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 […]

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)   Arizona ‘The Grand Canyon State’           The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1   1 The first name for the area now southern Arizona and northern Mexico was Pimería Alta.2            A physicist […]

Florida is a destination location. The state has 1,350 miles (2,172.61 km) of collective coastline, some 30,000 lakes,1 and the world-renowned “River of Grass,” a.k.a. the Everglades.1 Moreover, there are also 26,000 miles (41,842.94 km) of rivers, including the St. John’s River, King’s Bay, and the Florida Keys,1 not to mention 663 miles (1,067 km) […]

After completing an X-ray program in California and passing the required exams, credential holders have many job opportunities at their fingertips. The need for trained X-ray technologists remains strong, and a good X-ray program is a way to prepare for these career professionals’ crucial responsibilities. Those who have what it takes to finish an accredited X-ray program […]

If you’re thinking about starting an X-ray program to become a professional radiologic technologist, you should know four professional radiologic practice areas. After completing an X-ray program and certification and registration, radiographers can begin a career using diagnostic imaging equipment. They may then use these to produce images of tissue, organs, bones, and other internal […]

A profession as a modern limited X-ray technician may be a good fit. Gaining skills in this field can allow one to enter the medical world and begin working sooner rather than later.   A specialized vocation and a vital contender in today’s complex healthcare community, an X-ray technician is a fully-licensed professional role that […]

Eva Lopez, MA Program Supervisor for the Van Nuys Campus, recently visited the Valley Family Medicine Urgent Care Center in Reseda, Calif., and surprised the staff with some donuts celebrating Medical Assistant Week. While there, she met with Yesni Rivera,* a student from the Van Nuys Campus who is currently finishing her clinical externship. Rivera […]

“Which is the best state for an X-ray Technician to work?” is a question worth answering. Some have done the research and crunched the numbers. How, then, does your state rate? Factoring in the hourly rate of pay against regional living costs, author Ron Jones, EdD, RT (R,CT) ARRT, provided rankings for each U.S. state. […]

  What is a Certified Nursing Assistant, and what is a Medical Assistant? They can sometimes be referred to in the same places of work and for some of the same duties. This article takes a deep dive into their key similarities and differences. It may even offer more information than you knew was possible.    […]

Ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, nuclear medicine imaging, positron-emission tomography (PET), and other imaging can be confusing. There’s a procedure to image one from head to toe–even your heart. Vascular ultrasound images vessels of the abdomen, neck, upper and lower extremities.  Health consumers are accustomed to cute black-and-white ultrasound images announcing a birth or celebrating […]