All applicants to the Academy must:
Program | Minimum Degree Requirements | Minimum Entrance Exam Score | Admission Point System | Prerequisite Course(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bone Densitometry Technician (DXA) | HSD/GED | CCAT - 18 | Yes | No |
Dental Assistant | HSD/GED | CCAT - 14 | N/A | No |
Medical Assistant | HSD/GED | CCAT - 14 | N/A | No |
Vocational Nurse | HSD/GED | CCAT - 16 | Yes, some campuses only | Yes |
X-Ray Tech with Medical Assistant Skills | HSD/GED | CCAT - 18 | Yes | No |
A.O.S. in Cardiac Ultrasound Technology | HSD/GED | CCAT - 18 | Yes | No |
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology | HSD/GED | CCAT - 18 | Yes | No |
A.O.S. in Vascular Ultrasound Technology | HSD/GED | CCAT - 18 | Yes | No |
A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology | HSD/GED | CCAT - 18 | Yes | No |
A.O.S. in Respiratory Therapy | HSD/GED | CCAT - 25 | Yes | No |
A.S. in MRI | HSD/GED | CCAT - 18 | Yes | No |
A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology | HSD/GED | CCAT - 18 | Yes | No |
A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant | HSD/GED | CCAT - 15 | Yes | No |
A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant | HSD/GED | CCAT - 15 | Yes | No |
A.S. in Radiologic Technology | HSD/GED | CCAT | Yes | No |
A.S. in Nursing (ADN) | HSD/GED | See TEAS® | Yes | Based on the admission pathway |
A.S. in Nursing (LVN to RN) | HSD/GED, and VN License | See TEAS® | Yes | Based on the admission pathway |
A.S. in Vocational Nursing | HSD/GED and proof of graduation from a Board-approved Vocational Nursing Program (min. 2.5 GPA) or successful completion of 1,530VN program clock hours (BVNPT approved curriculum). | N/A | No | No |
B.S. in Nursing (BSN) | HSD/GED | See TEAS® | Yes | Yes |
B.S. in Nursing (LVN to BSN) | HSD/GED, and VN License | See TEAS® | Yes | Yes |
B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN) | HSD/GED and RN License | N/A | Yes | Yes |
B.S. in Radiation Therapy | HSD/GED | CCAT - 25 | Yes | No |
B.S. in Radiologic Sciences | HSD/GED plus two (2) Year Equivalent Imaging education and ARRT® registry or equivalent. | N/A | No | 70 Semester credits (Previous core coursework and registry = 54 semester credits and 16 semester credits of General Education courses) |
B.S. in Radiologic Sciences | BSN (min. 3.0 GPA) plus RN license | N/A | Yes | Yes |
*Prerequisite courses may be taken at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
Per Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ Employee Manual, a maximum of one (1) nominated applicant, per program start, who meets all admissions requirements may be accepted without a point ranking system, if applicable to the program of interest, by the Executive Corporate Management Team.
The Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) is an aptitude test that measures an individual’s aptitude to solve problems, digest and apply information, learn new skills, and think critically. The exam consists of 50 items. There is no cost for this exam. Applicants are allowed three (3) attempts within one (1) calendar year to pass the exam. Students are allowed to retest the same day as the first failed exam. There must be at least seven (7) days between attempts after that. While students are allowed up to three (3) attempts to pass, only the score from the first attempt will be used in the ranking process, as applicable per program.
Results are valid for one (1) year from the date of the first attempt. Please note that if a graduate (or current student) applies for another program and their CCAT result has expired, this person must retake the test.
[For ADN, LVN to RN, BSN, and LVN to BSN Programs]
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) measures essential basic skills in the academic content domains of reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. The test is intended for use primarily with adult nursing program applicant populations. The objectives assessed on TEAS® VII* are those that nurse educators deemed most appropriate and relevant to measure the entry-level academic readiness of nursing program applicants.
The TEAS exam is proctored remotely by ATI, and the cost for this exam is $120 per individual test taker. Applicants are allowed two (2) attempts a year starting from the first exam’s original date. Results are valid only for one year. All students are encouraged to log on to www.atitesting.com for study material and other useful resources and information.
For the A.S. in Nursing and B.S. in Nursing programs, the score on the most recent attempt will be accepted for the A.S. in Nursing and B.S. in Nursing.
Breakdown of test subjects (by the percentage of the entire test):
International applicants are encouraged to apply for admission. As outlined above, all applicants must meet the same requirements as U.S. citizens. An English evaluation should accompany all documents.
Students whose native language is not English will be required to take the English test as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or equivalent. The following minimum TOEFL scores must be obtained: 45 for the iBT (internet-based test) or demonstrate English proficiency through other measures established by the Academy.
An affidavit of financial support is recommended to be submitted but is not required. More detailed information will be provided through our Admissions office. The Academy is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
Besides F1 and M1 visas, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does not offer visa services. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will document and vouch for the current student status if requested.
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