Several years ago, Gurnick Academy embraced high-fidelity mannequins for student labs. The goal was for simulation to help improve programs on our campuses. Since then, the school has purchased more complex and sophisticated mannequins, like the one pictured on this blog. Mimic Human Functions Many simulators mimic human functions, such as crying, bleeding, a human […]

A California MRI program’s objectives include a couple of essentials. Completing these items will be important before obtaining licensure or certification. First, most often, one must generally complete an official MRI program. Generally, for entry-level work, this is done so at the associate level.    In California, a good MRI program generally offers advanced imaging […]

Finding a job for a living and choosing a career for life are two poles apart. A job can satisfy your financial needs. While a career, on the other hand, can lift one’s spirits. Sometimes, people become complacent with their work. All too often, people live their lives without nurture or growth for their souls. […]

Cardiovascular sonography, a.k.a. echocardiography, is a specialized area using ultrasound technology for cardiac purposes. Simply put, an echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Like traditional ultrasounds, an echocardiogram uses sound waves rather than radiation to produce images.  What are Echocardiograms? Echocardiograms enable physicians to examine valves, determine heart size, and assess how well these […]

“The Silver State,” a.k.a. Nevada, is a moniker dating back to 1859 when silver was first discovered. This boom led to a migration that took over the region.1 Today, Nevada is vastly known for its rampant laws, excessive gambling, and legalized vices.2 Its most touted tourist attraction, the Las Vegas strip,3 is synonymous with the […]

What do top Phoenix trails have in common with the Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology (A.O.S. in RT) degree? The range of short answers includes the following: Nature adventures and the A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology (A.O.S. in RT) course can be challenging—yet rewarding.  Academic programs and hiking may require training and planning.  Some […]

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, lies along the Salt River in the “Salt River Valley,” a.k.a. “Valley of the Sun.” It’s said by some to resemble Los Angeles in culture.1 A red-earthen desert floor, “forests of cacti,” rich sunsets, and wildflowers sit against a backdrop of metropolitan shopping areas. Meanwhile, it’s home to southeastern food […]

    Medical Resonance Imaging    Nevada “The Silver State”       The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1 1 “The Silver State,” a.k.a. Nevada, is a moniker dating back to 1859 when silver was first discovered. This boom led to a migration boom that took over […]

In early 1848, a few gold nuggets were discovered floating down Sutter’s Creek in the West’s newly formed Sacramento Valley. As news of the event spread, thousands of prospective miners rushed into San Francisco, Sacramento, and surrounding areas—effectively sparking The California Gold Rush.1 The development was arguably one of the most significant events shaping American history […]

  MRIs   The Golden State The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1   1 “The Golden State,” a.k.a. California, is a moniker dating back to a book title by Eliza Farnhamin around 1856. Admittedly the book promoted California’s many attractions, but the nickname didn’t become official until […]

The number one tourist attraction in Arizona is unequivocally the Grand Canyon. So much so the state is synonymous with the name “The Grand Canyon State!”1 Considered one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the vast cavern draws millions of visitors from around the globe each year.     Larger than the state of Rhode […]

          Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI)   Florida ‘The Sunshine State’ The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1  1 In April of 1513 (Easter Sunday), Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León landed in what is now modern-day Florida.2 A prominent theory is that the area was in […]