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Accelerated Peace Officer Basic Training

Total Hours Required

Total Credit Hours Required for this Certificate:  28.00

Admission Requirements

The Basic Police Academy program has been designed to meet the requirements of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for Police Academies. There are specific admission requirements which must be met before a student will be admitted to this program.  Successful graduates of this program will be recommended to take the state certification examination.  Cadets that successfully complete this program will receive a letter of completion (for open enrollment students) or a certificate (if a commissioned officer from OPOTC) and will be eligible to gain employment as a police officer, deputy sheriff, or armed security officer.

All cadets are required to have a physical examination and a fingerprint check completed at least 21 days prior to the start of each Academy (no cadets will be accepted after this deadline).  The physical examination WILL BE AT THE CADET’S EXPENSE.  Fingerprint checks are required  for ALL CADETS (persons convicted of a felony or domestic violence are not eligible for this program).  Instructions for fingerprinting are provided by the Academy only (see Academy Commander).  The cadet is responsible for required uniform expenses.​

Interested students must submit a completed COTC Application form and contact the COTC Gateway Admissions Office for additional admissions requirements.  Once accepted students must pay a one-time non-refundable Acceptance Fee of $80.00.  Cadets pay standard per semester credit hour tuition charges as set forth by the College (listing of tuition and fees available from the Gateway Admissions Office).  Students will also be charged for   ammunition (currently $250.00 one- time charge – ammunition prices are subject to change without notice due to price changes by the manufacturer).  Individually owned firearms or purchased ammunition will not be permitted on the firing range during class times.

The Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Code Rule 109.2-1 provides: 1) for the power of the School Commander to enact rules and regulations which establish a higher standard of training than the minimum required; and 2) for the termination of the services of unsatisfactory students  during or upon completion of the pre-school training period.

Helpful Information

• * Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.

• Students enrolled in the Accelerated POBT Academy while pursuing the Law Enforcement Degree Program are eligible for financial aid. 

• The Law Enforcement Technology-Accelerated Peace Office Basic Training Certificate is not currently eligible for financial aid.

• This program is 15 weeks in length.

The College Reserves the Right to Change Curricula without Notice
Published date – March 2022
Office of Academic Affairs

EdD, Education and Leadership in Healthcare, 2019

MSN, University of Phoenix, 2009

BSN, University of Phoenix, 2007

AAS, Nursing, Ohio University, 1994

The COTC fire science technical rescue program awards an Associate of Applied Science through an excellent curriculum designed to provide education and skills in technical rescue operations for those who are seasoned professionals and for those who are new to fire science and emergency medical services professions, wishing to specialize in technical rescue operations in fire and emergency services.

Fire Science Technical Rescue Learning Outcomes​​

​At the completion of the plan of study, students with an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technical Rescue will be able to:

1. Apply strategies, tactics and incident command/incident management skills to technical rescue emergency incidents.
2. Application of management and leadership principles to fire department operations, interagency cooperation and implementation of policies and procedures.
3. Development of skills and education for employment and advancement in fire and emergency services.
4. Identify, examine and apply current and emerging concepts in technical rescue operations.
5. Exhibit an understanding of basic principles of safety related to firefighter life safety initiatives and focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change in fire and emergency services.
6. Identify and demonstrate the knowledge/skills required for victim rescue and improved patient outcomes in a high-risk environment.