Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Offers New Radiologic Technology Program
The Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is offering a new radiologic technology program as California faces a shortage of radiologists and other medical professionals.
Concord, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2007
The Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is now offering a new program in radiologic technology. A select group of students in the Bay Area will be able to get their radiologic technology degree (http://www. medacademy. org/radiologic1.php) through this program, which prepares them for state and national certifications, and work in the field.
The radiologic technology school will make it possible for graduates to create X-ray images, CT scans and angiographic studies as radiographers in medical imaging facilities. Gurnick Academy's new radiologic technology program (http://www. medacademy. org/radiologic1.php) prepares students for other responsibilities that may be required of them, as well, including radiography in surgical and trauma environments. The program uses the most recent curricular standards defined by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and is also in accordance with learning outcomes of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of California Department of Public Health.
This new radiologic technology program comes at an opportune time, as a recent study sponsored by the Campaign for College Opportunity reveals a shortage in 75 percent of allied health professions. These professions include radiologic technology, pharmaceutical, physical therapy, EMT, dental hygienic technology and others. With new programs such as Gurnick Academy's (http://www. medacademy. org/) and higher pay standards for the radiologic technology profession, however, medical experts are hoping this will change.
What makes the new Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (http://www. medacademy. org/) radiologic technology program so attractive is a series of new teaching methodologies including interactive instruction, computer-enhanced learning modules, PowerPoint presentations and live demonstrations. The learning experience incorporates classroom and simulated lab practice, as well. Student interns also rotate through various medical imaging departments to get clinical experience and instruction from radiologic technologists and radiologists.
The Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private school with campuses in Concord and San Mateo, and radiologic technology students are carefully selected based on abilities to excel in the field of diagnostic imaging. Their desire to work in a medical environment that is centered on patient-care also affects the selection process.
About the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
The Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is dedicated to contributing to the medical community. In addition to providing high-quality radiologic technologists (http://www. medacademy. org/radiologic1.php), they also assist employers by offering classes for existing radiologic technology professionals in subjects such as fluoroscopy, venipuncture, radiation protection and special procedures. These courses are offered at reduced rates for technologists employed by the program's affiliated clinical education centers.
To learn more about this radiologic technology program, visit http://www. medacademy. org (http://www. medacademy. org)
Contact:
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
925-687-9555
2121 South El Camino Real, Building C-200,
San Mateo, CA 94403
2702 Clayton Rd, Ste 201,
Concord, CA 94519
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