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Q.  What does a Certified EKG Technician do?
A.  A CET will set up and administer electrocardiograms and stress tests.  They also edit and deliver test results to       physicians, and transcribe the physicians’ interpretations.

Q.  How much does an EKG Technician earn?

A.  The average hourly wage in the US is $20 an hour for EKG Techs

Q.  Will YouthBuild help me find a career post graduation?

A.  Yes! YouthBuild had many connections and relationships with Healthcare industries and we will work to make sure students are placed in a career upon graduation! 

Q.  How long is the class?

A.  The class is 12 weeks long, including hands on experience

Q.  Is there an opportunity for me to “Earn While I Learn?”

A.  Yes! YouthBuild has an amazing partnership with Impact and Eckerd.  These Partners co-enroll students in the Achieve More & Prosper (A.M.P) program allowing the students to earn a stipend while getting career training.   

​Q.  What flex credits can I earn when I complete my EKG Technician Certification?

A.  Upon completion of the certification, you will earn 1 elective credit.  The graduation tracker below shows the flex credits from Phlebotomy and the additional EKG Tech elective. 
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our History
    • School Safety
    • School Closing Policy
    • Calendar
    • Child Find Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Enrollment
    • Application
  • Programs
    • Academic Curriculum >
      • PBIS
      • College Credit Plus
    • AmeriCorps >
      • Schools Who Match
      • Projects
    • Career Technical Education >
      • Construction >
        • NCCER
        • Green Building
        • Homework
        • Construction Downloads
        • Construction Projects
      • Healthcare >
        • Phlebotomy
        • EKG Technician
        • CCMA
        • CSCC
      • Retail/Business/Customer Services
      • Information Technology
      • FLEX Credits
    • DOL
  • Our Family
    • YB Parents >
      • Parent Notice
    • YB Students >
      • Blog
      • Graduation
    • YB Alumni >
      • Where Are They Now?
      • YBCCS Alumni Video
      • Postsecondary Education
    • YB Staff
  • Community
    • AMP >
      • Ohio Means Jobs
    • Go Green!
    • Columbus Blessing Boxes Project
    • Social Media
    • Kroger Community Rewards
    • Volunteer for YouthBuild
  • Safe and Drug-Free School
  • Board Meetings
  • Annual Report
    • 2020-2021 Federal Programs Information
  • Coronavirus Updates and Information
  • Jobs