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The History of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Gurnick founded its first campus in 2004 and we now offer more than 20 unique programs across our six campuses. We’re proud of our history! 

DateAcademy Milestone
Mar 2024Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) grants our Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Care Program provisional accreditation at our Modesto Campus.
Dec 2023ABHES approves the Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Care program at our Modesto campus.
Sacramento campuses.
Nov 2023Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) grants our Associate of Occupational Science
in Ultrasound Technology Program Abdominal-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrations accreditation at
our Sacramento Campus. Sacramento campuses.
Oct 2023The Medical Assistant program has been discontinued at our Sacramento campus.
Sacramento campuses.
Mar 2023ABHES approves the Associate of Occupational Science in Cardiac Ultrasound Technology program at our San Mateo and
Sacramento campuses.
Jan 2023The Medical Assistant program and Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology program have been
discontinued at our San Mateo campus.

The Psychiatric Technology program has been discontinued at our Concord campus.
Nov 2022ABHES approves the Associate of Occupational Science in Vascular Ultrasound Technology program at our San Mateo Campus.
Aug 2022ABHES approves the Master of Science in Nursing program at our Concord Campus.
Jun 2022ABHES approves the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Therapeutic Technology program at our Van Nuys campus.
Feb 2022ABHES approves the Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology program at our San Mateo campus.
Nov 2021Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) grants the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program accreditation at our Sacramento Campus with an 8-year award.
Sep 2021ABHES approves the Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at our Concord Campus.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) grants our Associate of Occupational Science in Ultrasound Technology Program Abdominal-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrations accreditation at our San Mateo Campus.

The Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy program has been discontinued at our Concord and Fresno campuses.
Jun 2021ABHES approves the Vocational Nurse Program at our Sacramento Campus.
May 2021Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) grants our Associate of Occupational Science in Ultrasound Technology Program Vascular concentration accreditation at our San Mateo Campus.
Oct 2020The Dental Assistant program has been discontinued at our San Mateo campus.
Aug 2020ABHES approves a credential change from Associate of Science to Associate of Occupational Science in Ultrasound Technology.
May 2020ABHES approves the X-Ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program at our Concord Campus.
June 2019Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) grants the Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology Program accreditation at our Van Nuys Campus with an 8-year award.
Dec 2019ABHES approves the X-Ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program at our Sacramento Campus.

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) reaffirms accreditation for ten (10) additional years.
Sep 2019ABHES approves the Medical Assistant Program at our Van Nuys Campus.
Jun 2019Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) grants the Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology Program accreditation at our Van Nuys Campus with an 8-year award
Mar 2019ABHES approves Van Nuys Campus.

ABHES approves the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program at our Van Nuys Campus.

ABHES approves the Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology Program at our Van Nuys Campus.
Dec 2018ABHES and the California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) approve the International Nurse Graduate Courses at our Fresno Campus.
Nov 2018Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) grants the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program accreditation at our Sacramento Campus.
Jun 2018ABHES approves the Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Program at the Concord and San Mateo Campuses.
May 2018ABHES approves the Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Program at the Fresno Campus.
Feb 2018The California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) approves the Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) Program at the Fresno Campus.
Aug 2017ABHES approves the Dental Assistant Program at the Modesto Campus.
Jan 2017ABHES approves the Sacramento campus and its programs:
Medical Assistant.
Associate of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program.
Associate of Science in Ultrasound Technology Program.
Nov 2016ABHES approves the Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) Program at the Fresno Campus.
Dec 2015ABHES approves the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program at the Concord Campus.
Oct 2015ABHES approves the Dental Assistant Program at the San Mateo Campus.
Jan 2015ABHES approves the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program at the Concord Campus.

ABHES approves the Associate of Science in Ultrasound Technology Program at the San Mateo Campus.

ABHES approves the Associate of Science in Ultrasound Technology Program at the Fresno Campus.
Dec 2014The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) grants the Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant program accreditation.
Sep 2014ABHES approves the Associate of Science in MRI Program at the San Mateo and Modesto Campuses.
Jul 2014ABHES approves the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program at the Concord Campus.
Jan 2014The American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT®) recognizes our MRI, RT, and UT programs.
Sep 2014ABHES approves the Medical Assistant Program at our Concord, Fresno, Modesto and San Mateo Campuses.
Aug 2013ABHES accredits Gurnick Academy for a maximum time frame of eight (8) years through February 28th, 2022.
May 2013ABHES approves the Associate of Science in MRI Program at the Modesto Campus.
Mar 2013ABHES approves the PHL Program at all Campuses.
Feb 2013ABHES approves the Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Program at the San Mateo Campus.
Mar 2010Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) grants the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program accreditation.
Dec 2009The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) grants us Institutional Accreditation.
Jun 2008The Concord Campus offers the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program.
Mar 2008The Concord Campus offers the Psychiatric Technician Program.
Nov 2007The Fresno and Modesto Campuses offer the Vocational Nurse Program.
Dec 2005The Concord Campus offers the Vocational Nurse Program.
Jan 2005The San Mateo Campus offers the Vocational Nurse and MRI Technology Programs.
Feb 2004The San Mateo Campus offers the Ultrasound Technology Program.

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