Michael Pennington
Residential Faculty - EMS Programs
Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 248
480-654-7723
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| 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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15271
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM P114 |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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9:15 AM – 1:25 PM
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Class Started |
| 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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16515
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Tu
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9:15 AM – 12:40 PM
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Class Started |
| PME231 | Emergencies in Paramedicine I | 9 Credits | ||||
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Examines the Paramedic’s roles and responsibilities to assure personal, patient, and public health and safety in the provision of professional emergency care. Provides a comprehensive overview of the various body systems with an emphasis on respiratory and cardiovascular systems, pathophysiology, epidemiology, pharmacology, and advanced patient assessment practices. Development of psychomotor skills within the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations and scenario-based training. Emphasizes the integration of assessment findings to formulate differential diagnoses and implement management plans for medical emergencies and trauma across the lifespan. Includes airway patency, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological interventions, and prioritization of care based on patient presentation. Also includes application of advanced techniques for assuring effective respiration and circulation while addressing critical conditions such as respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, cardiac dysrhythmias, and peri-arrest states. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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31538
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/13/2026 – 11/05/2026
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Th
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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31538 must also register for lecture 31534. |
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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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32426
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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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15280
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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 |
| PME240 | Pharmacology in Paramedicine | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of the pathophysiologic principles of pharmacology, pharmacologic agents in the Paramedic scope of practice, and the practice of medication administration. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to integrate comprehensive knowledge of the pathophysiologic principles of pharmacology and pharmacologic agents to formulate a differential diagnosis and to implement a management plan for medical emergencies and trauma. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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31544
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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11/12/2026 – 12/03/2026
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Th
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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31544 must also register for lecture 31539. |
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Spring 2027
| 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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10217
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM P114 |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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9:15 AM – 1:25 PM
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Open 16 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 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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11432
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Tu
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9:15 AM – 12:40 PM
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Closed |
| PME190 | Introduction to ECG Rhythm Analysis and Interpretation for EMS Professionals | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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30342
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Red Mountain Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Tu
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2:00 PM – 3:55 PM
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Open 11 of 24 |
| Book Information | ||||||
| PME232 | Emergencies in Paramedicine II | 5 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for various medical conditions and emergencies. 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 various medical emergencies including but not limited; to gynecologic, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies, neonatal care, and patients with special challenges. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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12471
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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01/21/2027 – 04/01/2027
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Th
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9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 12471 must also register for lecture 12470. |
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Spring Flex Start 2027
| 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 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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10220
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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04/30/2027 – 04/30/2027
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Fr
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Closed |
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