad-Hoc Committee to Review Sabbaticals (Reappointed 2007, 2008 and 2009)

    2003-2009, Member, Faculty Services Committee (reelected in 2006)

    2008-2009, Member, Judicial Committee

    2007-2008, Member, Search Committee for COHP Dean

    2007-2008, Chair, Faculty Services Committee

     
    College Level

    2008-2013, Member, Curriculum Committee (reelected 2011)

    2011-2014, Chair, Sonography Exploratory Committee

    2012-2013, Member, Physician Assistant Program Admissions Committee

    2011-2013, Member, Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exploratory Committee

    2012-2013, Chair, Physical Therapy Chair Search Committee

    2012-2013, Member, Physician Assistant Program Admissions Committee

    2009-2011, President, Mu Iota Honor Society (reelected 2010)

    2010-2011, Chair, Search Committee for Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography Technology Faculty Member

    2010-2011, Member, Physician Assistant Program Admissions Committee

    2009-2010, Member, Search Committee for Occupational Therapy Faculty Member

    2009-2010, Member, Search Committee for Health Informatics Program Director

    2009-2010, Member, Physician Assistant Program Admissions Committee

    2007-2008, Member, Search Committee for Social Work Program Director

    2005, Chair, Search Committee for Nuclear Medicine Technology Faculty Member

    2003-2005, Member, Curriculum Committee

    2003, Chair, Search Committee for Nuclear Medicine Technology Faculty Member

     
    Department Level

    2014-2015, Chair, Search Committee for On Campus Health Informatics Program Director / Instructor

    2014, Chair, Search Committee for Echocardiography Clinical Coordinator / Instructor

    2014, Chair, Search Committee for Vascular Sonography Clinical Coordinator / Instructor

    2014, Chair, Search Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator / Instructor

    2014, Chair, Search Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director

    2014, Chair, Search Committee for Administrative Assistant

    2013-2014, Chair, Search Committee for Nuclear Medicine Technology and Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography Technology Faculty Member

    2013, Chair, Search Committee for Administrative Assistant

    2007, Chair, Search Committee for Administrative Assistant

    2005, Chair, Search Committee for Nuclear Medicine Technology Faculty Member

    2003-2005, Chair, Advisory Committee

    2003, Chair, Search Committee for Nuclear Medicine Technology Faculty Member

    2003, Chair, Search Committee for Administrative Assistant

    2002, Chair, Search Committee for Administrative Assistant

  • Smith, R., States, R., Walker, R., & Kloman, L. (2013). Dose Calibrator Quality Control. Lubbock, TX: Health.edu, Division of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

    States, R. (2011). JRCNMT Workshop. Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX.

    States, R. (2010). Health Informatics: Evolving Industry Potential and Training. India- USA Global Business and Networking Strategy Conference. Chennai, India.

    States, R. (2010). Nuclear Medicine: The Need and Opportunity for Training. India- USA Global Business & Networking Strategy Conference. Chennai, India.

    States, R. (2009). JRCNMT Update. ASRT Governance / House of Delegates Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    States, R. (2009). Cardiac SPECT/CT Acquisition Methods. SPECT/CT Fundamentals, Instrumentation and Techniques Course and Workshop. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    States, R. (2009). Thyroid Procedures. SPECT/CT Fundamentals, Instrumentation and Techniques Course and Workshop. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    States, R. (2009). Use of SPECT/CT in Radionuclide Therapy. SPECT/CT Fundamentals, Instrumentation and Techniques Course and Workshop. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    States, R. (2009). Whole Body and Bone Scan Procedures. SPECT/CT Fundamentals, Instrumentation and Techniques Course and Workshop. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    States, R. (2008). JRCNMT Update. ASRT Governance / House of Delegates Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    States, R. (2005). JRCNMT Advisory Committee Compliance. Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Conference. Toronto, Canada.

    States, R. (2005). JRCNMT Workshop. Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Conference. Toronto, Canada.