License to Nurse! Have you ever watched the popular movie License to Kill, a James Bond spy film? Or have you listened to the spoof song “License to Chill,” sung by Jimmy Buffett? Maybe you’ve heard someone jokingly ask if you have a `license to parent.’ Inferred, even into popular culture, is the notion that […]

Within the past decade, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been unarguably one of the most significant medical advancements in science. Because they allow doctors to see inside the human body, MRIs are used to demonstrate the pathological and physiological alterations of living tissues. Benefits of MRIs One clear advantage of the MRI procedure is it […]

“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. […]

In a recent blog article, “Five Trends Transforming the Continuing Education Landscape,” Kate Ressler, from National Healthcare Association (NHA), lists some emergent trends within continuing education (CE). These are listed especially as they relate to allied-healthcare education. 1. Online Solutions Likely to Expand    First, Ressler cites that professionals have traditionally attended in-person meetings, courses, […]

Are you ready to further your education? Our Admissions Team is happy to meet with you. Below is a simple outline of the magnetic resonance imaging program (MRI) admissions process. General Admission Requirements Be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED. Complete the entrance exam with a minimum passing score. […]

  Recently, a report on television highlighted nursing shortages in California. The news segment featured two state representatives backing a new bill to accelerate Registered Nursing (RN) programs.  State of the Florence Nightingale Profession In real-time, the shortages are far from what the ‘doctor ordered.’ By 2030, seven states are expected to have registered nursing […]

A Car Accident  Lights, flash, metal crashes—it’s all a whirl. But he’s there and runs to meet the ambulance. Amid the noise, he gently takes your hand and explains what happened and who he is. Calmly he tells you the other members of the medical team will be starting an IV to get your pain […]

Benefits of Becoming an MRI Technologist Do you want a career in healthcare that positively impacts people’s lives? An education in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may be the option for you. MRI Technology uses magnetic fields and radio waves to make images2 of the soft-tissue structures of the body—such as the heart, liver, and many […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging is one of the most essential and significant medical advancements in the past decade. Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows doctors to see inside the human body when assessing ways of repairing it or proposing treatment options. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also known as Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT), or Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), is a […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists obtain images for medical analyses. Because they are considered relatively non-invasive and fast-becoming preferred technological procedures for viewing the human brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.  These technologists are trained in a magnetic resonance imaging program before working in hospitals and clinics. Radiologic technology schools, colleges, and universities […]

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 […]