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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-SOTA. Co-requisites:
BOTA 1112. BOTA 1114. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory -
45 contact hours.

BOTA 1112
Level I Fieldwork I 2 Credit Hours
Supervised clinical experience in which student engages in observation, communication and
professional behavior skills in various settings including medical, rehabilitation and community
models. Prerequisite: Admission to BHCLR-SOTA. BOTA 1113. BOTA 1114. Co-requires:
BOTA 1113 and BOTA 1114. The course includes the following number of contact hours:
Theory – 10; and Clinical Laboratory-80; for a total of 90 contact hours.

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