Monterey, CA

If you’re considering a Nuclear Medicine career here, there are numerous opportunities to consider. Monterey is a diverse area with a growing population in need of accessible and quality services.

The region is home to a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialty centers, offering a wide range of options. Yet, the demand for healthcare services here also presents challenges such as overcrowded emergency rooms, limited preventive care, and disparities in health outcomes in different communities.

Despite these challenges, pursuing a healthcare career in Monterey can be rewarding. The area provides opportunities to make positive impacts on the health and well-being of others. In this diverse environment, Nuc Med students may develop skills that prepare them for careers in the field.

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau for 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

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

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.

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

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)

The Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is programmatically accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). 

JRCNMT Mailing Address:
820 W Danforth Road, Suite B1
Edmond, Oklahoma, 73003

JRCNMT Phone: (405) 285-0546
JRCNMT Email: General

What is the length of the Nuclear Medicine program?

24 Months.

How much does a Nuclear Medicine tech make in the Monterey, CA?

According to O*Net OnLine, the annual median wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists working in California is $139,970, while the median hourly wage is $67.29.

What is the demand for Nuclear Med techs?

According to BLS.gov, the overall employment of radiologic and Nuclear Medicine technologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions requiring imaging to make diagnoses.

Once I graduate from the program, will I receive a degree or diploma?

Yes, the A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program is an Associate of Science degree program.

Do I have to find my clinical sites?

Clinical sites are provided for all of our students.

Do you offer job placement?

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