Kristen Keri Rodriguez
Faculty - OYO
Program Director:
Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 247
480-654-7789
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | ||||
By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Classes Taught
Summer 2026
| EMT101 | Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide the allied healthcare provider with the knowledge and skills to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) according to current guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care (ECC). Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Certification through American Heart Association (AHA). This is a Healthcare Provider level CPR course. Previous certification or experience not required. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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14024
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Red Mountain Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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05/27/2026 – 05/27/2026
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We
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9:15 AM – 2:15 PM
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Class Ended |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| EMT104 | Emergency Medical Technology | 10 Credits | ||||
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Designed as the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) lecture to prepare students for scope of practice and standard of care with comprehensive assessment, diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behaviors, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical and trauma emergencies and non-emergencies. Prerequisites: 18 yrs/older or EMT Prgrm Director permission and (CRE101 or satisfactory score on EdReady Critical Reading & Critical Thinking exam or Gen Accuplacer Reading Exam or HS GPA 3.0 within 10 yrs or Associate¦s Degree). Corequisites: EMT104AB. |
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Course Notes: Registration Information 1. For information on entrance into the EMT program, students may visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/emergency-medical-technician 2. The EMT program is offered as a cohort. Students who complete the registration form linked above will be enrolled in one of each EMT104, EMT104LL and EMT104AB classes by the department. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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14023
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM P114 |
In-Person
Lecture
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06/01/2026 – 08/06/2026
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MoWeTh
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9:15 AM – 1:45 PM
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Class Started |
| EMT104AB | Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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Simulation of actual emergency responses, with practical application of techniques and skills covered in EMT curricula. Scenario based learning applied to the techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum. Practical application of anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and treatment of medically or traumatically compromised patients, special hazards and medical operations. Also includes patient-assisted medication administration, semi-automatic external defibrillator and blood glucose monitoring. Students operate in outside, scenario based environments. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: EMT104. |
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Course Notes: Registration Information 1. For information on entrance into the EMT program, students may visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/emergency-medical-technician 2. The EMT program is offered as a cohort. Students who complete the registration form linked above will be enrolled in one of each EMT104, EMT104LL and EMT104AB classes by the department. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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14026
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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07/24/2026 – 07/24/2026
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Fr
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Closed |
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16660
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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07/25/2026 – 07/25/2026
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Sa
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Closed |
| EMT104LL | Emergency Medical Technology Practicum | 2 Credits | ||||
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Laboratory-based course provides structured, hands-on practice of EMT skills in a controlled learning environment. Students apply standards of care, patient assessment techniques, and evidence-based procedures through simulated medical and trauma emergencies using manikins and training devices. Emphasis is placed on decision-making, patient advocacy, and professional behaviors with immediate instructor feedback. The course follows national and state curricula to ensure skill development prior to clinical or practicum experience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EMT104 or permission of Instructor or Corequisites: EMT104. |
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Course Notes: Registration Information 1. For information on entrance into the EMT program, students may visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/emergency-medical-technician 2. The EMT program is offered as a cohort. Students who complete the registration form linked above will be enrolled in one of each EMT104, EMT104LL and EMT104AB classes by the department. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16453
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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06/02/2026 – 08/06/2026
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Tu
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9:15 AM – 2:35 PM
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Closed |
Fall 2026
| EMT101 | Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide the allied healthcare provider with the knowledge and skills to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) according to current guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care (ECC). Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Certification through American Heart Association (AHA). This is a Healthcare Provider level CPR course. Previous certification or experience not required. Registration Information: 1. Students must take the Reading Placement test and pass with a 10th grade reading score 2. The EMT program is offered as a cohort. Students must register for the following: EMT101, EMT104, EMT104LL and EMT104AB classes, by adding each section to your Student Center Shopping Cart at the same time, prior to completing the registration process. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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15272
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Red Mountain Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/18/2026 – 08/18/2026
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Tu
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9:15 AM – 2:15 PM
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Open 2 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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16274
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Red Mountain Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2026 – 08/19/2026
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We
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9:15 AM – 2:15 PM
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Open 1 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| EMT104 | Emergency Medical Technology | 10 Credits | ||||
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Designed as the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) lecture to prepare students for scope of practice and standard of care with comprehensive assessment, diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behaviors, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical and trauma emergencies and non-emergencies. Prerequisites: 18 yrs/older or EMT Prgrm Director permission and (CRE101 or satisfactory score on EdReady Critical Reading & Critical Thinking exam or Gen Accuplacer Reading Exam or HS GPA 3.0 within 10 yrs or Associate¦s Degree). Corequisites: EMT104AB. |
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Course Notes: Registration Information 1. For information on entrance into the EMT program, students may visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/emergency-medical-technician 2. The EMT program is offered as a cohort. Students who complete the registration form linked above will be enrolled in one of each EMT104, EMT104LL and EMT104AB classes by the department. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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15274
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM P114 |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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9:15 AM – 1:25 PM
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Open 1 of 24 |
| EMT104LL | Emergency Medical Technology Practicum | 2 Credits | ||||
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Laboratory-based course provides structured, hands-on practice of EMT skills in a controlled learning environment. Students apply standards of care, patient assessment techniques, and evidence-based procedures through simulated medical and trauma emergencies using manikins and training devices. Emphasis is placed on decision-making, patient advocacy, and professional behaviors with immediate instructor feedback. The course follows national and state curricula to ensure skill development prior to clinical or practicum experience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EMT104 or permission of Instructor or Corequisites: EMT104. |
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Course Notes: Registration Information 1. For information on entrance into the EMT program, students may visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/emergency-medical-technician 2. The EMT program is offered as a cohort. Students who complete the registration form linked above will be enrolled in one of each EMT104, EMT104LL and EMT104AB classes by the department. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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31946
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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We
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9:15 AM – 12:40 PM
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Closed |
Fall Flex Start 2026
| EMT104AB | Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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Simulation of actual emergency responses, with practical application of techniques and skills covered in EMT curricula. Scenario based learning applied to the techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum. Practical application of anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and treatment of medically or traumatically compromised patients, special hazards and medical operations. Also includes patient-assisted medication administration, semi-automatic external defibrillator and blood glucose monitoring. Students operate in outside, scenario based environments. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: EMT104. |
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Course Notes: Registration Information 1. For information on entrance into the EMT program, students may visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/emergency-medical-technician 2. The EMT program is offered as a cohort. Students who complete the registration form linked above will be enrolled in one of each EMT104, EMT104LL and EMT104AB classes by the department. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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15279
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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12/04/2026 – 12/04/2026
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Fr
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Closed |
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32431
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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12/05/2026 – 12/05/2026
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Sa
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Closed |
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32436
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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12/11/2026 – 12/11/2026
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Fr
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Open 1 of 4 |
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32441
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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12/12/2026 – 12/12/2026
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Sa
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Closed |
| PME201 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine | 1 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage cardiopulmonary arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes according to current emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines. Integrates knowledge of basic electrocardiographic rhythm interpretation, pharmacologic agents, and other interventions used in advanced cardiac life support. Meets requirements for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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31532
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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12/10/2026 – 12/17/2026
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Th
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9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Open 6 of 6 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31532 must also register for lecture 31529. |
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