As the U.S. population ages, the demand for skilled healthcare workers also proportionally increases. For instance, one area where this is especially true is in healthcare imaging.  What is Diagnostic Imaging? Specifically, modern diagnostic imaging allows doctors to look inside the human body. Physicians do this for clues regarding early disease detection and injury diagnoses. For […]

There are many ways to finish a Radiologic Technology program, leading to careers in a rewarding and challenging field. Some people attend two-year radiologic courses within hospital-based programs, after which they may earn a certificate or diploma. This type of radiologic training is popular because it can be completed relatively quickly, focusing on job-related areas. […]

When you broke your ankle on that ski trip last winter, who gave you the follow-up X-ray that ended your amateur sport “tour?” When your arm hurt, and you contemplated if it was just a sprain or a full-out fracture, who completed the diagnostic imaging procedure? Likely the person performing your X-ray procedures wore a […]

There are ways Radiologic Technologists (RTs) can advance their careers. This blog gives practical tips for taking your RT career to the next level. Introduction In doctors’ offices, hospitals, and radiology clinics across the country, you can find Radiologic Technologists (RTs) hard at work. These professionals provide critical diagnostic imaging services to healthcare communities. They […]

Consider Radiologic Training after getting your associate degree. In the U.S., an associate degree is an educational degree awarded to someone who has fulfilled two years of study and completed the general education requirements of a defined accredited program at a junior college, four-year college, or university. Radiologic Programs Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has […]

Enrolling in a Radiologic Technology program offers many possibilities. A student graduating from a Radiologic Technology course may become an X-ray or Radiologic Technologist. In brief, these professionals perform diagnostic X-ray procedures within hospitals, physician offices, and outpatient imaging centers.  Program Length Typically, a Radiologic Technology program takes two to four years to complete. Gurnick […]

A Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)* role requires someone dedicated to assisting others. While this type of nurse has many responsibilities, their foremost duty is to meet patients’ needs. The Licensed Vocational Nurse often aids supervisory staff in providing optimum ongoing medical care within wellness communities. Working in hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing facilities, and private homes […]

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 […]

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 […]

Radiologic Training might be a fit for you, especially if you’re interested in healthcare, serving others, and making a real contribution. Overall, academic radiologic programs train students to work in imaging. This includes working with patients, implementing X-ray procedures, and aiding physicians with tests. All of this is in an attempt to utilize imaging to […]