Programs

The Vocational Nurse Program (LVN or LPN) at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts utilizes the plan that nursing courses progress along the continuum of simple to complex, normal to abnormal. The organizing principle is homeostasis as it relates to the study of representative client problems by addressing the various anatomical systems and specialty areas in nursing.

Psychiatric Technicians (PTs) provide care for mentally disordered or developmentally disabled clients under the supervision of director of the services. The director may be a physician, psychologist, rehabilitation therapist, social worker registered nurse or other professional personnel. The Psychiatric technician utilizes scientific technical expertise and manual skills to provide care and training for clients with mental disorders and developmental disabilities.

The Ultrasound Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as an Ultrasonographer with specialization in general sonography (Abdominal & Small Parts, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Vascular ultrasound). Working in hospitals imaging centers, physicians′ offices or clinics, the Ultrasonographer plays a very important role in medical diagnosis and treatment team.

MRI technologist is a healthcare professional who uses specialized MRI equipment to create images of structures inside the human body. MRI technologists must be able to interact compassionately and effectively with people who range from healthy to critically ill.

The Radiologic Technology Program or X Ray Program in California is a 2 years certificate program designed to provide excellence in radiologic education. The student will receive didactic, laboratory and clinical education in affiliated healthcare facilities. Classes are kept to a minimum number of students to provide individual instruction, thereby producing highly skilled and marketable technologists.