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Frequently Asked Questions
What classes are needed if I want to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology exam?
Students must complete:
- HLT 140 – Phlebotomy
- HTL 145 – Phlebotomy Lab
- HLT 150 – Phlebotomy Clinical
More information can be found on the American Society for Clinical Pathology website.
If I only complete the classes needed to take the national licensure exam, do I also earn the Phlebotomy Certificate from COTC?
No. Students must complete the full Phlebotomy Certificate Plan of Study to earn a certificate from COTC.
What are the benefits of completing the Phlebotomy Certificate at COTC?
- Students who complete the Phlebotomy Certificate at COTC are
eligible to sit for a total of three certification exams and can
become certified in multiple areas for increased marketability
and employability in the healthcare field:
- American Society for Clinical Pathology certification exam
- STNA (State Tested Nurses Aide) certification exam
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT): electrocardiography certification exam
- Students who pursue the Phlebotomy Certificate are eligible
for financial aid.
- Students who only complete the three courses to sit for the National Phlebotomy Association exam, are not eligible for financial aid (but may be eligible for the short-term certificate state grant).
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
Students pursuing a healthcare certificate should expect to take classes face-to-face to experience hands-on learning. Medical Terminology and Nutrition classes may be offered online.
Can I pursue an associate degree after I complete the Phlebotomy certificate?
Students who complete a healthcare certificate are encouraged to keep going because they are well on their way to completing the Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology at COTC.
Susan Cooperider, EdD, RN
Associate Professor, Nursing
Credentials
EdD, Education and Leadership in Healthcare, Nebraska Methodist College, 2020
MSN, Nursing, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2010
BSN, Ohio University, 2007
AAS, Nursing, Technology, Central Ohio Technical College, 1996
Elizabeth Eyster, MPH, RDMS (AB), RVT, RDCS (AE)
Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Credentials
MPW, Southern New Hampshire University, 2018
BS, Echocardiography, Oregon Institute of Technology, 2014
AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology, Central Ohio Technical College, 2005
Community Health
Short-Term Certificate
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.
Associate of Science
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.
COTC Announces Autumn Semester Partial Return to Campus
Remote, in-person and hybrid classes planned
In response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has announced it will conduct classes in remote, in-person and hybrid formats this autumn.
COTC Coshocton Promise Successful in First Year
In November 2018, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) announced an ambitious program to offer a free college education to Coshocton County residents. The Coshocton Promise launched in the 2019-2020 academic year.