24 Months Training*
Associate Degree (A.O.S.)
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TOTAL PROGRAM COST Please note that program fees are subject to change. |
$63,922.50 |
Please follow the link to get a comprehensive price breakdown.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST Please note that program fees are subject to change. |
$63,922.50 |
Please follow the link to get a comprehensive price breakdown.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST Please note that program fees are subject to change. |
$63,922.50 |
*96 Approved Instructional Weeks
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you and to share what makes this institution an exceptional place to begin your journey in general ultrasound. If you’re seeking a program built by sonographers, for sonographers—with a deep commitment to patient care and clinical excellence—you’ve found the right place.
A bit about me: I joined Gurnick Academy in June 2019 and immediately took on the role of Program Director for the General Ultrasound Program at the Sacramento Campus. From day one, I’ve been committed to building a strong, student-centered program rooted in clinical excellence and professional growth. With over a decade of experience in ultrasound—primarily at UC Davis, a high-acuity teaching hospital—I’ve had the privilege of handling complex cases while mentoring future professionals in clinical settings. My background includes published research in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine and the development of pediatric ultrasound protocols now used across multiple healthcare systems.
Additionally, my prior military service has shaped the way I lead—with discipline, structure, and a strong focus on both student success and clinical site satisfaction.
At Gurnick, our mission is clear: to produce highly skilled, critically thinking sonographers who are prepared to make accurate, life-changing diagnoses. We believe that excellence in education translates directly to excellence in patient care.
This program will challenge you—but with the full support of our experienced faculty and staff, you will graduate confident and career-ready. I encourage you to embrace this opportunity, rise to the challenge, and prepare to make a lasting difference in the lives of others.
We look forward to walking this path with you.
Hello, I am Larisa Rud Lein, the Ultrasound Programs Director at the San Jose Campus. I have been an ultrasound technologist since 1991. I worked in the Yale New Haven Health System in Connecticut for over 30 years.
I relocated to the Bay Area in 2019 and joined the Gurnick Academy Family. As the Program Director of the Ultrasound Programs, I am thrilled to contribute towards introducing this program to the next wave of ultrasound technologists.
I have been an ultrasound technologist for over 30 years and specialized in Cardiac Ultrasound. I have loved working with patients individually, and now I am excited about teach the next generation of ultrasound technologists.
Under my leadership, our program is now CAAHEP accredited in Vascular, Abdomen-extended, and OB/GYN. At Gurnick, we strive to teach the most up-to-date techniques and place our students in the best learning environment.
Our staff strives to provide the best learning environment for our students. We hope you choose Gurnick Academy to help you with your career path.
Program Mission
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims 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 program’s minimum expectations are to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the abdominal sonography-extended and obstetrics and gynecology sonography concentrations. Graduates may work in hospitals, imaging centers, physicians’ offices, or clinics.
Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills during the performance of sonographic procedures to provide optimum diagnostic services.
Perform sonographic procedures appropriately and accurately, recording all anatomic and physiologic information for interpretation by a physician.
Document and present complete and accurate sonographic findings to the interpreting physician to facilitate patient diagnosis.
Maintain the optimal function of the sonographic equipment.
Assist the physician during invasive ultrasound-guided procedures.
Employ practical communication skills with patients and all healthcare team members.
Provide compassionate patient care and education to promote overall well-being.
Act professionally within recognized ethical and legal standards.
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
The data above is provided as required by CAAHEP.
*96 Approved instruction Weeks
The program information, length, and schedule may change. Please read the accompanying Addendum for changes and updates. Connect with an admission advisor for details. The Ultrasound Technology program has a library and classrooms with audiovisual teaching aids, textbooks, journals, anatomical charts, models, and e-library resources. The scan laboratory has ultrasound machines and an Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) machine.
The Ultrasound Technology Program is an Associate of Occupational Science Degree program. The student will receive didactic and clinical education in abdominal sonography-extended, small parts, obstetrics and gynecology, sonography, ultrasound physics, instrumentation, musculoskeletal (MSK), pediatric, neonatal, patient care, and vascular sonography. This training will be combined with General Education courses. The Instructor-to-Student ratio is 1:30 during residential lectures, 1:25 during online lectures, 1:10 in the laboratory, and 1:1 during clinical externships.
The program consists of eight (8) 12-week modules. During the program’s first module, students will take General Education courses up to 24 hours per week via online delivery. Students will continue taking General Education courses online for up to 24 hours per week for the first seven (7) weeks of the second program module. The workload consists of on-campus didactic/lab sessions, which include up to six (6) hours per day of instruction for up to three (3) days per week during the last five (5) weeks of the second module.
The subsequent two (2) modules (Modules III and IV or Modules V and VI, depending on the module sequence) consist of on-campus didactic/lab sessions only, including three (3) days per week of up to eight (8) hours per day of didactic instruction. After completing four (4) modules, students are generally expected to participate in clinical rotations two (2) days per week, up to eight (8) hours per day.
Students will continue to attend didactic/lab sessions on campus three (3) days per week, up to eight (8) hours per day. In the last two (2) modules, students attend clinical rotations only for three to four (3–4) days per week and attend Master Scanning Lab courses once a month on days to be announced on a separate schedule.
The student receives 1,426 didactic and laboratory instruction hours and 960 clinical education hours, allowing them to apply the lecture topics to practical use. The curriculum provides students with the technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this field. Furthermore, the program prepares students to take their ARDMS examinations.
An Associate of Science Degree in Ultrasound Technology is awarded upon program completion. The expected completion time for this program is 96 weeks, excluding holidays and vacation times. Class times can and may be rescheduled on an alternate day of the week (Sunday through Saturday) to ensure on-time program completion and fulfillment of required program hours.
Master Scanning Labs (MSL) may be scheduled at other campuses as needed and in no particular order.
The program ensures the voluntary and prudent use of students or other human subjects for non-clinical scanning. Students’ grades and evaluations are not affected by participation or non-participation.
Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.
Applicants must:
Please review the following requirements: General Performance Requirements for all programs.
Each program has physical and non-physical requirements to ensure our students’ and patients’ safety and welfare.
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program, students must be in good health and able to:
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program students must also be capable of:
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:
The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.
Applicants must:
Please review the following requirements: General Performance Requirements for all programs.
Each program has physical and non-physical requirements to ensure our students’ and patients’ safety and welfare.
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program, students must be in good health and able to:
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program students must also be capable of:
A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:
The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
Applicants are deemed qualified on a point system. The highest-ranked (above a minimum) will be offered seats in the program. The top-scoring candidates will be brought in for the interview process. The following point system evaluates each applicant, showing the maximum score achievable.
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.
Ultrasound Technology Program | Possible Points |
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I. CCAT | 50 |
II. Post-Secondary Education | 50 |
• Associate Degree | 25 |
• Baccalaureate Degree and higher | 50 |
III. Credit Granted Courses | 110 |
• College Algebra | 30 |
• Anatomy & Physiology | 30 |
• Physics | 30 |
• Written & Oral Communication | 10 |
• Critical Thinking | 10 |
IV. One-Page Resume | 10 |
V. Healthcare Background | 30 |
• One to three (1-3) Years | 20 |
• More than three (3) years | 30 |
VI. Imaging Background | 50 |
• Background as a registered RT, Sonographer, MRI Technologist, or Radiation Therapist | 50 |
VII. Clinical Affiliate Background | 20 |
VIII. Personal Interview Please Note: The Top Scoring Candidates will be Invited in for the Interview Process | 150 |
• Interview Questions | |
• Maturity | |
• Communication Skills | |
• Appearance and Demeanor | |
Possible Total Points | 470 |
Course Number | Title | Clock Hours | Quarter Credit Hours |
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GE 002 | Principles of Physics | 45.0 | 4.5 |
GE 021 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 66.0 | 6.5 |
GE 112 | Algebra I | 45.0 | 4.5 |
GE 110 | Critical Thinking | 45.0 | 4.5 |
GE 230 | Written & Oral Communication | 45.0 | 4.5 |
UT 201 | Sectional Anatomy | 48.0 | 4.5 |
UT 200 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation | 62.0 | 6.0 |
UT 301 | Patient Care for Ultrasound Professionals | 12.0 | 1.0 |
UT 302 | Abdominal Sonography 1 | 84.0 | 8.0 |
UT 302L | Laboratory Abdominal Sonography 1 | 84.0 | 4.0 |
UT 303 | Small Parts Sonography 1 | 28.0 | 2.5 |
UT 303L | Laboratory Small Parts Sonography 1 | 28.0 | 1.0 |
UT 304 | Small Parts Sonography 2 | 12.0 | 1.0 |
UT 304L | Laboratory Small Parts Sonography 2 | 12.0 | 0.5 |
UT 402 | Abdominal Sonography 2 | 68.0 | 6.5 |
UT 402L | Laboratory Abdominal Sonography 2 | 68.0 | 3.0 |
UT 405 | Neonatal Sonography | 32.0 | 3.0 |
UT 406 | Pediatric Sonography | 28.0 | 2.5 |
UT 410 | Integration of Theory and Practice Lab 1 | 16.0 | 0.5 |
UT 504A | Vascular Sonography 1 | 28.0 | 2.0 |
UT 504A L | Laboratory Vascular Sonography 1 | 28.0 | 1.0 |
UT 504B | Vascular Sonography 2 | 28.0 | 2.5 |
UT 504B L | Laboratory Vascular Sonography 2 | 28.0 | 1.0 |
UT 504C | Vascular Sonography 3 | 28.0 | 2.5 |
UT 504C L | Laboratory Vascular Sonography 3 | 28.0 | 1.0 |
UT 504D | Vascular Sonography 4 | 24.0 | 2.0 |
UT 504D L | Laboratory Vascular Sonography 4 | 24.0 | 1.0 |
UT 505 | MSK | 20.0 | 2.0 |
UT 505L | Laboratory MSK | 20.0 | 1.0 |
UT 607A | Gynecology 1 | 24.0 | 2.0 |
UT 607B | Gynecology 2 | 28.0 | 2.5 |
UT 607L | Laboratory Gynecology Sonography | 52.0 | 2.5 |
UT 609A | Obstetric Sonography 1 | 32.0 | 3.0 |
UT 609B | Obstetric Sonography 2 | 62.0 | 6.0 |
UT 610 | Integration of Theory and Practice Lab 2 | 88.0 | 4.0 |
UT X01 | Clinical 1 | 192.0 | 6.0 |
UT X02 | Clinical 2 | 192.0 | 6.0 |
UT 620A | Master Scanning Lab Extracranial Vascular Duplex Exam | 8.0 | 0.5 |
UT 701 | Clinical 3 | 288.0 | 9.5 |
UT 720B | Master Scanning Lab Lower Extremity Venous Exam | 8.0 | 0.5 |
UT 720C | Master Scanning Lab Lower Extremity Arterial Exam | 8.0 | 0.5 |
UT 720D | Master Scanning Lab Upper Extremity Venous Exam | 8.0 | 0.5 |
UT 801 | Clinical 4 | 288.0 | 9.5 |
UT 820E | Master Scanning Lab Duplex Evaluation of the Portal Venous System for Portal Hypertension | 8.0 | 0.5 |
UT 820F | Master Scanning Lab Lower Extremity Venous Valve Insufficiency Duplex Exam | 8.0 | 0.5 |
UT 820G | Master Scanning Lab Upper Extremity Mapping For Dialysis Access | 8.0 | 0.5 |
Total | 2,386.0 | 139.5 |
Read the A.O.S. in Ultrasound Technology Program Course Descriptions.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience one of the essential parts of medical education.
Students must be rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our ultrasound technician school.
View the O*Net Online 29-2032.00 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers job profile for general information about the profession. Find information about the salary data in California and the major cities near the program’s campuses.
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 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Associate of Occupational Science in Ultrasound Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (https://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
CAAHEP Mailing Address:
9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
CAAHEP Phone: (727) 210-2350
CAAHEP Website: caahep.org
The tables below reflect the upcoming future starts only.
ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY TUITION & FEES* | COST |
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Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable) | $0.00 |
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | $100.00 |
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) | $350.00 |
Tuition Fee | $63,472.50 |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST | $63,922.50 |
Tuition fees are subject to change.*
The law does not require ultrasonographers to be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) to work. However, such credentials may increase hiring chances.
Graduates accepted to the program with an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in an allied health field directed at human patient care may sit for the ARDMS examination immediately after completing the program under ARDMS prerequisite 1. Meanwhile, those with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree may sit for the ARDMS examination under prerequisite #a or for the ARRT® (S) examination.
Graduates accepted to the program with an associate degree in any field, High School Diploma (HSD), or GED may sit for the R.T. (S) ARRT® examination immediately after completing the program. Graduates may sit for the ARDMS examination immediately after program completion under ARDMS prerequisite 2.
For more information about the ARDMS registry and examination, please visit www.ardms.org or contact them at the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, 51 Monroe Street, Plaza East One, Rockville, MD 20850; Telephone: (301) 738-8401; Toll-Free (800) 541-9754; Fax: (301) 738-0312 or (301) 738-0313.
For more information about ARRT® certification and examination, please visit www.arrt.org or contact them at the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists®, 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN 55120; Telephone: (651) 687-0048.
*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 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 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
Trisha Tolbert
A.O.S. in UT Program
My favorite part of this program has been our clinical rotations. The opportunity to be in the field and work with actual patients has amplified my learning experience.
Our director and instructors spend so much time with us, especially in the lab, ensuring we are as prepared as possible to enter this career.
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Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
The A.O.S. in UT program is an Associate of Science degree program.
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One of the Program Goals is to prepare students to pass the ARDMS and RVT certification exams upon graduation. ARDMS test preparation is strongly emphasized throughout the curriculum.
We may assist with job placements for all students who complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.
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