Healthcare Careers

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 safe, clean environment. They are employed in hospitals, community mental health centers, psychiatric clinics, social service agencies and geriatric nursing homes.

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 cardiologists and other physicians in diagnosing and treating problems with a patient’s heart and blood vessels.

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.

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 assistance of home health aides supports this option. 

The medical coding associate degree prepares students for employment as a medical billing and coding professional at many locations of employment.

COTC graduates start their careers as registered nurses (RN) with this traditional five-semester plan of study.

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 also part of this certificate.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (known as LPNs or LVNs, depending on the state in which they work) provide basic medical care.

COTC’s respiratory therapy program prepares you for a career as a respiratory therapist. A respiratory therapist is trained to help people with lung diseases or disorders.