
Janet Foluke Akintola, M.Ed, RRT
Respiratory Therapist
15104 Doveheart Ln Bowie Maryland, 20721About
Janet Foluke Akintola, M.Ed, RRT, is a Respiratory Therapist working at Children's National and is affiliated with Children's National, Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Akintola received her degrees from Boston State College (BS); University of Massachusetts (M.Ed.). Additionally, Dr. Akintola has extensive expertise in Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Education, Leadership, Management, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, Research. Dr. Akintola, maintains a professional membership with American Association for Respiratory Care.
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Professional Society Memberships
- American Association for Respiratory Care, Association of Asthma Educators, Maryland/District of Columbia Society for Respiratory Care
What do you attribute your success to?
- Those who introduced her to the respiratory care program.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- American Association for Respiratory Care Medical Mission, Ghana, West Africa, 2016
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Walking, Volunteering at Church
Favorite professional publications
- The Respiratory Care Journal
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