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Nursing Program – Additional Information
Philosophy
The Department of Nursing embraces the college’s mission by preparing students to take nursing licensure examinations and by encouraging self-fulfillment through lifelong learning and service to others. The faculty of the Department of Nursing believe that nursing is both an art and a science — a caring profession with a continuously expanding body of knowledge. Through the use of evidence-based practice, nurses must strive to assist individuals, families and communities to achieve optimal functioning, consistent with the delivery of safe and effec
Associate of Science Pathways
Associate of Science
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree and have an interest in the sciences generally can complete an AS without an area of concentration which allows them to take courses in a variety of areas.
Associate of Science - Business
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business can complete an Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Business.
Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete an associate degree. The Associate of Science has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.
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Higher Education
COTC encourages faculty and staff to pursue higher education to enrich their lives and to develop the highest quality workforce. To support employees pursuing higher education, the college allows faculty and staff to enroll in college courses and/or degree-granting programs and provides tuition assistance for up to 10 credit hours of coursework per academic semester. Review the Employee Fee Reimbursement policy for details.
Employee Fee Reimbursement Policy
COTC offers tuition assistance to the dependents of eligible faculty and staff members. Review the Dependent Fee Remission policy for details.
Dependent Fee Remission Policy
Teaching and Learning Center
The Teaching and Learning Center at COTC supports excellence in teaching and learning through a variety of professional development initiatives. The TLC seeks to support faculty and staff professional development through strategic programming, coaching, mentorship, and by leveraging peer-to-peer communities of learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
I applied to COTC. Is that the same as applying to the paramedic to ADN program?
No. The paramedic to ADN program is a competitive, selective healthcare program. Students first apply to COTC (the college) and indicate interest in a health technologies program (or apply to a pre-health track). Then students complete a separate application to apply to the paramedic to ADN program.
How do I learn about the application process for the paramedic to ADN program?
Students interested in the paramedic to ADN program must register and attend a nursing information meeting.
What are the requirements to apply to the paramedic to ADN program?
Pre-requisite classes must be completed
There are classes students must take, have taken or can be awarded transfer credit for — before they can apply to the paramedic to ADN program:
- A full unit of high school biology or Introduction to Biology
- A full unit of high school chemistry or Introduction to Chemistry Principles
- or higher college equivalents
- or approved COTC transfer credit for Anatomy & Physiology I
Students who have taken the courses or receive transfer credit for the courses must have gotten a grade C or higher.
Health Selection Exam
Students must complete the HESI exam for the Paramedic to ADN program. View more information about the HESI exam, how to register, and the cost here.
Paramedic certification
A student applying to the paramedic to ADN program must hold a current paramedic certificate to practice in the state of Ohio.
Transcripts
Students must submit official high school transcript with graduation date or official GED transcript. High school seniors must send a current transcript during their senior year and a final transcript after graduation. Additionally, official transcripts from all career centers, colleges, and universities attended past and current with GPA must be sent. ALL foreign transcripts (high school and colleges) must be evaluated by a NACES Member- www.naces.org.
When are applications for the paramedic to ADN program available/due?
Applications are typically available one month prior to the deadline. The deadline to apply to the paramedic to ADN program is June 1 each year. Request the application from your assign advisor or email cotcadvising@mail.cotc.edu.
Are there additional requirements if I’m accepted into the paramedic to ADN program?
CPR
Students must have a CPR—American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Certificate for clinical sites upon being selected into the program.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
Students will be required to take classes on campus for the paramedic to ADN program. Some general education courses may be available online, but students should plan to be on campus to use equipment and engage in hands-on learning.
What type of financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans.
Students who complete a FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
Connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.
Can I pursue a bachelor’s degree after I complete the paramedic to ADN program?
Yes. Students interested in continuing on to pursue a bachelor’s degree can consider transferring to a four-year college or university. COTC has a transfer agreement with:
- Ohio University
- The Ohio State University
- University of Akron
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Phoenix
How do I get started at COTC?
Help us learn more about you by visiting our Future Students webpage, then follow the COTC Steps to Enroll to get started.
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