I have a foreign degree. Do I need to have my degree evaluated?

Please find more info in Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations policy in Catalog and Addendum.

Where can I get my degree evaluated?

Please find more info in Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations policy in Catalog and Addendum.

How long is the Essential Medical Bioscience course?

Approximately ten (10) weeks or 80-course hours.

Is the X-Ray Technician program accredited?

Click on the link to learn more about the X-Ray Technician Accreditation.

How do I pay for the X-Ray Technician program?

We have flexible payment options and private student loans.

How long is the X-Ray Technician program?

Please follow the link: Program Length and Schedule.

What is the schedule of the X-Ray Technician program?

Please follow the link: Program Length and Schedule.

What happens if I fail a class? Will I be expelled from the X-Ray Technician program?

Please find more info in Catalog and Addendum.

What if I missed a class?

Please find more info in Catalog and Addendum.

Are there any breaks within the school year?

Click on the link for more information: Academic Calendar.

Can I still apply to the X-Ray Technician program if I have a criminal history?

Click on the link for more information: Academic Calendar.

Is this a full-time program?

The X-Ray Technician program is considered a full-time program, even though students are not required to be on campus full time.

Will I be able to maintain my employment while in the X-Ray Technician program?

With careful time management, many students have been able to maintain part-time employment and have completed the X-Ray Technician program.

How many hours of clinical training am I expected to perform?

Please follow the link: Program Length and Schedule.

Do I have to find my own externship?

An externship will be provided for all of our students.

Where will the clinical training be conducted?

Your externship will be provided through our affiliated clinical facilities. These facilities consist of hospitals, outpatient imaging facilities, and private doctors’ offices. It is the student’s responsibility to commute to various externship sites. The list of the clinics is fluid and ever-changing.

What is the schedule for the clinical externship ?

Please follow the link: Program Length and Schedule.

Will I be clinically evaluated during my externship?

All students will be evaluated continually onsite by the program director/clinical coordinator and the student’s clinical instructor. These evaluations will take place at the externship site. All students will be notified in advance of their upcoming evaluations.

What does the X-Ray Technician program cost include?

Click on the link for more info about Program Fees.

When do I start making payments towards my Sallie Mae loan?

Contact a Financial Aid Advisor if you have questions about Sallie Mae loans.

Once I graduate from the X-Ray Technician program, will I be getting a degree or certificate?

The X-Ray Technician Program is a diploma program.

X-ray Technician FAQs | X-ray Tech Program Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I want to register for the X-Ray Technician program. How do I get started?

Please click on the link for more info about admission requirements.

Q: What is the CCAT exam, and how can I prepare for it?

Please click on the link for more info about the CCAT exam.

Q: What if I don’t pass the CCAT exam?

Please click on the link for more info about the CCAT exam.

Q: I have a medical degree. Am I still required to take the entrance exam?

All applicants must pass the entrance exam before admission into the X-Ray Technician program regardless of degree or background.

Frequently Asked Questions–X-ray Technician Program

Admission Requirements for the X-ray Technician Program

How can I obtain more information about the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program?

You can fill out our online contact form to have information mailed to you or a school representative contact you. Or you can call us at 1-877-GURNICK.

I want to register for the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program. How do I get started?

Please click on the link for more info about Admission Requirements.

For the admission into the program, what are the requirements?

Please click on the link for more info about Admission Requirements.

I have a foreign diploma/degree. Do I need to have it evaluated?

Please find more info about the Foreign Transcript/Diploma Evaluation process.

Where can I get my diploma/degree evaluated?

Please find more info about the Foreign Transcript/Diploma Evaluation process.

What is the CCAT exam and how can I prepare for it?

To qualify for the MA program, you must pass the CCAT exam.

What if I don’t pass the CCAT exam?

Learn more about the CCAT exam.

I have a medical degree. Am I still required to take the entrance exam?

Regardless of degree or background, all applicants must pass the entrance exam before admission into the program.

Are there any prerequisite classes I need to take before I start the program?

You do not need to take any prerequisite courses.

When is the application deadline?

Each campus has its own application deadlines. You may contact the admissions department for more details.

Clinical Training for the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program

Do I have to find my own location to complete my clinical experience hours?

The program has affiliation agreements with many health care locations where you will complete your clinical experience hours.

Are the externship (clinical experience hours) paid positions?

All externships are unpaid.

The X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program Tuition

How much does the program cost?

To view the fee breakdown, please see the Program Fees section.

Can I obtain Financial Aid?

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Gurnick Academy participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

Graduation Information of the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program

Once I graduate from the program, will I be getting a degree or diploma?

You will receive a diploma.

Do I have to pass any exams after I finish the program in order to work as an X-ray Technician?

You will need to take state licensing examinations. Please find more info in our Catalog and Addendum.

Will the program prepare me to pass the exam?

X-ray Technician test preparation is strongly emphasized throughout our students’ entire curriculum, and many resources are shared with students to assist.

How can I get more information about State licensing exam?

You can visit the CDPH-RHB website for more details.

Do you offer job placement?

We may assist with job placements for all students who complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.

Where do X-Ray Technicians work?

The most common places x-ray technicians work are doctors’ offices, clinics, and urgent care facilities. Less common are imaging centers.

Does graduation from an X-ray Technicians program guarantee enrollment in the future for the RT program?

RT has an advanced placement option for XT graduates, but you must meet the standards of admission for RT program enrollment. Please see RT Admissions Requirements.

X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions–X-ray Technician Program

Admission Requirements for the X-ray Technician Program

Clinical Training for the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program

The X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program Tuition

Graduation Information of the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program