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 […]

    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) […]

Unarguably, one of the most essential and significant medical advancements within the past decade is the invention of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows doctors to see inside the human body when assessing ways of repairing it or proposing treatment options.  Magnetic Resonance Imaging is growing as a healthcare support role. According to the […]

Do you aspire to work in healthcare and positively impact others’ lives? Are you interested in fitness and want to help patients work toward their health and wellness goals through skilled, functional exercise? If so, a vocation as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) may be the route to pursue. Who are PTA professionals, and what […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]