Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, a private medical vocation institution, unveils its new and improved ultrasound program admissions procedures. Enrollment into the prerequisite courses is now year-round through the admissions office. Core program application packages will be accepted in the weeks following their completion.
For November 9, 2010, program start date, applications will be accepted from September 17 through 5:00 PM on October 1, 2010. The next session will begin on August 2, 2011, and applications must be submitted between May 16 and 5:00 PM on May 31, 2011.
The Ultrasound Technology Program is proud to announce Essential Medical Bio-Science’s addition to the prerequisite line-up for students to better comprehend human biology and general body chemistry. The course will precede Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology to enforce the body’s function structure. It also provides consistency in the San Mateo Campus, with all the programs introducing themselves with the same preliminary course.
Students may also transfer credit from other accredited institutions for three prerequisite courses. Upon showing proof of completing equivalent courses with a “C” within the past five (5) years, challenge exams may be taken for the following:
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- Essential Medical Bio-Science
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ new policy will include an opportunity for the student to observe a sonographer at a clinical site during their prerequisite courses to understand better the day-to-day activity involved in this exciting career. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has an established plan for language equivalency and transcript evaluations for prospective students holding a foreign degree. Please see our website for a suggested list of accepted evaluating companies.
Foreign degree applicants must also bring proof before admission into the ultrasound program of successful completion of an ESL class equal to ESL 26/ English 1A (Foothill-De Anza community college system) or to successfully pass the TOEFL test with the following minimum scores: 560 for the PBT (paper-based test); 220 for the CBT (computer-based test); and 87 for the iBT (internet-based test).
Students now have the rare opportunity to increase their skills from one of eight ultrasound systems with an upgraded scan laboratory. The systems include:
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- Toshiba Nemio
- Ultrasonix
- Two (2) Siemens Ellegras
- Acuson Aspen
- Acuson Sequoia 512
- Medison SA 4D Live Ultrasound Systems
- MedSim Ultrasound Training Simulator
The equipment is used in instructional scanning sessions with students before entering the clinical setting. To streamline their externship experiences’ commencement, students will have all of their immunizations completed before enrollment. In this way, students will not have to take time away from their families, jobs, or school to proceed to this clinical step in their 10th month of the program.
Besides providing a thorough curriculum, the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts provides graduate support for those who have completed the ultrasound program. Recent graduates present job placement opportunities through numerous employment searches performed by the Academy.
Graduates also have access to the ultrasound lab, where they can maintain their scanning techniques. As a leading provider of healthcare education, the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts serves communities by maintaining high standards of healthcare training. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts instills graduates with the confidence, skill, and experience for success in the healthcare industry by providing a supportive learning environment.
Learn more about the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Furthermore, see Current Admission Guidelines & suggested Foreign Transcript Evaluating Companies.
