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Spring-Semester II:
BOTA 1233 Disease Processes for OTA 3
BOTA 1212 Functional Anatomy for OTA 2
BOTA 1213 Human Development 3
BOTA 1224 Fundamentals of OTA II 4
BOTA 1312 Level I Fieldwork II 2
Subtotal 14

Fall Semester III:
BOTA 2334 Fundamentals of OTA III 4
BOTA 2343 Professional Development 3
HEAL 1003* Concepts of Lifetime Health & Wellness 3
SOCI 1013* Introduction to Sociology 3
BOTA 2312 Level I Fieldwork III 2
SP 0001 Spiritual Perspectives 1
Subtotal 16

Spring - Semester IV:
BOTA 2416 Level II Fieldwork I 6
BOTA 2426 Level II Fieldwork II 6
Subtotal 12

Total Degree Credits: 70 Credits

*Pre-requisite and co-requisite general education courses are presented with the Arkansas Course
Transfer System course numbers. Credit awarded by program affiliate, University of Arkansas-Pulaski
Technical College.

Course Descriptions

BOTA 1114
Fundamentals of OTA I 4 Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental concepts and aspects of occupational therapy philosophy, goals,
values and ethics is provided. The unique nature of occupation as it is viewed by the profession and the
role of occupational therapy in the healthcare community is explored. The use of activity analysis is
introduced and the role of group dynamics is investigated. An understanding of the working relationship
of the occupational therapist and the occupational therapy assistant is gained. Documentation skills and
the use of professional literature are introduced. The teaching-learning process is explored and activities
of daily living training as well as transfer training are addressed. Class experiences include but are not
limited to lecture, group activities, lab practicums and clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Admission into
the BHCLR-SOTA. Co-requisites: BOTA 1112. BOTA 1113. The course includes the following number
of contact hours: Theory – 45; and Skills Laboratory-30; for a total of 75 contact hours.

BOTA 1113
Medical Terminology for the OTA 3 Credit Hours
The study of words that relate to human body systems, anatomical structures, pathology and medical
procedures are examined. Word roots, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, pleural endings, abbreviations
and pronunciations are covered. The language of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework is also
studied. Emphasis is placed upon demonstrating a functional, working knowledge of medical terminology
encountered in practice as an occupational therapy assistant. Prerequisite: Admission into the BHCLR-

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