Medical Imaging Programs

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers a range of medical imaging programs for aspiring healthcare professionals. The programs are designed to provide students with hands-on training and prepare them for an exciting career in medical imaging. The Academy’s clinical and theoretical coursework enables students to become proficient in various medical imaging domains.

The program faculty consists of experienced practitioners who provide valuable instruction regarding individual modalities and develop qualified practitioners who can excel in community and broader settings. Medical imaging programs prepare graduates to enter the competitive healthcare industry with the confidence that they have acquired comprehensive knowledge and skills to succeed in a range of occupational roles.

Program Description

The Bone Densitometry Technician (DXA) program prepares competent imaging professionals committed to professionalism, ethical behavior, technical knowledge, radiation protection, and patient care.

Students who complete this program may pursue an entry-level position as a Bone Densitometry Technician at physicians’ offices, imaging centers, and research and governmental offices.

Graduates who complete the program must pass the California State Examination to secure a position as a Bone Densitometry Technician. Duties include assessing and caring for patients, operating machines, scanning protocols, analyzing anatomy, and generating reports.

Locations

• Sacramento Campus

Program Description

The X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills program prepares competent imaging professionals committed to professionalism, ethical behavior, technical knowledge, radiation protection, and patient care.

Students who complete this program may pursue an entry-level position as an X-ray technician in physicians’ offices, chiropractic clinics, imaging centers, industrial health locations, government agencies, and hospitals.

X-Ray Technician graduates who complete the diploma program must pass the California State Examination to secure an X-Ray Technician position.

Duties may include patient assessment and care, vital signs monitoring, and chest, upper and lower extremity, and torso x-ray examinations.

Locations

• Concord Campus
• Sacramento Campus
• Van Nuys Campus

Program Description

The Cardiac Ultrasound Technology program’s minimum expectations are to prepare competent entry-level cardiac sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) domains of learning. Graduates will be qualified to work in hospitals, imaging centers, physicians’ offices, or clinics.

Locations

• Fresno Campus
• Sacramento Campus
• San Jose Campus

Program Description

The A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program’s minimum expectations are to prepare competent entry-level general/vascular sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) domains of learning.

Graduates will be qualified to work in hospitals, imaging centers, physicians’ offices, or clinics.

Locations

• Fresno Campus
• Sacramento Campus
• San Jose Campus

Program Description

The Vascular Ultrasound Technology program’s minimum expectations are to prepare competent entry-level vascular sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) domains of learning. Graduates will be qualified to work in hospitals, imaging centers, physicians’ offices, or clinics.

Locations

• San Jose Campus

Program Description

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are valued members of today’s healthcare team. They utilize specialized MRI equipment to create images of internal body structures, among other vital tasks.

The MRI degree program encompasses classwork, laboratory training, and clinical experiences that complement theoretical education. Students are rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our MRI technician school.

Locations

• Online

Program Description

The Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology program is a 24-month program that prepares students with essential general education classes, a core nuclear medicine curriculum, and real-life experience at clinical sites.

The program begins with basic nuclear medicine principles and builds on that knowledge to prepare students to pass the national credentialing exam.

The curriculum includes diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, and quality control procedures for imaging equipment.

The program also includes courses on emerging hybrid imaging technologies, including positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The program includes online classwork, live online lectures, and clinical experiences.

Locations

• Concord, CA via Distance Education
• Online

Program Description

Radiologic Technologists, also known as radiographers, work closely with radiologists to perform diagnostic imaging exams. Radiographers adjust and maintain equipment, prepare patients for procedures, take patient medical histories, and operate computerized equipment to capture images, among other tasks.

The A.S. in Radiologic Technology (Track A) program combines classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical experiences that complement theoretical education.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience a critical part of medical education. Accordingly, students are rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our radiology technology school.

Locations

• Concord Campus
• Sacramento Campus

Program Description

The Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology program’s mission is to prepare students for employment as certified radiologic technologists.

To this end, the program emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and entry-level competencies appropriate for examinations required by the State of California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB).

Duties for this program’s graduates may include diagnostic imaging procedures in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, surgical theaters, emergency rooms, doctors’ offices, and other healthcare settings using fixed or portable machines.

Locations

• Van Nuys Campus

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program provides the certified imaging profession with the foundational skills necessary to advance.

Enhanced marketability is essential for acquiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences. A Bachelor’s degree makes it possible to advance in radiology, business, IT, and public health.

The B.S. in RS degree is available entirely through distance education. This program offers advancement for technologists who cannot attend a traditional college.

Locations

• Concord Campus via Distance Education
• Online