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Community Health

A community health worker is a healthcare professional who serves as a liaison or intermediary between the community and health/social services offered within a community. Students who complete the community health certificate will be prepared to:  ...

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Criminal Justice Technology

In the criminal justice technology program at COTC, students learn to become excellent communicators; explore a multi-faceted system that includes the courts, policing, probation, corrections and homeland security; and apply hands-on technical training in ...

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology

Why Choose COTC? Ohio's first and only accelerated bachelor's degree program When students think about a career in sonography, they often associate ultrasound with pregnancy. A career in sonography can do so much more. Sonography involves the us ...

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Digital Media Technology

Are you a new student looking to explore the digital media design industry? Are you already a working professional and looking to supplement your knowledge with in-demand tech skills? Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner and need to expand your ...

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Electrical Engineering Technology

Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology can pursue a career in a wide variety of industries. Many things rely on electrical engineering: computers, telephones, radio, television, radar and sonar, just to ...

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Early Childhood Education Technology

The early childhood education technology associate degree at COTC prepares students for rewarding careers as professional lead and assistant teachers of children birth (infant/toddler) through preschool ages (3-5 years) and as assistant teachers in the pu ...

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Electrocardiograph Technician

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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Engineering Technology

The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology offers a quick on-ramp to an in-demand career, excellent salary and advancement opportunities. Students learn real-world, transferable skills in multiple industry sectors and complete their educat ...

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Fire Science Technical Rescue
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Technical rescue is a highly specialized “high risk/low frequency” area of fire department operations that requires a disproportionate amount of training and education when compared to “low risk/high frequency” operations in fire and emergency services.  ...

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Home Healthcare Provider

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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Human Resources

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 resource generalist. Human resource generalists handle the daily operations of a human resource department ...

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Information Technology

Information technology (IT) professionals provide support for nearly every business, hospital, educational facility and household. Technology continues to develop and change at a rapid pace, requiring a workforce with technical knowledge to design, develo ...

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Management

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

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. Office administrators focus on technical processes and perform clerical skills that help ...

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Phlebotomy

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. Whether you work in a laboratory, ...

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Radiologic Science Technology

Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging procedures such as x-ray, MRI and CT. The radiologic science technology associate degree program at COTC combines extensive classroom, laboratory and clinical learning situations to provide students with ...

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Behavioral and Mental Health Technician

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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Academic Advising

Advising is a shared responsibility between the student and advisor.  Your advisor provides guidance on developing meaningful academic and career goals, understanding degree requirements and navigating your college experience.  Your advisor is committed t ...

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Digital Media Design Technology
Digital Media Design Technology

The digital media design technology associate degree 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 typograph ...

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Student Records

The Office of Student Records maintains all official student documents and data, including the official academic record for each student. Records staff process incoming transcripts, forms and other various requests related to a student's academic rec ...

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Have unique career goals?

Students can create their own degree plan and earn an Associate of Technical Studies (ATS) at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) through two different options: One-Year Option The One-Year Option is a state program that allows career and technical cent ...

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Law Enforcement Technology

The law enforcement technology associate degree program at COTC is designed to provide students with up-to-date, industry-specific training that will enhance their professional opportunities and give successful students the ability to explore a diverse an ...

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Fire Science Technology
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Why choose COTC? Flexibility COTC has agreements with  two program partners  to offer students flexibility and options in selecting training courses. ...

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2023-2024 Plans of Study

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Financial Aid Forms

After receiving notification from Student Financial Services of the required documents, submit the forms as soon as possible to prevent the delay in processing your financial aid package.* It may take up to six weeks to process your file once the document ...

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Earn Credit for What You Know

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recognizes that college-level learning can happen outside of a college classroom. We value your life experience by turning it into college credit that can be applied toward a certificate or degree. If you have an indu ...

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Information Technology Services

The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) at The Ohio State University provides IT services to Central Ohio Technical College.  ...

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Grants

Students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)  to be considered for grant opportunities. Some grants may require an application in addition to the FASFA. Many COTC students are eligible for grants to help and/or co ...

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Surgical Technology

The surgical technology program is being deactivated, and no new applicants are being accepted effective autumn 2024.  If you aspire to become a surgical technologist or want to explore other health science careers, please connect with the Gateway  for as ...

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Peace Officer Basic Training
Peace Officer Basic Training

COTC's peace officer basic training academy exceeds the requirements of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and positions students to excel on the state certification exam to become a peace officer in Ohio. Graduates also earn credits toward a ...

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