San Diego, CA

San Diego offers numerous opportunities for individuals seeking careers in Nuclear Medicine. With numerous hospitals, clinics, and research institutions scattered throughout the city, aspiring healthcare professionals have endless possibilities when it comes to choosing a specialty.

From nursing to physical therapy to Nuc Med, San Diego’s healthcare sector is diverse and ever-growing. The city’s proximity to the renowned research institutions at UC San Diego and the vibrant biotech industry further solidify its status as a hub for healthcare innovation and excellence.

Pursuing a healthcare career here allows individuals to positively impact the community and provides numerous opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and thriving industry.

The Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology is a 24-month program that prepares students with essential general education classes, a core nuclear medicine curriculum, and real-life experience at clinical sites. The program begins with basic nuclear medicine principles and builds on that knowledge to bring the student to the level needed to pass the national credentialing exam.

The curriculum includes diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, and imaging equipment quality control procedures.

The program also includes courses on emerging hybrid imaging technologies, including positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The program includes online classwork, live online lectures, and clinical experiences.

In their clinical experiences, the students will be under the direct supervision of a nuclear medicine technologist. They will learn the administration and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. They will also use specialized imaging equipment to visualize the human body’s pathologic conditions and physiologic processes.

The student will elevate their critical thinking skills to deliver high-quality care consistently. Student rotations may include work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, imaging centers, research facilities, and mobile imaging trailers.

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 San Diego-Carlsbad Area, CA?

According to O*Net OnLine, the annual median wage for MRI Technologists working in the San Diego, CA area is $146,450, while the median hourly wage is $70.41.

What is the demand for Nuclear Med techs?

According to BLS.gov, the overall employment of radiologic and MRI 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.