Wednesday, January 13, 2010

LW High School Students recognized

Lake Worth Community High School Students Obtain EKG Certification

Eighteen of the 24 Lake Worth Community High School students who were the first from the school to take the EKG (electrocardiogram) certification exams have successfully passed! The students---who participate in the school’s Medical Magnet CHOICE program-- took the industry certification exams shortly before the end of the year.

These students---many of them bilingual-- were certified by the National Healthcareer Association. Those who pass the exam are recognized as a nationally certified Allied Healthcare professional. In addition to adding to their credentials, passing this industry certification allows them to work as a Certified EKG Technician (CET).

Principal Dr. Ian Saltzman said the achievement is a plus for the students---and our healthcare profession. “These young people have now gained a professional certification they can use in the labor market right now---and they’re still in high school,” he said. “In addition, our community benefits because Palm Beach County now has 18 more people who are certified to work in a growing industry.”

For more information, contact Assistant Principal Brett Packard
(561) 533-6322 or
email Packard@palmbeach.k12.fl.us.

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