YouthBuild Columbus Community School
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.
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.
YouthBuild Columbus Community School
1183 Essex Avenue • Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805 • f: (614) 291-0890
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1183 Essex Avenue • Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805 • f: (614) 291-0890
Site Credits
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The
product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The
Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information,
including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness,
usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.