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Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technical Rescue

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Associate of Applied Science in Social Work Assistant

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Short-Term Certificate in Addiction Studies

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Short-Term Certificate in Behavioral and Mental Health Technician

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Short-Term Certificate in Case Management for the Healthcare and Gerontology Professional

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Fire Science Technical Rescue
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This program is discontinued and no longer accepting new students. ...

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Health Services Technology
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Associate of Applied Science Health Services Technology 63-65 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview Gain the skills and experiences you need to sta ...

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RN to BSN
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Bachelor of Applied Science RN to BSN 60 Credit Hours   Location Online + Practicum Format Online + Practicum $79,940 Median annual wage*   Admission Requires RN licensure Financial Aid Eligible Yes 3% Job growth*   Accreditation ACEN     Visit campus Con ...

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COTC Registration Dates

Summer Semester 2026 Priority Registration Dates*^ Registration for students enrolled in a selective health program (nursing, sonography, radiologic science, surgical tech) and military/veteran students ...

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Your Return on Investment

Central Ohio Technical College is chartered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) as a state-assisted institution of higher education. Providing information regarding the outcomes of our graduates is required by ODHE. The link below will take ...

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Appeal Forms

At COTC, appeal processes are in place for students to provide information and appeal things like dependency status and/or income reported on the FAFSA. It's important to talk with a Student Financial Services staff member to understand what form is ...

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Find Course Materials

​In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Barnes and Noble booksellers — including our own college bookstore — is fully compliant with textbook provisions, as ISBN numbers and existing retail price information are available on the bookstor ...

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Schedule a Test

Newark Campus Testing Scheduling for testing appointments at the Newark campus is done online using RegisterBlast. Schedule a Test All appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance to ensure testing materials are available in the Testing Center. ...

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Testing Policies

Code of Student Conduct: Students are required to follow the COTC Code of Student Conduct at all times.  ​Personal Belongings: Only items required for testing are permitted in the testing rooms. All personal belongings must be placed in a locker, includin ...

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Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing
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Associate of Applied Science LPN to Associate Degree Nursing 65 Credit Hours   Location Newark, Coshocton, Knox, Pataskala Format On campus 91% NCLEX-RN pass rate   Admission Selective admission Financial Aid Eligible Yes 92% Job placement   Accreditation ...

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Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing
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Associate of Applied Science Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing 65 Credit Hours   Location Pataskala Format On campus 91% NCLEX-RN pass rate   Admission Selective admission Financial Aid Eligible Yes 92% Job placement   Accreditation ACEN Credential Ea ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation is required for admission? A non-U.S. citizen is required to submit one of the following documents: Permanent Resident Card Asylee or Refugee documentation I-94 Form I-797 Notice of Deferred Action from USCIS (approval notice) Visa or P ...

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Partnership in Action

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Donors Gift COTC New Ultrasound Technology
DMS student Sara Potak , donor Sally Heckman, and program director Melinda Brillhart stand around an ultrasound machine donated by Heckman in the COTC sonography lab.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) received funding from two generous local donors to purchase a pair of new, state-of-the-art ultrasound machines for its Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology (DMS) lab. These contributions bolster the DMS program’s ...

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Standard Operating Procedure for Faculty Office Assignments

This procedure outlines the process for assigning faculty office space at The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. ...

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Framework Plan

The Framework Plan informs and guides decision-making about the physical environment and capital investment to achieve our strategic programmatic objectives. ...

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Jane Camlin-Tammen Family Reserve

This 31-acre property of mature forest growth is used to support teaching and research as a land laboratory for both COTC and The Ohio State University at Newark. ...

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Equipment and Furniture Guidance for Remote Work

These guidelines address the allocation of furniture and services to staff and faculty who work remotely.  ...

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Facilities Operations Staff

Administration Brian Boehmer, Superintendent of Facilities and Support Services Doug Warthen, Assistant Director of Facilities Michael Leedale, Administrative Assistant Maintenance Kyle Lumbatis, Building Maintenance Superintendent Steve Riley, Facilities ...

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Portfolio Assessment
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Work experience and informal training that does not result in an industry-recognized credential (certification or licensure) may be evaluated for college credit through a portfolio review process. Students may be eligible for college credit due to things ...

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Industry-Recognized Credentials
Paramedic Students

Some professions require employees to become certified or licensed. If you completed formal training that resulted in an industry-recognized credential, you may be eligible for college credit. The state of Ohio also has programs like the One-Year Option a ...

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Prior Learning

You may receive transfer credit for completing college-level coursework or training at high schools, career centers or the military. ...

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Alternative Credit Options
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Many people enjoy learning to enhance their knowledge and/or to expand upon an existing job or career. There are companies that offer learning and, in line with the American Council on Education (ACE), many colleges across the United States recognize the ...

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What Is a Respiratory Therapist, and How Can You Become One?
A student places a breathing apparatus on a mannequin while another student adjusts a dial on a mounted machine during lab at COTC.

Wondering what a respiratory therapist is and how you can become one? Respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals trained to help patients of all ages who struggle with breathing due to illness, injury or chronic conditions. They play an important ...

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Ohio Goes to the Movies for America's 250th Birthday

COTC and Ohio State Newark will jointly host a free screening of “Johnny Shiloh” — a 1963 television film that originally aired as two episodes of “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color” — on the shared Newark campus as part of the statewide Ohio Goes to ...

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