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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. ...

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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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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 ...

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Social Work Assistant On-Demand Information Session

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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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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 ...

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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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External Faculty Professional Development

Faculty professional development plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of education while ensuring the academic growth of our institution. Read more for a list of suggested external conferences for professional development. ...

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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Get your Class A tractor-trailer license in as little as four weeks and start one of the most in-demand careers in the country. Noncredit Training COTC partners with Ancora Corporate Training, an established national provider of CDL training, to offer thi ...

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Basic Healthcare Skills Certificate

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Online Learning and the Online Campus
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In a post-pandemic world, we know that there may still be a lot of confusion about different forms of online learning. Let us help clarify our commitment to technology-enhanced higher education. What exactly do we mean by “Online Campus”? Central Ohio Tec ...

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2025-2026 Plans of Study

No 2025-2026 Plans of Study |Course Lists | COTC Find the list of required courses for each degree and certificate available at Central Ohio Technical College. ...

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Nursing Plans of Study

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