DMS 208 — DMS-208. Legal and Ethical Procedures. (2 Credits)
This course is designed to provide a study of advanced topics in sonography related to health care delivery systems, legal responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas. Emphasis is placed on applying the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics to case-based scenarios, understanding health care regulations, and examining quality management in diagnostic imaging. Building upon the foundational concepts introduced in DMS-101 Fundamentals of Ultrasound and the patient care applications in DMS-102 Patient Care and Procedures, this course advances student knowledge through applied case studies, malpractice discussions, and analysis of contemporary ethical issues in health care. (3 contact hours)