Unarguably, one of the most essential and significant medical advancements within the past decade is the invention of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows doctors to see inside the human body when assessing ways of repairing it or proposing treatment options.  Magnetic Resonance Imaging is growing as a healthcare support role. According to the […]

After completing an X-ray program in California and passing the required exams, credential holders have many job opportunities at their fingertips. The need for trained X-ray technologists remains strong, and a good X-ray program is a way to prepare for these career professionals’ crucial responsibilities. Those who have what it takes to finish an accredited X-ray program […]

If you’re thinking about starting an X-ray program to become a professional radiologic technologist, you should know four professional radiologic practice areas. After completing an X-ray program and certification and registration, radiographers can begin a career using diagnostic imaging equipment. They may then use these to produce images of tissue, organs, bones, and other internal […]

A profession as a modern limited X-ray technician may be a good fit. Gaining skills in this field can allow one to enter the medical world and begin working sooner rather than later.   A specialized vocation and a vital contender in today’s complex healthcare community, an X-ray technician is a fully-licensed professional role that […]

Do you aspire to work in healthcare and positively impact others’ lives? Are you interested in fitness and want to help patients work toward their health and wellness goals through skilled, functional exercise? If so, a vocation as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) may be the route to pursue. Who are PTA professionals, and what […]

Eva Lopez, MA Program Supervisor for the Van Nuys Campus, recently visited the Valley Family Medicine Urgent Care Center in Reseda, Calif., and surprised the staff with some donuts celebrating Medical Assistant Week. While there, she met with Yesni Rivera,* a student from the Van Nuys Campus who is currently finishing her clinical externship. Rivera […]

  The Concord Campus Instructor of the Year Award for 2022 goes to Catherine Buettner (RN, MSN), didactic and clinical instructor. Joe Kheuasida, Concord campus interim director for Gurnick Academy, conferred the award for excellence in teaching and outstanding contributions on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. “Buettner has displayed the core values we expect from our […]

License to Nurse! Have you ever watched the popular movie License to Kill, a James Bond spy film? Or have you listened to the spoof song “License to Chill,” sung by Jimmy Buffett? Maybe you’ve heard someone jokingly ask if you have a `license to parent.’ Inferred, even into popular culture, is the notion that […]

Within the past decade, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been unarguably one of the most significant medical advancements in science. Because they allow doctors to see inside the human body, MRIs are used to demonstrate the pathological and physiological alterations of living tissues. Benefits of MRIs One clear advantage of the MRI procedure is it […]

“Which is the best state for an X-ray Technician to work?” is a question worth answering. Some have done the research and crunched the numbers. How, then, does your state rate? Factoring in the hourly rate of pay against regional living costs, author Ron Jones, EdD, RT (R,CT) ARRT, provided rankings for each U.S. state. […]

In a recent blog article, “Five Trends Transforming the Continuing Education Landscape,” Kate Ressler, from National Healthcare Association (NHA), lists some emergent trends within continuing education (CE). These are listed especially as they relate to allied-healthcare education. 1. Online Solutions Likely to Expand    First, Ressler cites that professionals have traditionally attended in-person meetings, courses, […]

Are you ready to further your education? Our Admissions Team is happy to meet with you. Below is a simple outline of the magnetic resonance imaging program (MRI) admissions process. General Admission Requirements Be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED. Complete the entrance exam with a minimum passing score. […]