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A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program

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  • 23 Months Program*
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*94 Approved Instructional Weeks

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Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $400.00
Tuition Fee $65,767.50

 

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $66,267.50

 

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Dr. James Murrell
Ed.D., RT(R)(M)(QM)(CT)(ARRT), CRT(R)(F), AEIRS

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About the A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program

Program Mission

The Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology program aims to prepare students for employment as certified radiologic technologists.

The program emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and entry-level competencies appropriate for examinations required by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch, and other regulatory bodies.

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A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program Description

The Associate of Occupational Science Radiologic Technology program is committed to developing the intellectual, analytical, critical thinking, and performing skills of its students. Instructional methods based on established principles and practices of adult learning theory combined with classroom techniques encourage student participation.

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

A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for certification examinations or attain state licensure. The individual student is responsible for understanding the certification requirements and state or national board licensing exams. Such stipulations may change during the program.

Students are responsible for inquiring with the appropriate agencies about current requirements before enrolling in the program if a student’s circumstances change when applying for certification or licensure. Clinical sites may themselves require a criminal background check or a medical examination.

Students learn about the requirements for employment and certification and state board or national board licensing exams. No student automatically receives a certificate in any way upon program completion. Students with felony convictions may not be eligible for certification.

This program prepares graduates to pursue entry-level employment in the field or related fields. These specific job titles may not correspond directly with the program title.

Although Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will assist students with job placement, finding a job is their responsibility. The Institution does not guarantee student placement in any of the described occupations at all.

Some clinical rotations and radiographic examinations are deemed “gender-specific,” such as mammography and the hysterosalpingogram (HSG). While mammography is generally performed on females, the HSG is an examination conducted exclusively on female patients.

Male students should understand that they may not observe or perform these examinations because of their sensitivity. Didactic information on these examinations will be provided to all students. However, clinical experience may be limited to only female students.

A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program Goals and Objectives

Students/graduates will demonstrate clinical competency.

Students/graduates will develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Students/graduates will apply effective communication skills.

A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will use proper positioning skills.
  • Students will obtain radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.
  • Students will exercise proper radiation protection.
  • Students will be able to modify standard procedures to accommodate non-routine patient conditions.
  • Students will be able to critique images for diagnostic quality.
  • Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program Effectiveness Data

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.

 

Credentialing Examination

The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the registry certification examination in radiography or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six (6) months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by JRCERT is 75%.

 

Credentialing Examination Rate
Van Nuys Campus
(Year)		Number Passed on 1st Attempt Divided by Number Attempted Within Six (6) Months of Graduation
(Results)
201942 of 45 - 93%
20207 of 10 - 70%
202123 of 23 - 100%
202219 of 22 - 86%
2023of
Program 5-Year Average91 of 100 - 91%

 

Job Placement

The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to those actively seeking radiologic sciences employment within twelve (12) months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by JRCERT is 75%.

 

Job Placement Rate
Van Nuys Campus
(Year)		Number Employed Divided by Number Actively Seeking Employment* within 12 Months of Graduation
(Results)
201932 of 39 - 82%
20206 of 10 - 60%
202120 of 20 - 100%
2022of
2023N/A
Program 5-Year Average58 of 69 - 84.1%

*“Not Actively Seeking Employment” is defined as:
1) Graduates fail to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts;
2) Graduates are unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation;
3) Graduates are unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours;
4) Graduates are on active military duty; OR
5) Graduates are continuing education.

 

Program Completion

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 80%.

Program Completion Rate
Van Nuys Campus
(Year)		Number Graduated Divided by Number Started the Program
(Results)
Year 1 -20 of 26 - 77%
Annual Completion Rate20 of 26 - 77%

A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program Information, Length, and Schedule

Program length, Months
23*
Clock Hours
2,923
Quarter Credit Hours
157.5
Clinical Hours
1,880

*(94 Approved instruction Weeks)

 

The program information, length, and schedule may change. Please read the Catalog & Addendum for changes and updates. Furthermore, schedule a check-in with the Admission Advisor for details.

 

The A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology program provides a library and classrooms with modern media teaching aids, textbooks, journals, periodicals, anatomical charts, phantoms, and energized lab equipment.

 

The Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology program consists of 157.5 quarter credit hours completed over 94 weeks for day and night students, for 2,923 contact hours. Before graduation, students must complete 1,880 hours of clinical practice.

Requirements

  • Admission Requirements
  • Performance Requirements
  • Graduation Requirements

  • Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.

    Applicants must:

    1. For applicants requesting credit granting for some/all General Education courses – original transcripts from the Registrar at an educational institution. Copies of transcripts are not accepted. All coursework must be completed with a grade of at least a “C.” All credit granting is subject to the Program Director or designee’s approval. Please allow seven (7) days for review.
    2. Pass an ESL test if the applicant is a non-native English speaker.
    3. Submit a one-page essay in APA format that includes the following:
      1. Statement of why you would like to join the modality.
      2. The essential functions and role of a Technologist in this field.
      3. Preparation to become successful in this program.
      4. Sources used to prepare for the essay.
    4. Pass an admission interview with the program director and designees.
    5. Applicants who possess a current State of California Limited Permit (License) in Chest, Extremities, and Torso Skeletal will receive credit granting for a portion of the program.
    6. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts graduates of the XTMAS program who have taken the state exam and are pending the results can enroll as provisional students into the A.O.S. in RT program. If the graduate fails to earn a license in all three categories listed above, the student will be dropped from the A.O.S. in RT program for failing to meet all the admission requirements.

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  • Please review the following requirements: General Performance Requirements for all programs.

    Each program has physical and non-physical requirements to ensure student and patient safety and welfare. Students (check with an admission advisor if applicable) must be able to do the following:

    A.O.S. in RT students must have the following abilities:

    • Lift more than 50 pounds (22.68 kilograms).
    • Be able to push and pull routinely.
      • One (1) pound (0.45 kilograms)—five (5) pounds (2.27 kilograms) frequently—image receptors, lead aprons
      • 20 pounds (9.07 kilograms)—70 pounds (31.75 kilograms) occasionally—patient transfers and patient positioning
    • Hear sufficiently to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with other healthcare providers.
    • Have full use of arms, hands, and wrists.
    • Must be able to move quickly on the feet.
    • Possess adequate visual acuity to review radiographs in varying brightness levels.
    • Stand and walk on your feet 80% of the time.
    • Reach at, or above, shoulder level for 90% of work time.
    • Bend or flex the upper trunk forward to 45 degrees and the lower torso into a squatting position.
    • Rotate the upper trunk up to 30 degrees to the right and left.
    • Work compassionately and effectively with sick patients.

     

    A.O.S. in RT students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:

    • Transport, move, lift, and transfer patients from a wheelchair or cart to an X-ray table or a patient bed.
    • Move, adjust, and manipulate various radiographic equipment, including portables and C-arm equipment physical transportation.
    • Complete examinations on the patient according to established policies and procedures with speed and accuracy.

     

    A.O.S. in RT students must also be capable of:

    • Handling stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
    • Providing physical and emotional support to the patient during the radiographic procedures.
    • Ability to respond to situations requiring first aid and provide emergency care to the patient without or until the physician arrives.
    • Communicating verbally in an effective manner to direct patients during radiographic examinations.
    • Visually recognizing anatomy on the computer monitor.
    • Reading and interpreting patient charts and requisitions for radiographic examinations.
    • Respond to warning sounds, machine alarms, and calls for help.

     

    A.O.S. in RT students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:

    • Calculate and select proper technical factors according to the individual needs of the patient and the requirements of the procedure’s standards of speed and accuracy.
    • Review and evaluate the recorded images on a computer monitor and archiving system to identify patient pathology, if present, accurate positioning, technical factors for completion of a diagnostic examination, and other appropriate and pertinent technical qualities.
    • Cope with heavy workloads, demanding patients, and life-threatening clinical situations.
    • Behave ethically, soundly, competently, compassionately, and professionally in the classroom and the clinic.

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  • The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:

    • The successful completion of all program courses and hours.
    • All financial obligations, including tuition and textbook charges, have been met.
    • The student must complete and verify the minimum clinical competencies defined by the American.
      Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT®).
    • Students must have acquired an Associate Degree before taking the ARRT® exam.

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A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Admission Point System

Applicants are deemed qualified on a point system. The highest-ranked (above a minimum) receive seat offers in the program. The following point system facilitates the evaluation of each applicant, showing the maximum score achievable.

 

A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology ProgramPossible Points
I. Admissions Exam
  • CCAT50
II. Post-Secondary Education
  • Associate Degree10
  • Baccalaureate Degree20
  • Graduate/Master's Degree30
  • Post-Graduate/Doctoral Degree40
III. Academic Achievement: College Level and High School AP Courses
A. Overall GPA
  • GPA of 3.05
  • GPA of 3.510
  • GPA of 3.915
B. Math and Science GPA
  • GPA of 3.020
  • GPA of 3.530
  • GPA of 4.035
IV. One Page Resume (Required)25
V. Essay - One-Page, APA Format25
The essay will include:
  • Statement of why you would like to join this modality
  • The essential functions and role of a Technologist in this field
  • Preparation to become successful in this program
  • Sources used to prepare for the essay
VI. Healthcare Background
  • 1-3 Years10
  • More than 3 Years20
VII. Reapplication (having completed reapplication requirements)20
VIII. Personal Interview120
  • Five Interview Questions
  • Appearance and Demeanor
  • Communication Skills
  • Maturity
  • Overall Impression
IX. Evaluation from the Office of Admissions50
Possible Total Points400

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A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program Outline

Course NumberTitleClock HoursQuarter Credit Hours
GE 011Anatomy & Physiology I56.05.5
GE 112Algebra I45.04.5
GE 201Introduction to Sociology45.04.5
GE 222English Reading and Composition45.04.5
GEH 020Medical Terminology18.01.5
GEH 253Ethics and Law in Radiography24.02.0
XRT 101Patient Care in Radiographic Imaging45.04.0
XRT 102Radiographic Procedures I70.06.0
XRT 103Radiographic Equipment and Exposure50.05.0
XRT 104Radiographic Procedures II70.06.0
XRT 105Radiation Protection and Physics70.07.0
XRT 106Integration of Theory and Practice Fundamentals25.02.0
XRT 107Clinical Practice I160.05.0
XRT 108Clinical Practice II160.05.0
XRT 109Clinical Practice III160.05.0
XRT 110Clinical Practice IV120.04.0
XRT 201Imaging Procedures and Technical Factors30.03.0
XRT 202Radiographic Procedures III80.07.0
XRT 203Radiographic Procedures IV45.04.0
XRT 204Radiographic Procedures V50.04.5
XRT 205Digital Imaging Technologies45.04.5
XRT 206Clinical Practice V160.05.0
XRT 207Clinical Practice VI160.05.0
XRT 208Clinical Practice VII160.05.0
XRT 209Clinical Practice VIII160.05.0
XRT 210Clinical Practice IX160.05.0
XRT 211Clinical Practice X160.05.0
XRT 212Cross-Sectional Anatomy30.03.0
XRT 213Clinical Practice XI160.05.0
XRT 214Clinical Practice XII160.05.0
XRT 215C
or
XRT 215M		Computed Tomography
or
Mammography
40.04.0
XRT 216Radiologic Technology Seminar I80.08.0
XRT 217Radiologic Technology Seminar II80.08.0
Total2,923.0157.5

 

Applicants who possess a current State of California Limited Permit (License) in Chest, Extremities, and Torso Skeletal will receive credit granting for the following courses.

 

Course NumberTitleClock HoursQuarter Credit Hours
GE 011Anatomy & Physiology I56.05.5
GEH 020Medical Terminology18.01.5
GEH 253Ethics and Law in Radiography24.02.0
XRT 101Patient Care in Radiographic Imaging45.04.0
XRT 102Radiographic Procedures I70.06.0
XRT 103Radiographic Equipment and Exposure50.05.0
XRT 104Radiographic Procedures II70.06.0
XRT 105Radiation Protection and Physics70.07.0
XRT 106Integration of Theory and Practice Fundamentals25.02.0
XRT 107Clinical Practice I160.05.0
XRT 108Clinical Practice II160.05.0
XRT 109Clinical Practice III160.05.0
XRT 110Clinical Practice IV120.04.0
Total1,028.058.0

 

Read the A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program Course Descriptions.

A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Clinical Training

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience essential in healthcare education.

Students must rotate throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology program.

Job Outlook and Salary for Radiologic Technologists

View the O*Net Online 29-2034.00 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians job profile for general information about the profession. Find information about the salary data in California and the major cities near the campus where the program is offered.

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Accreditation and Approval

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.

ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852

ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info
ABHES Website: abhes.org

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

 

The Office of Student Assistance and Relief is available to support prospective students, current students, or past students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached by calling (888) 370- 7589, option #5, or by visiting osar.bppe.ca.gov.

BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov

The California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB) approves Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts for the A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology Program.

CDPH-RBH Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 997377, MS 0500
Sacramento, CA 95899

CDPH-RBH Phone: 916-558-1784
CDPH-RHB Website: cdph.ca.gov

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved and accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) to provide the A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology program.

The Los Angeles (Van Nuys) program was JRCERT accredited on 06-25-2019 with an 8-year award.

JRCERT Mailing Address:
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606

JRCERT Phone: 312-704-5300
JRCERT Email: Info
JRCERT Website: jrcert.org

Certification for Radiologic Technologists in California

Find more information about the Licensure, Certification, and Registry Disclaimer in the school catalog.

Click here for license examination pass rates.

*Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has not determined if any programs fulfill the educational requirements for specific professional licensure or certification required for employment outside California unless identified by the program below. It is recommended that students located in or planning to relocate to a state apart from where the program’s physical campus is located research any certification or employment requirements for their intended state.

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to help every student obtain Financial Aid* to attend their chosen program. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

The financial aid programs are designed to assist students with inadequate financial resources to meet their education’s total cost. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor who can help students with any financial aid questions.

For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.

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Student’s and Graduate’s Testimonials

Anna Nazarian

A.O.S. in RT Program

I got hit with many curveballs during my education but continued to push through. I ensured I did everything and anything I had to do to complete my work.

Likewise, I completed everything and continued to study to ensure I passed all my exams. The staff and instructors here at Gurnick have all been helpful and understanding. 

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