Allied Health Programs

Allied Health Programs offered by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts encompass a comprehensive education in various healthcare disciplines that prepares students for exciting and rewarding career opportunities. The institution provides diverse allied health programs, including Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, A.O.S. in Respiratory Care, and A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers instruction from experienced faculty members who provide the requisite knowledge and skills training to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in their chosen professional field while providing the educational foundation needed to advance their careers. Our educational philosophy focuses on unique practical learning experiences, such as clinical lab sessions facilitated in fully operational healthcare facility partnerships. These opportunities enable applied learning after completing didactic lectures and lab work.

Program Description

Dental Assistant program graduates work in dental offices or other dental facilities and are indispensable to the team. Dental Assistants ensure patients are comfortable, prepare patients for treatment, sterilize instruments, process X-rays, etc.

There are many benefits to becoming a dental assistant, from various tasks to having a flexible work schedule. Students learn the principles and practices of front and back-office dental assisting through theoretical and hands-on training.

Locations

• Modesto Campus

Program Description

Medical Assistant program graduates join one of the most in-demand careers in the growing healthcare field. Medical Assistants are a vital part of the healthcare team, and they complete administrative and clinical tasks in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.

The program includes academic lectures, laboratory training, and a clinical component correlating with theoretical knowledge. Students will practice and become adept at various clinical skills, including patient education, phlebotomy, and first aid.

Locations

• Concord Campus
• Modesto Campus

Program Description

The A.O.S. in Respiratory Therapy program prepares graduates to pursue entry-level employment or jobs in related fields.

The main terminal educational outcome of this program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

Locations

• Online

Program Description

A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program program uses meaningful and purposeful activities and occupations to promote health, independence, learning, and well-being across the lifespan with people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly.

Under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist (OT), the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) works for the process of therapy services directly with individuals, families, groups, and communities to facilitate health, well-being, and learning through engagement in meaningful activities and occupations.

In addition to direct patient care, occupational therapy assistants address the factors that affect the delivery of health services and the disparities that contribute to occupational deprivation.

Locations

• San Jose Campus

Program Description

A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant program graduates join an in-demand career in the growing healthcare field. Physical Therapist Assistants provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist within the scope of practice for PTAs.

They provide patients with instructions for therapeutic exercise and utilize therapeutic modalities that incorporate massage, stretching, selected manual therapy interventions, and the use of electrotherapies.

Locations

• Fresno Campus
• San Jose Campus

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy program is a 36-month program that prepares students to obtain the professional role of an entry-level radiation therapist. This full-time, lock-step program provides students with didactic and clinical learning experiences that prepare them to be vital healthcare team members.

This program includes online classwork, live online lectures, and clinical experiences contributing to student learning. Beginning with general education courses, students will build upon their knowledge as they progress through the program into core radiation therapy coursework.

The Radiation Therapy curriculum, developed by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), ensures students develop essential skills for working with diverse patients. These skills include communication, human diversity, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and judgment. The didactic radiation therapy courses include human anatomy, physiology, radiation therapy physics, radiation oncology, pathology, radiation biology, treatment planning, medical dosimetry, quality assurance, and patient care.

During the clinical portion of the program, students will be under the direct supervision of a licensed radiation therapist as they develop competencies in simulation, treatment, and dosimetric procedures. Students will utilize various simulation and treatment machines to elevate their skills and consistently deliver high-quality patient care.

Locations

• Online