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. […]

Remarkably, Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most significant medical advancements in the past century. MRI, aka Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT) or Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), is a non-invasive procedure used to render images within objects. Consequently, the MRI technique demonstrates pathology, distinguishing healthy from unhealthy tissues. By definition, pathology is the science […]

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan is a technique using strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of internal organs and tissues within the human body.1  In short, MRI procedures can be used for many things. According to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), MRI scanners are well-suited for […]

The field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an important and growing area of healthcare. Today, MRI Technologists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating patients. As a result, there is a high demand for qualified Technologists.  Certification To become certified, one must complete an accredited MRI program. These programs are full-time and require […]

What’s a Certified Medical Assistant? Are you interested in healthcare and hope to impact others’ lives significantly? Then a vocation as a Medical Assistant* may be a route worth pursuing. A Certified Medical Assistant is “a professional who performs administrative and routine clinical tasks in a medical setting.”1 Yet, in some health environments, the role […]

Using specialized equipment to view and create images of structures inside the human body, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are valued members of today’s healthcare teams. Since its introduction, this imaging procedure has increased its demands. So much so that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, experts anticipate a nine percent growth for the […]

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. […]

Do you have a tedious job with no future? If you have chosen a career you don’t want; it’s not too late for a change. Then, perhaps, you should look toward a vocation within Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).  Magnetic Resonance Imaging is vital in the medical community because it does not use harmful radiation to […]

Choosing a magnetic resonance imaging school can be a daunting task. There are so many schools that it can be challenging to make the correct choice. The best magnetic resonance imaging school may not be the biggest or the most popular.  The best magnetic imaging resonance school for you is the one that most closely […]

Author: Cheryl Young, Radiation Therapy Program Director | Editor: Cindy Chamberlin, Content Specialist Radiation Therapy, defined by educators Perez and Brady (2008),1 is a clinical modality utilizing ionizing radiation to treat cancer and other benign diseases. It is a field that uses evolving technologies coupled with exact procedures centered around compassionate care for patients. Radiation […]

Do you see yourself in the healthcare industry yet don’t want to commit to long years of schooling? A profession as a Limited X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills training may be just the fit. Gaining skills in this field can allow one to enter the medical world and begin working sooner rather than later. […]

  FAQ with Lisa Dianda, MA, BA, RMA, CCMA-AC, Executive Director of Medical Assistant Program, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts   Question: What do you expect within the medical industry in the next four or five years? Lisa Dianda: Economic and employment experts within the healthcare industry forecast unprecedented growth for the profession. I get […]