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Brooks Rehabilitation College of 91³ÉÈËAVcare Sciences

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2800 University Blvd N
91³ÉÈËAV, FL 32211

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Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Wayne Mier

Dr. Wayne Mier, PhD, EdS

Clinical Assistant Professor; Master of Science in Medical Sciences, Program Coordinator; Bachelor of Science in 91³ÉÈËAV Sciences, Program Coordinator

91³ÉÈËAV and Exercise Science

Email address  wmier@ju.edu
Telephone number  (904) 256-8933
Office location  VyStar Building and AHSC 2146

Education

  • PhD - Computing Technology in Education - Nova Southeastern
  • EdS – Education Specialist degree - Nova Southeastern
  • MEd – Adult Education & Distance Learning - University of Phoenix
  • BS – 91³ÉÈËAVcare Management, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
  • AS – Respiratory Therapy

Professional Information

Dr. Wayne Mier is a Clinical Assistant Professor; Master of Science in Medical Sciences, Program Coordinator; and Bachelor of Science in 91³ÉÈËAV Sciences, Program Coordinator. He teaches Medical Terminology and 91³ÉÈËAVcare Essentials, 91³ÉÈËAV Professions and 91³ÉÈËAVcare Trends, and The 91³ÉÈËAVcare Systems courses. He also manages the Master of Science in Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Science in 91³ÉÈËAV Sciences programs. He is also a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Pulmonary Function Technologist. Dr. Mier also assists the 91³ÉÈËAVcare Simulation Center in teaching Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and First Aid. 

Dr. Mier started his career in healthcare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist. He received his BS degree in 91³ÉÈËAVcare Management from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. After many years of working in adult critical care, diagnostics, pulmonary rehabilitation, and hospital education, he earned his Master of Arts in Education in Adult Education & Distance Learning from the University of Phoenix. Developing a passion for education, he then moved to proprietary education, working in senior academic leadership, and teaching respiratory therapy and computer science classes. Dr. Mier then received his Education Specialist degree and PhD in Computing Technology in Education from Nova Southeastern University. His dissertation study was investigating the Use and Effectiveness of Principles Learned in an Online Faculty-training Program.

Dr. Mier’s primary research interests include online learning, faculty development, student retention and success, and student advising. Working at JU has allowed him to work with students, faculty, and his areas of research interest.