Des Moines Area Community College.

Respiratory Therapy Program Chairs and Instructors

Kerry George

Kerry George(515) 964-6298

Kerry has been with the respiratory therapy program at DMACC since 1977. He has been actively involved with the respiratory care profession since 1973. He has served in many capacities in the state and national organizations for respiratory care profession, including President of the American Association for Respiratory Care in 1997.


Larry Barrett

Larry Barrett (515) 964-6378

Larry is the Director of Clinical Education of the respiratory therapist program. Larry entered the respiratory care profession in 1981 when he completed the DMACC respiratory therapy program. He began teaching in the program in 1988. He has been active in the Iowa Society for Respiratory Care throughout his career.