Students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to be considered for grant opportunities. Some grants may require an application in addition to the FASFA. Many COTC students are eligible for grants to help and/or cover the cost of tuition and in some cases books/supplies. Grants awarded to students do not need to be repaid. 

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Pre-admission Course Requirements for NURPN.1YR Program

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Nursing Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet graduation requirements.

STNA certification required.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Total Hours Required

• Total Hours Required for Degree:  37.50

Helpful Information 

• * Courses may have prerequisites. Please check course description to view all course prerequisites and requirements.

• All courses require a grade of C (2.00) or better in order to progress and graduate from this program.

• This program is 42 weeks in length.

The College Reserves the Right to Change Curricula Without Notice
Published date – January 2019​  
Office of Academic Affairs

Central Ohio Technical College offers an Emergency Medical Technician course for those persons interested in seeking initial EMS certification. 

Course Description

7 credit hours, 9 contact hours (6 hours lecture and 3 hours lab)

Prerequisite: CPR Certification (Recommended), C grade (2.00) or better in GENR-091 and MATH-080 (or appropriate score on COMPASS placement). Course is graded A-F. 

The EMS-120 Emergency Medical Services course covers all aspects of emergency medical care in the field including equipment, controlling the situation, anatomy and physiology, medical and trauma emergencies, and airway control. This course at its successful completion allows the student to take the national registry exam to become certified at the EMT Level. This course provides a first phase of training in the career structure of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The course covers all knowledge and skills required for the national certification examination. Course includes 15 clock hours of clinical experience. A student must pass the class with a B- grade (3.00) or better and a minimum of 70 percent on the final exam in order to graduate and be eligible to sit for the NREMT exam. 

Helpful Information

• EMS-120 meets Ohio CTransfer (C-Tag) Assurance Guide standards for course CTEMTB002.

• This “program” is not currently eligible for Title IV financial aid. 

The College Reserves the Right to Change Curricula Without Notice
Published date – January 2019​
Office of Academic Affairs

Autumn Semester

Spring Semester

Total Hours Required

• Total Hours Required For Degree:  29.00

Helpful Information

• Students enrolled in the Accelerated POBT Academy while pursuing the Law Enforcement Degree Program are eligible for financial aid. 

• Courses may have prerequisites. Please check course description to view all course prerequisites and requirements.

• * Indicates a grade of C (2.00) or better is required in all Law Enforcement Technology courses to proceed in subsequent Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice and Public Service courses and to graduate from the Law Enforcement Technology program.

• This program is 15 weeks in length.

Admission Requirements

The Basic Police Academy program has been designed to meet the requirements of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for Police Academies. There are specific admission requirements which must be met before a student will be admitted to this program.  Successful graduates of this program will be recommended to take the state certification examination.  Cadets that successfully complete this program will receive a letter of completion (for open enrollment students) or a certificate (if a commissioned officer from OPOTC) and will be eligible to gain employment as a police officer,  deputy sheriff, or armed security officer.

All cadets are required to have a physical examination and a fingerprint check completed at least 21 days prior to the start of each Academy (no cadets will be accepted after this deadline).  The physical examination WILL BE AT THE CADET’S EXPENSE.  Fingerprint checks are required  for ALL CADETS (persons convicted of a felony or domestic violence are not eligible for this program).  Instructions for fingerprinting are provided by the Academy only (see Academy Commander).  The cadet is responsible for required uniform expenses.

Interested students must submit a completed COTC Application form and contact the COTC Gateway Admissions Office for additional admissions requirements.  Once accepted students must pay a one-time non-refundable Acceptance Fee of $40.00.  Cadets pay standard per semester credit hour tuition charges as set forth by the College (listing of tuition and fees available from the Gateway Admissions Office).  Students will also be charged for ammunition (currently $250.00 one- time charge – ammunition prices are subject to change without notice due to price changes by the manufacturer).  Individually owned firearms or purchased ammunition will not be permitted on the firing range during class times. 

The Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Code Rule 109.2-1 provides 1) for the power of the School Commander to enact rules and regulations which establish a higher standard of training than the minimum required; and 2) for the termination of the services of unsatisfactory students during or upon completion of the pre-school training period.

The College Reserves the Right to Change Curricula Without Notice
Published date – January 2017
Office of Academic Affairs

Pre-Admission Course Requirements for DMSSM.AAS Program

Course requirements or with permission of the program director: The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Specialty Modalities AAS program is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet graduation requirements.  Concurrent enrollment in DMS AAS-G / AASCV programs or Registered/Credentialed RDMS, RVT, RVS, RDCS, RCS sonographer.

Autumn Semester

Spring Semester

Autumn Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Total Hours Required

• Total Hours Required For Degree:  60.00

Helpful Information

* Courses may have prerequisites. Please check course description to view all course prerequisites and requirements.

All courses require a grade of C (2.00) or better in order to progress and graduate from this program.

The College Reserves the Right to Change Curricula Without Notice
Published date – August 2018
Office of Academic Affairs