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X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills

Diploma Program

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September 23
September 23
September 23
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  • Concord, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Van Nuys, CA
Program Highlights
  •  13 Months Program*
  •  Job Placement Assistance
  • Veteran and Military Benefits

*52 Approved Instructional Weeks

Tuition & Fees
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Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $65.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $350.00
Tuition Fee $25,881.30

 

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

$26,396.30
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $65.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $350.00
Tuition Fee $25,881.30

 

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

$26,396.30
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $65.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $350.00
Tuition Fee $25,881.30

 

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

$26,396.30

About the X-ray Technician Program

Program Mission

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ mission is to offer quality allied health and nursing programs that integrate professional skills, career-focused education, and hands-on practical experience by empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career goals.

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 physician’s offices, chiropractic clinics, imaging centers, industrial health, government agencies, and urgent care centers.

Graduates who complete the program must pass the California State Examination to secure an X-ray Technician position. Duties may include patient assessment, patient care, vital signs, and x-ray examination of the chest, upper and lower extremities, and torsoskeletal body parts.

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Program Goals and Objectives

Graduate students with the clinical competence required to be entry-level technologists.

Produce students who will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with the entire healthcare team and the public.

Enable students to employ appropriate critical thinking and problem-solving skills to be entry-level technologists in the clinical setting.

X-Ray Technician Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the positioning skills of an entry-level technologist.
  • Evaluate images for diagnostic quality.
  • Employ effective communication skills with the healthcare team.
  • Utilize communication skills with the patients and the public.
  • Able to adapt to patients’ conditions that deviate from routine exams.
  • Follow proper safety and ALARA practices for routine and non-routine exams.

Program Information, Length, and Schedule

Program length, Months
13*
Hours
1,341
Quarter Credit Hours
77.5

*(52 Approved instruction Weeks)

 

The program information, length, and schedule may change. Please read the accompanying Addendum for changes and updates. Check with an admission advisor for details.

 

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills program provides a library and classrooms with modern media teaching aids, textbooks, journals, periodicals, anatomical charts, phantoms, and energized lab equipment.

 

The X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills program is a diploma program. The student will receive didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience in affiliated medical facilities. The instructor-to-student ratio is as follows: laboratory 1:10, residential lectures 1:30, online lectures 1:25, and clinical 1:1. Classes may be scheduled Monday through Sunday. Students will attend up to 40 hours per week of instruction, including didactic, labs, and clinical. Clinical activities may be held on weekdays or weekends, and shifts may include day or evening as the clinical site requires. Didactic courses are held between 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

 

The program’s affiliated clinical sites hold current state-issued certificates as approved clinical sites. The clinical sites provide supervised clinical instruction in the patient care setting. All clinical sites employ radiologic technologists and supervisors/operators (doctors) who hold certification from the State of California Radiologic Health Branch.

 

The X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills program consists of 77.5 quarter credit hours, completed over 52 weeks for 1,341 contact hours. Day/evening classes are currently scheduled for the program. Please refer to the course schedule for details. Before graduation, students must complete all didactic and clinical hours.

Requirements

  • Admission Requirements

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

    Applicants must:

    • Submit an essay (no longer than two pages, double-spaced typed) that describes the following:
      • Reasons for the applicant’s desire to become an X-ray Technician.
      • The applicant’s attributes will support the profession and the student’s ability to complete the program.
      • Describe the support system, such as a person, time management, and resources to support the program’s efforts and success.
    • The applicant pool may be larger than the number of available seats at the desired campus on some campuses. In this case, the campus may require an additional step, an interview with the program director, assistant program director, or designees.
    • Students who have completed a Medical Assistant diploma program with the equivalent approved medical assistant skills content may apply to receive transfer credit if the appropriate medical assisting coursework was taken and passed within five years after submitting transcripts.
    • Advanced Standing applicants must provide official transcripts from a Medical Assistant program.

    X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Admission Point System

    Applicants are deemed qualified on a point system. The highest-ranked (above a minimum) will be offered seats in the program. The following point system evaluates each applicant, showing the maximum achievable score.

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

    Each program has specific physical and non-physical requirements to ensure our students’ and patients’ safety and welfare. Almost all of our students (check with an Admission Advisor if applicable) must be able to:

    • 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)–50 pounds (22.68 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 percent of the time.
    • Reach or above shoulder level for 90 percent of work time.
    • Bend or flex the upper trunk forward up to 45 degrees and flex 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.

     

    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 equipment for physical transportation.
    • Complete examinations on the patient according to established policies and procedures with speed and accuracy.

     

    Students must also be capable of the following:

    • 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.

     

    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 in an ethical, sound, competent, compassionate, and professional manner in the classroom and clinic.

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  • The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:

    • The successful completion of all program courses and hours.
    • All financial obligations have been met, including tuition and textbook charges.

     

    *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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X-Ray Technician Admissions Point System

X-Ray Technician w/ MA Skills Points CategoryPossible Points
I. Admissions Exam -
CCAT
25
   32 or Greater25
   27-3120
   24-2615
   18-2310
   12-175
   0-110
II. Post-Secondary Education30
   Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Graduate or Currently Enrolled20
   Associate Degree/Military Service25
   Baccalaureate Degree30
III. Academic Achievement: College Level Courses & High School Courses Courses
   A. Overall High School GPA
       GPA 3.05
      GPA 3.510
      GPA 3.915
   B. Overall College GPA
      GPA 3.020
      GPA 3.530
      GPA 3.935
IV. One-Page Resume (required)25
V. Essay - One-Page, APA Format25
Essay will include:
   Statement of why you want to join this modality
   The essential functions and role of a Technician in this field
   Preparation to become successful in this program
   Sources used to prepare for the essay
VI. Healthcare Background30
   1-3 Years20
   More than 3 Years30
VII. Evaluation from the Office of Admissions40
Possible Total Points225

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X-ray Technician Program Outline

Course NumberTitleClock HoursQuarter Credit Hours
GE 011Anatomy and Physiology I56.05.5
MXT 96Medical Terminology28.02.0
MXT 97Back Office Clinical Foundations68.04.5
MXT 98Back Office Clinical Skills68.04.5
MXT 99Back office Clinical Laboratory68.04.5
XT 111Radiographic Patient Care42.04.0
XT 112Radiation Physics and Exposure58.05.0
XT 113Radiographic Procedures I48.04.5
XT 113LRadiographic Procedures I30.01.5
XT 121Radiation Protection and Biology70.06.0
XT 122Digital Imaging52.04.5
XT 123Radiographic Procedures II48.04.5
XT 123LRadiographic Procedures II30.01.5
XT 124Integration of Theory and Practice25.01.0
XT 110CClinical Practice I160.05.0
XT 120CClinical Practice II160.05.0
XT 130CClinical Practice III160.05.0
XT 140CClinical Practice IV120.04.0
XT 150Radiography Seminar50.05.0
Total1,341.077.5

 

Read the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program course descriptions.

X-Ray Technician 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 X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills program.

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 Phone301-291-7550
ABHES EmailInfo
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 Phone888-370-7589
BPPE EmailGeneral
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov

The California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB), approves Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts for the X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program.

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

CDPH-RBH Phone916-558-1784
CDPH-RHB Website: cdph.ca.gov

Financial Aid

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.

*for those who qualify

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Catalog and Addendum
2022-2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • The program has affiliation agreements with many health care locations where you will complete your clinical experience hours.

  • All externships are unpaid.

  • To view the fee breakdown, please see the Program Fees section.

  • Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Gurnick Academy participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

  • You will receive a diploma.

  • You will need to take state licensing examinations. Please find more info in our Catalog and Addendum.

  • X-ray Technician test preparation is strongly emphasized throughout our students’ entire curriculum, and many resources are shared with students to assist.

  • You can visit the CDPH-RHB website for more details.

  • We may assist with job placements for all students who complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.

  • The most common places x-ray technicians work are doctors’ offices, clinics, and urgent care facilities. Less common are imaging centers.

  • RT has an advanced placement option for XT graduates, but you must meet the standards of admission for RT program enrollment. Please see RT Admissions Requirements.

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