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Funding available for COTC short-term certificates
Central Ohio Technical College is offering short-term certificate grants that reduce or eliminate tuition for those seeking to learn new job skills . COTC may award a student up to $ 2,000 to complete one of five approved short-term certificates that lead to employment in an in-demand career field . Each certificate can be completed in as little as one or two semesters for quick entry in the workforce . Certificate programs are available at all four campus locations in Newark , Coshocton , Mount Vernon and Pataskala .
Funded by the Ohio Department of Education , short-term certificate grants are available to students who indicate they have financial need for the grant and students who are currently in or exiting foster care . Financial need may be the result of unemployment , underemployment ( working in low-paying or low-skill jobs ) or simply lacking resources to fully meet current expenses .
Each student may receive a one-time grant of up to $ 2,000 to assist with tuition and fees ( does not include the cost of books and supplies ) for an eligible short-term certificate . These are limited funds and will be awarded until the funds are exhausted .
To apply for a short-term certificate grant , COTC students must complete a brief application available at www . cotc . edu / grants . For more information about the shortterm certificate grant , call Student Financial Services at 740-366-9435 or email nwkstudentfinancialservices @ mail . cotc . edu .
Eligible short-term certificates are addiction studies certificate , emergency medical technician basic certificate , peace officer basic training , phlebotomy certificate and state-tested nurse aid certificate .
The addiction studies certificate may be completed in two semesters at the Newark campus and online . Coursework includes training to assist individuals and families with a variety of issues arising from addiction problems . Graduates are prepared to work in an entry-level position in many community health programs as chemical dependency counselors , mental-health technicians or recovery coaches . Credits earned also are applicable toward COTC ’ s associate degree in human services .
The EMT basic certificate is achieved through completion of a single course available at the Coshocton campus this fall and at partnering locations in Newark and Mount Vernon . Upon completion , students take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician exam for certification as an EMT . First on the scene in an emergency , EMTs administer
first-aid treatment , sometimes providing life-saving care , to people who have suffered an illness or injury outside of a hospital setting .
The peace officer basic training academy is available in three formats at the Newark campus . The accelerated program is 15 weeks with classes held in the daytime . The evening academy is 30 weeks with classes typically held after 5 p . m . The academy also is offered as part of the curriculum of the law enforcement technology degree program .
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 . COTC is the second-highest scoring open enrollment academy in the state . Graduates may obtain employment as police officers , auxiliary officers and deputy sheriffs . Credits earned can be applied to COTC ’ s associate degree in law enforcement technology .
The phlebotomy certificate can be completed in two semesters and is available at the Newark and Pataskala campuses this fall . 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 doctor offices .
Graduates are eligible for certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology , which is highly desired for employment as phlebotomists or phlebotomy technicians . Credits earned also are applicable toward COTC ’ s associate degree in health services technology .
The STNA certificate is completed in one course and prepares a basic health-
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