Do you want a career in healthcare and the chance to help people feel better about themselves? Then, a Dental Assistant education may be an option worth exploring. Whether you are soon finishing high school or thinking about a career change, you deserve a vocation commensurate with your passion level. In addition to doing something […]

When Karelly Escoto began the Medical Assistant (MA) program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, Modesto Campus, in July 2021, she didn’t know how to use a computer. However, with a bit of guidance, she caught on fast. During her academic tenure, she overcame and exceeded several obstacles that might have easily held her back. […]

Did you once see yourself as a trained healthcare specialist or envisioned yourself wearing a white lab coat aspiring to help others? Feel like it’s too late in life? Or that your schedule is too hectic to fit in school? Well, don’t give up on that fitted lab coat just yet. Getting into a wellness […]

Why Go Back? Why go back? To answer that question, let’s ask one of our students, Akram. Akram Shafik, a native of Cairo, Egypt, worked as a high-school and middle-school teacher for nearly 18 years before immigrating from the Middle East to the US. With a desire to reinvent himself, Shafik consequently enrolled in what was […]

What’s an MRI, and what is MRI Certification? To begin with, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves. This is to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body.1 Consequently, MRIs can be used to diagnose a wide variety of conditions. […]

Why go back?  Why go back? Reasons for the return journey are different for every person. Some adults return to school to improve their current situations. A few return to finish what they started years or decades prior. Still, others return because they feel their existing skills were “dinosaured out.” Moreover, many people return to […]

One of the most important things a prospective student can do when considering colleges is touring the campus. This opportunity allows one to get up close and personal with school life and student culture. It also provides a chance to ask questions and envision yourself learning here.  The more you prepare for your college campus […]

Choosing a career pathway can be challenging, and we’re here to help. Before committing to a program, you should know how to apply. Luckily, we are here to help. We can evaluate your skills, competencies, and interests. Furthermore, we’ll discuss your passions and show you how to turn them into a career in healthcare. There […]

The Entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurse  Working in hospitals, healthcare centers, and nursing homes, Licensed Vocational Nurses* (LVNs) provide care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs).1  An LVN’s primary responsibility is to meet patients’ ongoing needs while giving optimum care. These duties include taking vitals, charting, monitoring patients, and relaying accurate, timely information to […]

A Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) fulfills essential dental and oral healthcare functions for dental practitioners and their patients. Dental assistants usually work with dental hygienists in dental offices under the direct supervision of dentists. Crucial to dental teams, dental assisting is a registered profession represented by the American Dental Assistants Association. Dental assisting is a […]

Have you been looking to commence your journey toward becoming a Dental Assistant but are perplexed about how to start? This guide seeks to provide the steps to navigate through the confusion successfully. In California, becoming a Dental Assistant is more straightforward than one might think. Get a Dental Assistant Education A license is not […]

Have you considered a career as a Dental Assistant but haven’t taken the ‘leap?’ We have put together a list of traits common to those who thrive in the profession. If you identify with our list and are passionate about helping others achieve better smiles, you may want to look seriously into Dental Assisting.  1. […]