All applicants should be aware that YTI Career Institute’s courses are designed to give our graduates the education and skills necessary for entry-level positions in their chosen field. In some instances, further education, training or work experience may be required for advanced positions, or to fulfill voluntary certification requirements or to obtain state licensure. Requirements will vary from state to state and Requirements will vary from state to state and even county to county or town to town, and may change over time. Students are encouraged to research licensing and certification requirements for the location in which they intend to work.
HVACR
There are no state-based licensing requirements in PA or MA for general HVACR work. Certain counties, townships or cities may have their own requirements, so students are encouraged to research regulations in the areas they intend to work. The program meets CT “related instruction” hours, and graduates can apply to the apprenticeship board as candidates with out-of-state education. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. As part of their program, YTI Career Institute students have the opportunity to earn their OSHA 30 certification and their EPA Section 608A certification.
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
There is no license or certification required for entry-level employment in PA, CT or MA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Certain industry-recognized certifications can enhance employability.
Computer and Data Management
There is no license or certification required for entry-level employment in PA, CT or MA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Certain industry-recognized certifications can enhance employability. YTI Career Institute students are able to sit for the following credentialing exams as part of their program:
- CompTIA A+ Certification Exams 1001 and 1002
- CompTIA Network + Certification test
- CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Exam
Cybersecurity
There is no license or certification required for entry-level employment in PA, CT or MA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Certain industry-recognized certifications can enhance employability. YTI Career Institute students are able to sit for the following credentialing exams as part of their program:
- CompTIA Security +
- CompTIA CySA +
Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management
There is no license or certification required for entry-level employment in PA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Graduates of the Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management program are eligible to apply for certification as a Certified Culinarian (CC) through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) as long as they are a member of ACF prior to graduation.
Dental Assisting
There is no license or certification required for entry-level employment in PA or CT. A license is required in MA, and the Dental Assisting curriculum meets licensure requirements. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Certain industry-recognized credentials can enhance employability. YTI students are able to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety exam and Infection Control exam as part of their program. Both certificates can be applied toward the Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) credential.
YTI graduates who wish to sit for the General Chairside Assisting exam may do so after working 3500 hours in the field (or approximately 2 years). The DANB exam applications ask about any criminal records. Students with a record will need to provide copies of their court records to the DANB board which will make the decision as to whether or not the student may sit for any of the certification exams.
Electrical Technology
There are no state-based licensing requirements in PA for general electrical work. Certain counties, townships or cities may have their own requirements, so students are encouraged to research regulations in the areas they intend to work. This program does not meet the “related instruction” requirements for licensing in CT or MA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state.
Electronics Engineering Technology
There are no state-based licensing requirements in PA for general electronics work. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Certain counties, townships or cities may have their own requirements, so students are encouraged to research regulations in the areas they intend to work.
There is no license or certification required for entry-level employment in PA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other states. Certain industry-recognized certifications can enhance employability.
Medical Assisting
There is currently no license or certification requirement for entry-level employment or practice in PA, CT or MA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Certain industry-recognized certifications can enhance employability or may be required by the employer. YTI graduates are able to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Candidates must sit for the NHA exam within 5 years of completing the Medical Assisting program to be eligible.
Medical Billing and Coding
There is currently no license or certification requirement for entry-level employment or practice in PA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Certain industry-recognized certifications can enhance employability or may be required by the employer. YTI graduates are able to sit for a credentialing exam as part of their program. The Medical Billing and Coding program prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam which is administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Prior to testing the student must acquire membership to AAPC. The Medical Billing and Coding program also prepares students for the National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS) exam which is administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
There is no license or certification required for entry-level employment in PA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other states. Certain industry-recognized certifications can enhance employability.
Pastry Arts
There is no license or certification required for entry-level employment in PA. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state. Graduates of the Pastry Arts program are eligible to apply for certification as a Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPCC) through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) as long as they are a member of ACF prior to graduation.
Respiratory Therapy
Graduates must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to working as a Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania. In order to apply for licensure, candidates must earn a minimum of an associate’s degree through a respiratory therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and pass the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC)l examination. The Respiratory Therapy program at YTI Career Institute - Altoona has earned Continuing Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). YTI Career Institute-Altoona’s Respiratory Therapy program is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and graduates are eligible to sit for the TMC Examination. YTI graduates meet the educational requirements to apply for licensure in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other states.
Veterinary Technician
There is currently no license or certification requirement for entry-level employment or practice in PA. However, some employers may require applicants to be licensed as a veterinary technician. Individuals applying for a state Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license must first pass the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). In order to sit for the VTNE in Pennsylvania, one must have graduated from a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA-CVTEA). We have not made a determination about licensing requirements in any other state.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine (“the Board”) requires a sworn statement submitted by each individual applying for a state Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license attesting that the individual has not been convicted of a felony under “The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act” or convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance within the last 10 years. State licensure as a Certified Veterinary Technician will not be conferred to an individual with such a conviction within the last 10 years. Additional documentation is required to be submitted to the Board for review if an individual has been convicted of such an offense and greater than 10 years have elapsed since the date of conviction.
The Board may refuse to certify an applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor related to the profession or a crime of moral turpitude, or convicted of any violation of the “The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act” including misdemeanors or is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics or stimulants.
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