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Bookkeeping
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Students who choose to study bookkeeping within the accounting technology program at COTC gain knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment as a bookkeeper. Bookkeepers record financial transactions such as purchases, sales and payments for a perso ...

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Community Health
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Having a Community Health Certificate enables you to be a front line public health worker who serves as a liaison or intermediary between the community and health/social services. ...

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Customer Relations
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The customer relations certificate examines problem-solving and caring for customers’ needs. Students will enhance their skillsets with an emphasis on communication, active listening, empathy, adaptability and time management.  ...

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Electrocardiograph Technician
electrocardiography students

Under the supervision of physicians and/or nurses, electrocardiograph technicians operate equipment that records and measures heart activity (EKG/ECG diagnostic examinations) and report results to the treatment team. These measurements are used to assist ...

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Electrocardiography for the Cardiac Sonographer
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This short-term certificate program allows sonographers and sonography students to quickly upskill or advance their careers as electrocardiography (EKG) technicians. Students learn how to interpret and perform electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs) and, upon comp ...

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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
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This certificate program trains certified dental assistants in the art of restorative dentistry. EFDAs perform advanced remediable intra-oral dental procedures (sealants and fillings) under the supervision of a licensed dentist. ...

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Fire with EMT
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Students who pursue the Fire with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate gain entry-level skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. Many fire stations seek students with skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. ...

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Home Healthcare Provider
Home Healthcare Provider students

Home health aides provide in-home care to people with disabilities, chronic illness or cognitive impairment. Help is often provided to older adults in need of assistance. Many seniors prefer to remain in their own homes as long as possible; having the ass ...

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Industrial Electrician

Students who earn the Industrial Electrician Certificate will work closely with Electrical Engineers to design and develop industrial equipment. The Industrial Electrician Certificate offers students an introduction to the field of Electrical Engineering, ...

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Management
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If you have interest in business management, the Management Certificate at COTC is a great place to begin. The Management Certificate includes coursework focusing on a variety of areas including business law and financial practices in business. Students w ...

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Office Administration
Office Administration students

Students who choose to study office administration within the business program at COTC gain knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment in an office setting. This certificate option allows students to gain proficiency in Microsoft® Office software ...

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Peace Officer Basic Training
Peace officer basic training

Central Ohio Technical College’s Institute for Public Safety offers peace officer basic training designed to prepare students to meet the requirements of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. ...

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Phlebotomy
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Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research or blood donations. They primarily work in hospitals, ambulatory centers, clinics, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices. Phlebotomists typically enter the ...

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Practical Nursing
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Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (known as LPNs or LVNs, depending on the state in which they work) provide basic medical care. ...

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Supply Chain Management
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Central Ohio has become a major distribution hub for multiple large businesses and suppliers/manufacturers. The Supply Chain Management One-Year Certificate provides working individuals with an opportunity to expand their skillset for career advancement o ...

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Entrepreneurship
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The entrepreneurship certificates introduce students to key concepts applicable to entrepreneurship and running a start-up company. ...

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Information Technology Specialist
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Learn foundational skills to obtain an entry-level position in the growing field of information technology. Short-term and one-year certificate available.  ...

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Medical Coding

Quickly begin a career in medical coding. ...

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Human Resources
Human Resources management students

Students who choose to study human resources within the business program at COTC gain knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment as a human resources generalist. This certificate option allows students to gain proficiency in Microsoft® Office sof ...

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Emergency Medical Technician

COTC offers initial EMT courses in conjunction with our affiliated partners at CTEC of Licking County, Knox County Career Center, and the Ohio Fire Academy. EMS 120 is a 7-credit hour/one-semester course. Students completing the course will be eligible to ...

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Behavioral and Mental Health Technician
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Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. Technicians typically provide therapeutic care and monitor their patients’ conditions. Aides help patients in their daily activities and ensure a saf ...

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Patient Care Technician

Patient care technicians with multiple skills play a vital role in direct patient care. After completing the certificate, the student will be certified as a State Tested Nursing Aide and become certified in CPR. Phlebotomy and electrocardiogram (ECG) are ...

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Basic Healthcare Skills
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This certificate prepares you to become a State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) — a first step in your nursing career.  ...

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Case Management for the Healthcare and Gerontology Professional
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Case managers typically work as part of a team to assess, plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate options and services to meet people’s health and human service needs.  ...

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Addiction Studies
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​The number of citizens affected by substance use disorder is in the millions and Ohio is severely affected. The Addiction Studies Certificate program prepares individuals to work in an entry-level position in many community health programs. Coursework in ...

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Digital Media Technology
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This certificate program provides students the opportunity to gain fundamental skills in a variety of multimedia production areas, including industry standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud applications); professional concepts (e.g., social media, i ...

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Semiconductor Manufacturing

The semiconductor manufacturing certificate introduces you to how semiconductor wafers are manufactured and processed to become an integrated circuit used in a variety of industries.  ...

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