2024-2025 Olympic College Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2025  
2024-2025 Olympic College Catalog
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DMS 101 - ​​Patient Care and Soft Skills for Sonographers​


Credits: 2

This course defines the student sonographer’s role on the medical team and will prepare learners with basic interpersonal and communication skills needed by medical professionals in the healthcare setting. These skills include effective communication, empathy, dealing with pressure and stress, a strong work ethic, positive mental attitude, adaptability and flexibility, time management, self-confidence, and dealing with criticism constructively.  The course emphasizes professionalism in patient care and clinical assessment, as well as interacting with cultural, age, and special needs populations.  

Prerequisite: Continued enrollment in the DMS pathway. 
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