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Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

 

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $54,280.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $54,880.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

 

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $54,280.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $54,880.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST

Program Fees are subject to change*

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $54,280.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $54,880.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $54,280.00

 

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $54,880.00

 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)  $0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $100.00
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) $500.00
Tuition Fee $39,836.00

TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $40,436.00

 

Program Highlights
  • 18 Months Program*
  • Online Didactic with On-Ground Clinical Areas
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Veteran and Military Benefits

*72 Approved Instructional Weeks

Welcome Message from the Program Director

Bob Trimboli, B.S., R.T.(MR)(ARRT)
A.S. in MRI Program Director

Hello, and thank you for considering the Associate of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ASMRI) Program at Gurnick Academy. Your interest in our program is greatly appreciated, and we are excited to welcome you to the Gurnick family!

Our program is designed to provide students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on training in MRI technology, preparing them to excel in this rapidly evolving, dynamic healthcare discipline. Throughout your time with us, you will be guided by experienced, innovative educators dedicated to your success and committed to fostering a supportive learning environment in the classroom and clinical education environments.

You will delve into a wide range of subjects, including MRI physics, anatomy, image production, procedures, patient care, and MRI safety protocols. You will gain the skills and confidence needed to operate MRI equipment proficiently and deliver high-quality patient care through interactive, online lectures, simulated laboratory sessions, and on-site clinical rotations—everything you will need to pursue a successful career as an MRI Technologist.

As you explore your options and consider your future academic and professional goals, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you navigate the application process and provide any information you may need to make the best-informed decision for your educational future. We are here to assist you every step of the way.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the ASMRI Program at Gurnick Academy, where your success is our priority!

About the A.S. in MRI 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.

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A.S. in MRI Program Description

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are valued members of today’s healthcare team. They used specialized MRI equipment to create images of structures inside the human body, among other vital tasks. While supervised by board-certified radiologists, MRI Technologists have responsibility and independence in performing their duties.

MRI program graduates prepare to perform clinical MRI examinations, focusing on image production, quality control, signal-to-noise ratio, and primary pulse sequences. Read more about the benefits of becoming an MRI Technologist. The program includes online classwork, required live online lectures, and clinical experiences correlating with theoretical education.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience one of the most critical parts of medical education. Accordingly, students are rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our MRI Technologist Program.

Program Goals and Objectives

Train students who demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for employment as entry-level MRI technologists.

Develop interpersonal skills in communicating with patients and medical and administrative individuals.

Help students acquire the necessary skills to practice proper patient care.

Instill students with the knowledge, clinical skills, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills to practice in the magnetic resonance imaging field.

Equip graduates to be competent in entry-level positions as MRI Technologists and display appropriate behaviors as set forth by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and the Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists (SMRT).

Prepare students to take and pass an examination for certification and registration.

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Program Information, Length, and Schedule

Program Length, Months
18*
Total Program Hours
1,886
Quarter Credit Hours
115
Supervised Clinical Hours
1,020
Sessions Schedule Five (5) days, varying Monday through Saturday, for eight (8) hours.

*72 Approved instruction Weeks

 

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

 

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Associate of Science in MRI program provides a library. The Instructor-to-Student ratio is 1:20 in lectures and 1:1 or 1:2 during clinical experiences.

 

The MRI program is a 72-week full-time course of study. The program is offered twice per calendar year. The curriculum encompasses all magnetic resonance imaging technology principles, including 246 general education hours, 620 technical didactic instruction hours, and 1,020 supervised clinical experience hours.

 

The program is based on the parameters suggested by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT®), the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS), and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Besides, the MRI program integrates the general education component to complement technical courses.

 

The program consists of six (6) 12-week quarters. Students will take General Education and Introduction to MRI courses up to 24 hours per week during the first two (2) program quarters. Students will take technical courses online from the third quarter through the end of the program.

 

Clinical Rotations start in quarter 3, where students will attend their clinical rotation at an assigned MRI facility for forty-eight (48) weeks, two to four (2–4) days per week. With a minimum of twenty-one (21) hours per week, with +/- ten (10) hours per week variance. An occasional Saturday clinical will be required to complete clinical hours.

 

This program’s expected completion time is seventy-two (72) weeks, excluding holidays and vacation times. The curriculum provides our students with the general education, technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this challenging field.

 

Upon program completion, an Associate of Science Degree is awarded. Class times can and may be rescheduled on an alternate day of the week (Sunday through Saturday) to ensure program completion is on time and the required program hours are fulfilled.

For our Online Didactic with On-Ground Clinical Areas

Didactic is taught Online, and students attend Clinical Rotations in the following areas:

Requirements

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

    Applicants must:

    • Attend or view a live or recorded Information Session.
    • Submit original transcripts from the Registrar at an educational institution for applicants requesting credit granting for General Education Courses. Copies are not accepted. All coursework must be completed and given a grade of at least a “C.” Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory must be completed within the last five (5) years. All credit granting is subject to approval from the Program Director or Program Coordinator. Please allow seven (7) days for review.

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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 student and patient safety and welfare. 

     

    • A.S. in MRI students must be able to:
      • Lift more than 50 pounds (22.68 kg) and push and pull routinely.
      • Hear sufficiently to assess patient needs without the use of hearing aids and communicate verbally with other healthcare providers.
      • Verbalize and have written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English.
      • Have full use of arms, hands, and wrists.
      • Possess adequate visual acuity to review radiologic exams, including color distinctions.
      • Stand and walk on your feet 80% of the time.
      • Work compassionately and effectively with ill patients.

     

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

      • Transport, move, lift, and transfer patients from a wheelchair or cart to a table or bed.
      • Move, adjust, and manipulate a variety of MRI equipment.

       

    • A.S. in MRI students must 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 MRI procedures.
      • Being able to respond to situations requiring first aid and providing emergency care to the patient without or until the physician arrives.
      • Communicating verbally in an effective manner to direct patients during MRI examinations.
      • Visually recognizing anatomy on CRT screen.
      • Reading and interpreting patient charts and requisitions for MRI examinations.

       

    • A.S. in MRI 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 the monitor and archiving system to evaluate the MR image quality, accurate procedural sequencing, completion of a diagnostic examination, and other appropriate and pertinent technical qualities.

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  • The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the MRI 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.

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MRI Program Admission Point System

Applicants are deemed qualified on a point system. The highest-ranked applicants (above a minimum) may be offered seats in the program. The following point system evaluates each applicant, showing the maximum achievable score. If an accepted applicant chooses to decline their seat in the upcoming term, they must reapply for admission in any future term. The applicant must go through the application process again, including meeting all current admission requirements and deadlines.

 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ProgramPossible Points
I. CCAT50
II. Post-Secondary Education50
  • Associate Degree25
  • Baccalaureate Degree and higher50
III. Credit Granted Courses120
  • College Algebra30
  • Anatomy & Physiology30
  • Biology30
  • Sociology10
  • Critical Thinking10
  • Medical Terminology10
IV. One-Page Resume10
V. Healthcare Background30
  • One to three (1-3) Years20
  • More than three (3) years30
VI. Imaging Background50
  • Background as a registered RT, Sonographer, MRI Technologist, or Radiation Therapist50
VII. Clinical Affiliate Background20
VIII. Personal Interview
Please Note: The Top Scoring Candidates will be Invited in for the Interview Process		120
  • 5 Interview Questions
  • Appearance and Demeanor
  • Communication Skill
  • Maturity
  • Overall Impression
Possible Total Points450

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MRI Program Outline

Course NumberTitleClock HoursQuarter Credit Hours
GE 001Biology Basics45.04.5
GE 021Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology66.06.5
GE 110Critical Thinking45.04.5
GE 112Algebra I45.04.5
GE 201Introduction to Sociology45.04.5
MR 001Introduction to MRI I60.06.0
MR 002Introduction to MRI II60.06.0
MR 101Sectional Anatomy I24.02.0
MR 102Medical Terminology I18.01.5
MR 103Physical Principles of MRI54.05.0
MR 104Patient Care36.03.5
MR 111MRI Clinical I264.08.5
MR 201Sectional Anatomy II24.02.0
MR 202Medical Terminology II18.01.5
MR 203MRI Protocols and Procedures I42.04.0
MR 204MRI Safety36.03.5
MR 211MRI Clinical II252.08.0
MR 301Sectional Anatomy III24.02.0
MR 302Physics I31.03.0
MR 303MRI Protocols and Procedures II42.04.0
MR 304MRI Pathology in Diagnostic Imaging36.03.5
MR 311MRI Clinical III252.08.0
MR 401Medicolegal Considerations in Healthcare24.02.0
MR 402MRI Registry Review36.03.5
MR 403Physics II31.03.0
MR 404Computers in Imaging and PACS24.02.0
MR 411MRI Clinical IV252.08.0
Total1,886.0115.0

 

Read the A.S. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program Course Descriptions.

 

Course NumberTitleClock HoursQuarter Credit Hours
SNO 001US and Nevada Constitution*0.00.0

*This satisfies the Nevada Constitution requirement NRS 394.150 and is only required for students who reside in Nevada.

MRI Program Clinical Training

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience one of the most critical parts of medical education.

Students must be rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our MRI technician school. We have Residential Clinical Sites in the State of New Jersey; Fresno, Los Angeles, Modesto, Palm Springs, Orange County, Riverside, Sacramento, and SF Bay Area, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Jacksonville, Miami/West Palm Beach (WPB), Orlando, and Tampa, FL; and Reno and Las Vegas, NV.

Additionally, if you have a facility that is interested in hosting you for your clinical rotations, you may apply for clinical site approval by completing and submitting the new clinical affiliate request form. 

MRI Technologist Job Outlook and Salary

View the O*Net Online 29-2035.00 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists job profile for general information about the profession. Find information about salary data for the following states and major cities near campuses and online with on-ground Clinical Area regions where the program is offered.

 

Local Wages for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Arizona

 

Local Wages for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California

 

Local Wages for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Florida

 

Local Wages for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Nevada

 

Local Wages for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in New Jersey

 

*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.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts can enroll students in distance education in the states below, adhering to each state’s requirements:

  • Arizona: The academy has identified non-regulation from licensure due to the absence of physical presence from the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education for the Associate of Science in MRI program.
  • Florida: The academy has been notified of non-regulation from licensure due to a lack of physical presence from the Florida Commission for Independent Education for the Associate of Science in MRI program.
  • Nevada: The academy has obtained approval from the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education to offer the Associate of Science in MRI program.

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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

Financial Aid

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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.

*for those who qualify

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