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BOTA 2334
Fundamentals of OTA III 4 Credit Hours
Students engage in practical application and implementation of treatment techniques and
interventions. The use of occupation throughout the treatment process is emphasized. Adaptation
of self, tools and the environment during treatment are discussed. Documentation skills as they
pertain to discharge planning and client education materials are further developed. Client and
family education are addressed. Class experiences include but are not limited to lecture, group
activities, lab experiences and clinical observations. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in all
previous BOTA required courses. Co-requisites: BOTA 2343, BOTA 2312, SP 0001. The
course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 45; and Skills Laboratory-30;
for a total of 75 contact hours.

BOTA 2343
Professional Development 3 Credit Hours
Management skills, self-directed learning, understanding of state and federal regulatory and
legislative bodies, reimbursement issues, professional responsibility in fieldwork, professional
literature and ethical decision making are among the topics addressed in this course. Interview
skills, job search and application skills, licensure requirements, continuing education and
certification examination preparation and registration are also covered. Prerequisite: Grade of
“C” or higher in all previous BOTA required courses. Co-requisites: BOTA 2334, BOTA 2312,
SP 0001. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory - 45 contact hours.

SP 0001
Spiritual Perspectives in Health Care 1 Credit Hour
The course provides a holistic, Christian-based approach in creating awareness and
understanding about; 1)one’s own belief system; 2) the spiritual needs of patients; 3)
methodologies of spiritual care for patients, and 4) world religions and religious practices
specifically as they relate to delivery of healthcare. Co-requisites: BOTA 2334, BOTA 2343,
BOTA 2312. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 15 contact
hours.

BOTA 2312
Level I Fieldwork III 2 Credit Hours
Supervised clinical experience in which student engages in observation, communication,
professional behavior, activity analysis, clinical reasoning and therapeutic intervention skills in
various settings including medical, rehabilitation and community models. Prerequisite: Grade of
"C" or higher in all previous BOTA required courses. Co-requisites: BOTA 2334, BOTA 2343,
SP 0001. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 10; and Clinical
Laboratory-80 for a total of 90 contact hours.

BOTA 2416
Level II Fieldwork I 6 Credit Hours
Eight week full time clinical experience is conducted under the supervision of a licensed
occupational therapist or a certified occupational therapy assistant. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or
higher in all previous BOTA required courses. Experience must be completed within 18 months

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