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- Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the medical coding short-term or one-year certificate program? Students can complete the short-term certificate in just two semesters. Students can complete the one-year certificate in one calendar year. Can I take classes onli ...
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- Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between engineering and engineering technology? Engineering and engineering technology are separate but closely related professional areas. Engineering programs often focus on theory and conceptual design, while engineering technolo ...
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- Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the EFDA certificate? The EFDA certificate is two semesters long. Students take one course in autumn semester and one course in spring semester to complete the certificate. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students are ...
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- Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the patient care technician certificate program? Students can complete the certificate in just two semesters. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students pursuing a healthcare certificate should expect to take classes f ...
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- Frequently Asked Questions
What classes are needed if I want to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology exam? Students must complete: HLT 140- Phlebotomy HTL 145- Phlebotomy Lab HLT 150- Phlebotomy Clinical More information can be found on the American Society for Clinica ...
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- Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (AA) offers students the opportunity to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at a relatively low cost and to transfer seamlessly to any public college or university in the state of Ohio. Students pursuing the AA may ta ...
Overview - 09/30/2020 - 5:09am
- Basic Healthcare Skills
Do you want to pursue a career in the healthcare field? Enrolling in Central Ohio Technical College’s basic healthcare skills program is a great way to get started. ...
Overview - 10/02/2020 - 7:56am
- Frequently Asked Questions
I applied to COTC. Is that the same as applying to the ADN program? No. The 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-he ...
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- Student Information
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- Social Work Assistant
A Human Services Helping Profession This generalist perspective human services interdisciplinary program prepares qualified individuals for entry-level positions in a wide variety of human services and social work assistant settings serving individuals, f ...
Overview - 09/24/2020 - 11:59am
- Social Work Assistant On-Demand Information Session
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- Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for the fire science technology program? Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) A can help students keep track of the program requirements. CTEC A can help students keep track of the program requirements. Can I take classes online or face-to ...
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- Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for the Fire with EMT Certificate Program? Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) A can help students keep track of the program requirements. CTEC A can help students keep track of the program requirements. Can I take classes online or face ...
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- DMS Handbook
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- Program Accreditation
The Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) Respiratory Therapy Technology (program number 200679), AAS degree program at the Newark, Ohio, campus location holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc. ...
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- Respiratory Therapy Technology
COTC's respiratory therapy program prepares you for a career as a respiratory therapist. A respiratory therapist is trained to help people with lung diseases or disorders. They assess, diagnose and treat patients who have difficulty breathing. They w ...
Overview - 04/02/2024 - 8:17am
- Accreditation Information
National Accreditation The AAS Early Childhood Education Technology Program at Central Ohio Technical College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education ...
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- DMS Information meetings
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- Radiologic Technology Information Meeting/Course
Interested students may either attend a radiologic science technology information meeting on campus or complete the online radiologic science technology information course to learn about the radiologic science technology program at COTC and satisfy this r ...
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- Practical Nursing
Licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses (known as LPNs or LVNs, depending on the state in which they work) provide basic medical care. They work under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors. LPNs are responsible for administ ...
Overview - 10/02/2020 - 7:04am
- Nursing Technology
Registered nurses (RNs) are an integral part of a healthcare team. RNs typically administer medication, treatments and offer educational advice to patients. RNs often supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs). COTC graduates of the ADN program are prepar ...
Overview - 10/02/2020 - 6:39am
- Sonography Information Meeting/Course
Interested students may either attend a diagnostic medical sonography technology information meeting on campus or complete the online sonography information course to learn about the sonography program at COTC and satisfy this requirement on the sonograph ...
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- Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College offers a four-semester transition degree option for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to complete education they need to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and become registered nurses (RNs). LPNs provide basic nursing care and are ty ...
Overview - 10/02/2020 - 7:17am
- Frequently Asked Questions
What type of financial assistance is available to help me pay for college? Every student is also encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete a FAFSA ...
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- Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the behavioral and mental health certificate program? Students can quickly complete the behavioral and mental health certificate in just two semesters. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students interested in the behavi ...
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- Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the case management certificate? Students can quickly complete the case management certificate in just two semesters. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? At COTC students have the flexibility to take classes face-to-face ...
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- Contact Academic Affairs
Our friendly staff in the Office of Academic Affairs is ready to answer any questions you have about teaching at COTC. Feel free to contact Karen Vargo or email academicaffairs@mail.cotc.edu. ...
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- Radiologic Science Technology — Additional Information
Central Ohio Technical College strives to present you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future. Links to additional program details and information are listed below. Admissions Checklist To obtain the current applicatio ...
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- RN to BSN
COTC’s RN to BSN program is for currently licensed registered nurses (RNs) who have earned their associate degree in nursing and are looking to advance their nursing career by earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The coursework is offered 100% online ...
Overview - 05/07/2024 - 12:52pm
- Frequently Asked Questions

If I want to enroll in the peace officer basic training academy, do I need to register for and attend an information meeting? Students interested in Peace Officer Basic Training must first sign up and pass the entry physical conditioning test. After succ ...
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