Michael Pennington

Faculty Chair - EMS Programs

Allied Health

Office: Downtown Center - Room: 474

480-461-6303

Office Hours

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Classes Taught

Fall 2024

PME190 Introduction to ECG Rhythm Analysis and Interpretation for EMS Professionals 3 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and electrophysiology of the cardiac conduction system for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) professionals. Basic electrocardiograph (ECG) multi-lead acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of various dysrhythmias and cardiovascular conditions. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15101
Red Mountain Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
6:30 PM – 9:10 PM

Class Started

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.

Class 15101 Students may contact instructor at: sean.newton@mesacc.edu

PME206 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider/Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) 1 Credits

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage various trauma conditions and environmental injuries according to the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Provider/ Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) guidelines. Skills are sequenced and synthesized into simulations.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Course Notes: Paramedicine is a closed cohort. Students are required to complete the selection process found here: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/paramedicine-programs

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15357
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Closed

PME254 Technical Operations in Paramedicine 2.5 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of transport operations, incident management, multi-casualty incidents, extrication, special rescue, hazardous materials incidents, terrorism incidents, and disaster response. Examines the Paramedic's operational roles and responsibilities.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Course Notes: Paramedicine is a closed cohort. Students are required to complete the selection process found here: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/paramedicine-programs

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15358
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Closed

PME260 Trauma Patient Management in Paramedicine 2 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for various trauma conditions. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to implement a management plan in the Paramedic scope of practice for hemorrhage, soft tissue trauma, burns, face and neck trauma, head and spine trauma, chest trauma, abdominal and genitourinary trauma, orthopedic trauma, and environmental emergencies.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Course Notes: Paramedicine is a closed cohort. Students are required to complete the selection process found here: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/paramedicine-programs

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15359
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Closed

PME288 Paramedicine Comprehensive Field Internship Practicum 5 Credits

Designed as the precepted Paramedicine field internship in which the student synthesizes standard of care and scope of practice with comprehensive assessment and diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behavior, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical emergencies and trauma in the out-of-hospital setting.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Course Notes: Paramedicine is a closed cohort. Students are required to complete the selection process found here: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/paramedicine-programs

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15360
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Closed

PME289 Preparation for Paramedic National Credentialing 2 Credits

Designed to provide preparation for the national cognitive and psychomotor examinations, and other credentials required for national and state Paramedic certification/licensure.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Course Notes: Paramedicine is a closed cohort. Students are required to complete the selection process found here: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/paramedicine-programs

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15361
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Closed

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