Max Eskelson

Faculty Member

Professor Max Eskelson

Education

MS, Stevens Henager College, 2009

Major: Health Care Administration

BS, University of Phoenix, 2004

Major: Business

AAS, Weber State College, 1980

Major: Respiratory Therapy

Teaching

RESP 3270

Adult Critical Care, Summer 2025

RESP 2420

Critical Thinking in Respiratory Care, Summer 2025

RESP 3280

Extended Care Roles for Respiratory Therapists, Summer 2025

RESP 2320

Mechanical Ventilation I, Summer 2025

RESP 2165

Mechanical Ventilation Lab, Summer 2025

RESP 2165

Mechanical Ventilation Lab, Summer 2025

RESP 4890

Principles of Respiratory Care Research and Management, Summer 2025

RESP 4800

Respiratory Therapy Seminar, Summer 2025

RESP 4940

Special Topics in Respiratory Therapy, Summer 2025

RESP 2210

Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy and Physiology I, Spring 2025

RESP 2300

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, Spring 2025

RESP 2145

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Lab, Spring 2025

RESP 2145

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Lab, Spring 2025

RESP 4800

Respiratory Therapy Seminar, Spring 2025

Presentations

Eskelson, Max (Presenter & Author), Utah AMT State Society , "The Devil is in the Details", Utah AMT State Society , Salt Lake City, UT. (April 1, 2023)
Eskelson, Max (Other), “CHPS Health Care Conference” , "Array", UVU / CHPS, UVU Main Campus. (March 16, 2022)
Eskelson, Max , N/A, "TXP5 Bench Testing", UVU / Percussionaire, Orem, UT. (February 9, 2022)
Eskelson, Max (Presenter Only), Utah Society for Reparatory Care, "Improving Inter-Professional Collaboration in Patient Care", Utah Valley University, On Line . (April 16, 2021)
Eskelson, Max (Presenter & Author), Utah AMT State Society , "Education and the Healthcare Professional", Utah AMT State Society , LDS Business College. (February 7, 2020)
Eskelson, Max (Presenter Only), Wyoming Respiratory Care, "Education and the RT ", CHPS, Cody, Wyoming. ()

Scholarly/Creative Works

Eskelson, Max , Oh, Henry , (2021) "Chapter 8 The Cardiovascular System and Blood" . Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt. https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/clinically-oriented-approach-anatomy-and-physiology-adaptation-john-ericksons-publication
Hepworth, Megan , Irish, Mattie , Irish, JaNeal , Eskelson, Max , (2020) "Outcomes of a Medical Preparedness Survey - A Utah Valley University RT Student Research Study" (vol. 65). United States: Respiratory Care. https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/65/Suppl_10/3441626
Peay, McKenzie , Eskelson, Max , "Medical Direction in Respiratory Care" .

Awards

Credentialing Success

NBRC - July, 2024

UVU was recognized by the NBRC for outstanding success re_ the RRT credential. We are one of eleven schools to be recognized

Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success

COAC - July 14, 2023

Remote learning

Wayne Vaught - May 7, 2020

"In early April, UVU conducted a survey of students to gather feedback on the mid-semester transition to remote learning. The last question on the survey provided students the opportunity to identify someone who had a positive impact on them during this unusual time.

You are one of the individuals recognized by students for your exceptional efforts during this transition to remote learning."

Going the Extra Mile

UVU CHPS - June 18, 2019

"Max has worked tirelessly to launch this program and ensure its success. Enrollment is solid and the students are getting a fantastic education. In fact, UVU's students recently won the state Respiratory Therapy competition, and our graduates are getting placed in excellent positions in Utah County and elsewhere.

We appreciate the contributions Max is making, and value his service to our students, the program, the university and the medical community."

Fellow College of Chest Physicians

American College of Chest Physicians - October 25, 2017

Obtaining the FCCP designation recognizes you as a leader in CHEST, your profession, your institution, and most importantly demonstrates commitment to your patients.
*Must be a CHEST member for 2 or more years and currently active at either the Enhanced or Premium membership level.
*Must be board-certified or hold professional degree.
*Must demonstrate excellence, commitment, and leadership in chest medicine.
*Must demonstrate professional contributions to CHEST, a local or national medical association, and/or to the field of chest medicine.