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PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Course No. WS302.52
Units: 1.5 / 21 hours
Course Title: Medical Terminology
Term: [Winter 2012]
Day / Time: Friday 6:30 – 9:30
Instructor: [Dr. Michael P. Gillespie]
Phone: [(917) 324-8546]
email: [DrG@healingartscenter.info]
website: [www.healingartscenter.info]
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
This course is designed to teach the basics of word building and to teach the terminology commonly used
to describe the physiology and pathology of the body. This class will increase the student’s ability to
access a broad range of medical literature and to communicate with health care professionals.
PREREQUISITES:
Admission to the Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine program or permission of the Academic Dean is
required.
LEARNING COURSE OUTCOMES AND SPECIFIC STUDENT OBJECTIVES:
After completion of this course the student will demonstrate:
1. The ability to accurately “translate” at least 200 medical terms.
2. The ability to accurately “translate” at least 100 English terms into medical terminology.
3. The ability to read and comprehend Western clinical journals, texts or medical chart notes written
and correctly answer at least 70% of the questions regarding the content of the material.
4. The ability to decode unfamiliar medical terms using their understanding and knowledge of
common prefixes, suffixes, Latin and Greek roots.
5. The ability to recall knowledge of general and specific medical terms for the future conceptual
application within medical charting, reading of laboratory reports, communication with other
health professionals, and recognition of diagnostic conclusions.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
The Language of Medicine, Davi-Ellen Chabner, W B Saunders Co.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION:
Attendance (75% required)
Quizzes / Homework
Midterm
Final
Lowest Quiz Grade Dropped
P/F
1/3
1/3
1/3
Regular attendance is a requirement for getting the most from your education at Pacific. Students must
attend 75% of the hours scheduled for any given academic course or a grade of F is assigned and the
course must be retaken at normal tuition rates. Faculty may establish attendance requirements in excess of
75% with the approval of the Academic Dean. Clinical courses and some academic courses required
100% attendance.
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PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Course No. WS302.52
Units: 1.5 / 21 hours
Course Title: Medical Terminology
Term: [Winter 2012]
Day / Time: Friday 6:30 – 9:30
Instructor: [Dr. Michael P. Gillespie]
Phone: [(917) 324-8546]
email: [DrG@healingartscenter.info]
website: [www.healingartscenter.info]
MAKE-UP EXAMS:
To be permitted to take a make-up exams students must demonstrate extenuating
circumstances by providing appropriate documentation (e.g., doctors note, death
certificate etc.). No make exams will be permitted without documentation of extenuating
circumstances. Documents must be submitted to the administration. Make-up fees are
applicable (see below). If permitted, midterm and final exams must be made up within one
week of the exam date. The Administration office may administer these exams. A Make-up
Exam form with appropriate documentation must be submitted to the front office to receive
permission to make-up an exam.
Make-up Exam Fee: A fee of $50 will charged for written, $75 for practical, and $110 for
combination of written and practical exam.
AUTHORIZATION FOR INCOMPLETE GRADE: Any student seeking authorization for
an “I” must first present a written petition to the Academic Dean. It is the responsibility of the
student to bring pertinent information to the instructor and the Dean and to reach an agreement
on the means by which the remaining course requirements will be satisfied. An incomplete shall
not be assigned when the only way a student can make up the work would be to attend a major
portion of the course when the class is next offered. An ”I” may not be assigned when the
student’s GPA is less that 70%. A student receiving an “I” must make up the specified
deficiency and receive a grade by the end of the second week of the next semester, or the “I”
automatically becomes an “F” on the first day of the third week of the term and the course must
be retaken at normal tuition rates. There are no extensions to this policy. It is the student’s
responsibility to ascertain that the instructor has delivered the final grade change to the
administration before the third week of the term begins.
GRADING:
A = 94-100% A-=90-93% B+=87-89% B = 84-86% B-=80-83% C+=77-79
C = 70-76%
F = 69% or lower( failure) NG=No Grade
I = Incomplete
A means outstanding achievement. The student has met more than 94-100% of the course
objectives. An A grade is only available for the highest, exemplary accomplishments.
B means average performance. Student has met at least 84-86% of the course objectives. The
student may need some remedial work in order to fully meet the course objectives. Because all
course objectives are important in this curriculum, some remediation, either by focused
independent study or tutorial, is recommended before proceeding to advanced courses.
C is below average and is awarded for marginally satisfactory performance. These students have
met 70-76% of the course objectives. Student may proceed in courses for which the course is a
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PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Course No. WS302.52
Units: 1.5 / 21 hours
Course Title: Medical Terminology
Term: [Winter 2012]
Day / Time: Friday 6:30 – 9:30
Instructor: [Dr. Michael P. Gillespie]
Phone: [(917) 324-8546]
email: [DrG@healingartscenter.info]
website: [www.healingartscenter.info]
prerequisite but remediation is strongly recommended. C should be considered a warning grade.
It is the college's observation that C students are at risk of failure on comprehensive and state
licensure exams.
Pluses and minuses, with the exception of A+ and C-, may now be used to differentiate between
letter grades and are calculated in student GPAs. A+ is not used because the college is on a 4.0
standard with A equal to 4.0. An A is reserved for the highest standards of accomplishment. Cis not used because C is the minimum passing grade in the program, therefore, less than a C
indicates a failure to achieve a passing grade and should be awarded an F.
Regular attendance is a requirement for getting the most from your education at Pacific. Students must
attend 75% of the hours scheduled for any given academic course or a grade of “F” is assigned and the
course must be retaken at normal tuition rates. Faculty may establish attendance requirements in excess of
75% with the approval of the Academic Dean. Clinical courses and some academic courses required
100% attendance.
GRADING STANDARDS:
A= 94-100
A-= 90-93
C =70-76
B+= 87-89
B= 84-86
B-= 80-83
C+=77-79
F=69 or lower I=Incomplete
The faculty of Pacific College has adopted the following description of letter grades to supplement the
numerical descriptions in the catalog:
A means outstanding achievement, the student has met more than 90% of the course objectives. An A
grade is only available for the highest, exemplary accomplishments.
B means average performance. The student has met at least 80% of the course objectives. The student
may need some remedial work in order to fully meet the course objectives. Because all course objectives
are important in this curriculum, some remediation, either by focused independent study or tutorial, is
recommended before proceeding to advanced courses.
C is below average and is awarded for marginally satisfactory performance. Doctoral students must
repeat any course in which a C or lower is earned.
Pluses and minuses, with the exception of A+ and C-, may be used to differentiate between grades and are
calculated in student GPA’s. A+ is not used because the college is on a 4.0 standard with A equal to 4.0.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s Programs
The standard PCOM attendance policy is that students must attend 75% of the classes.
Instructors may increase this, as long as it is clearly stated on the syllabi. The permissible
number of missed classes for 75 % attendance is as follows:
42 hour course – 3 missed classes (3 hours each) – max 9 hr
35 hour course – 2 missed classes (3 hours each) – max 8 hr
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PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Course No. WS302.52
Units: 1.5 / 21 hours
Course Title: Medical Terminology
Term: [Winter 2012]
Day / Time: Friday 6:30 – 9:30
Instructor: [Dr. Michael P. Gillespie]
Phone: [(917) 324-8546]
email: [DrG@healingartscenter.info]
website: [www.healingartscenter.info]
28 hour course – 2 missed classes (3 hours each) - max 7 hr
21 hour course – 1 missed class (3 hours each) - max 5 hr
For weekend intensive classes or classes with different numbers of hours than those listed above,
check with your department chair or the Dean for attendance requirements.
Tardiness – arriving 15 minutes late or leaving 15 minutes early = 1 tardy. 3 tardies = 1 absence.
Arriving 30 minutes late or leaving 30 minutes early = a full absence.
Intensive Courses have a 100% attendance requirement.
Students who do not meet the stated attendance requirements will fail the course unless there are
extenuating circumstances (e.g., family emergency, serious illness etc), which require
documented evidence. Please contact the Student Advisor immediately if a student exceeds the
permissible number of absences.
APPROPRIATE AND INAPPROPRIATE CLASSROOM LAPTOP/WEB-ENABLED
DEVICE USE
Acceptable in-class uses of laptops and other web-enabled devices includes:
1. Taking notes
2. Following along with the instructor on PowerPoint
3. Working on assigned in-class activities, projects, and discussions
Unacceptable in-class uses of laptops and other web-enabled devices include:
1. Instant messaging
2. E-mailing
3. Surfing the Internet
4. Playing games
5. Writing papers
6. Doing homework
Students are NOT permitted to use or have ANY type of electronic device on their desk
or on their body (in pockets etc.) during any type of assessment quiz or examination, or
when reviewing quizzes or exams. Students found to violate this rule will face academic
dismissal.
PLAGIARISM:
Unauthorized use of another person’s language and ideas or representing them as one’s own
original work is considered plagiarism. Students must cite outside sources when
paraphrasing, summarizing or directly quoting material that falls outside the realm of
common knowledge. Instructors are available to help students determine when
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PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Course No. WS302.52
Units: 1.5 / 21 hours
Course Title: Medical Terminology
Term: [Winter 2012]
Day / Time: Friday 6:30 – 9:30
Instructor: [Dr. Michael P. Gillespie]
Phone: [(917) 324-8546]
email: [DrG@healingartscenter.info]
website: [www.healingartscenter.info]
documentation is necessary; however, the responsibility of giving credit to the original author
falls primarily on the student. Plagiarism is a punishable offense regardless of the student’s
intent. Pacific College considers academic dishonesty a serious violation of college policy.
Students who plagiarize are subject to dismissal from the program.
STUDENT RESOURCE SERVICES:
Phone: 1-866-640-4777
Web: studentlifetools.com <http://studentlifetools.com/> (username: PacificNY; password:
success)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, confidential support services to help Pacific College students
work through any personal challenges that may be interfering with their academic success.
Support services include:
- Immediate access to Masters-level counselors
- A nationwide network of licensed providers for one-on-one counseling
- Online self-help tools
- Individualized assistance identifying up-to-date community-based agencies and organizations
to facilitate access to childcare, transportation and other daily living needs.
A specialist can be reached by telephone at any time of day, including weekends and
holidays, so that students have access to round-the-clock support, whether at school or at
home. One-on-one counseling is available on an as needed basis. Common reasons why
students reach out to Student Resource Services include, but are not limited to, feelings of
stress related to school, family, or work; struggles with depression or anxiety; relationship
issues; drug or alcohol problems; childcare concerns; and/or financial troubles.
METHODS OF PRESENTATION:
1. Instructor-directed learning activities, group reviews. PowerPoint Presentations
2. Weekly reading and written exercises.
3. Case based translation exercises.
LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION REQUIRED: Detailed level of comprehension of learning
course and topic objectives is required.
APPLICATION: As per Course Learning Outcomes and Objectives.
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PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Course No. WS302.52
Units: 1.5 / 21 hours
Course Title: Medical Terminology
Term: [Winter 2012]
Day / Time: Friday 6:30 – 9:30
Instructor: [Dr. Michael P. Gillespie]
Phone: [(917) 324-8546]
email: [DrG@healingartscenter.info]
website: [www.healingartscenter.info]
COURSE OUTLINE:
CLASS
TOPIC
Week of
Class
READING ASSIGNMENT
Topics & Reading Assignments
2-Week
Course Introduction: syllabus, learning styles, expectations
Chapters 1-4
Terms pertaining to the body as a whole-Suffixes-Prefixes. Chapter 1-2
Students present words to class - Quiz #1
Blood, Lymph, and Cardiovascular Chapter 13,11
3-Week
Students present words to class – Quiz #2
Skin & Respiratory system. Chapter 16,12
4-Week
Students present words to class– Quiz #3
Digestive System; Endocrine system. Chapter 5.6, 18
5-Week
Students present words to class– Quiz #4
Oncology; Female reproductive System. Chapter 19,8
6-Week
6-Week
Students present words to class– Quiz #5
Male Reproductive System; Nervous System Chapter 9. 10
7-Week
Final Exam
1-Week
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR:
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Attendance, participation and behavior are expected to meet the standards of professional
performance and will be evaluated as such. Professional standards include promptness,
cooperation, dedication to learning, presenting oneself appropriately in oral and written
communication and ethical behavior.
THE USE OF CELL PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING TESTS IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THE HONOR CODE
AT ALL TIMES.
This means that any use of cell phones during tests is grounds for penalty (zero for the test,
failure of the course, suspension from the College, depending upon circumstances) and does not
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PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Course No. WS302.52
Units: 1.5 / 21 hours
Course Title: Medical Terminology
Term: [Winter 2012]
Day / Time: Friday 6:30 – 9:30
Instructor: [Dr. Michael P. Gillespie]
Phone: [(917) 324-8546]
email: [DrG@healingartscenter.info]
website: [www.healingartscenter.info]
require any proof that cheating was related to the cell phone usage.
PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Course No. WS302 (1.5 Units/ 22.5 Hours)
Course Title: Medical Terminology
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Instructor: [insert name]
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