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Peace Officer Basic Training
Peace Officer Basic Training

applied toward a certificate or degree. If you are currently an Ohio Certified Peace Officer, you may be ...

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Redefine What's Possible
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associate degree in just two years. Certificates can be completed in as little as one semester or one year. ...

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Plan of Study

60 for this plan of study Total hours required for this degree: 120 All courses require a “B” (3.00) ...

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Digital Media Design Technology
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The digital media design curriculum at COTC is a broad and intensive exploration of the process and the business of digital design. Students can expect to study the principles of design, color theory, social media and typography. Students will also take c ...

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Early Childhood Education Technology
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The early childhood education technology program at COTC prepares students for rewarding careers as professional lead and assistant teachers of children birth through preschool ages and as assistant teachers in the public school setting. ...

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Associate of Science
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Student’s pursuing the Associate of Science (AS) may take courses that fit a variety of four-year major pathways that are available at a selection of convenient times on Central Ohio Technical College’s campuses, as well as online. ...

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often have opportunities for students to create a custom degree. Degrees that are custom are often ...

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Have unique career goals?

complete an associate degree. Cosmetology students often wish to study business to help manage their booth ...

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take classes face-to-face and online. Many degrees, including IT require face-to-face courses for ...

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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
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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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Home Healthcare Provider
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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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Peace Officer Basic Training
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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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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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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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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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Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology

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Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technical Rescue

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COTC Pataskala Campus Grand Reopening
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students can enroll until August 18. Following the renovation, COTC now offers more associate degrees and ...

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