DMS 503 - Patient Care Techniques for Imaging Professionals (formerly DMS-103)

    Recent Professors
    T. Francis
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DMS 503
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a lecture with an incorporated lab class designed to teach the sonography, or imaging student, basic patient care techniques including the responsibilities and relationships of various allied health departments in a health care setting. Discussions and hands-on skills will include: aseptic and surgical techniques, universal precautions, emergency conditions and procedures, transferring patients, vital signs, medical emergencies, imaging procedures, medical ethics, communication, body mechanics, and infection control used by radiology personnel in working with patients. Professional communication and ethical legal issues in health care are introduced. (formerly DMS-103)
    Usually Held
    Thu 9:00am–10:50am, Thu 11:00am–1:50pm