DMS 501 - Pathophysiology I (formerly DMS-101)

    Recent Professors
    T. Francis
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DMS 501
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces sonography students to the foundational principles of disease processes across major body systems, emphasizing the relationship between anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Designed to support clinical reasoning and patient-centered care, this course prepares students to assess patient history, interpret laboratory data, and correlate signs and symptoms with sonographic findings. Students will explore disease mechanisms through structured content focused on description, etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic criteria. Emphasis is placed on understanding how systemic conditions manifest in sonographic imaging and influence scanning protocols. This knowledge is essential for accurate interpretation and effective interdisciplinary communication in clinical practice and in developing clinically proficient, ethically grounded, and culturally competent sonographers equipped to deliver high-quality diagnostic care. (formerly DMS-101)
    Usually Held
    Tue 1:30pm–3:20pm, Tue 1:30pm–4:20pm