Accreditation and Approval

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education or international courses.

ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info
ABHES Website: abhes.org

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution complies with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. 

The Office of Student Assistance and Relief is available to support prospective students, current students, or past students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached by calling (888) 370- 7589, option #5, or by visiting osar.bppe.ca.gov.

BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225,
Sacramento, CA 95834

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov

California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide the following programs:

• A​ssociate of Science in Nursing​ (ADN) Program–Fresno campus
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program– Concord campus

BRN Mailing Address:
1747 N Market Blvd., Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834

BRN Phone: 916-322-3350
BRN Website: rn.ca.gov

Board of Vocational Nursing And Psychiatric Technicians

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) to provide the following programs:

• Vocational Nurse–Concord, Fresno, Modesto, and San Mateo* campuses

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is an approved course provider by the BVNPT to offer the following:

• IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification Course–Concord, Fresno, Modesto, and San Mateo campuses

BVNPT Mailing Address:
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833

BVNPT Phone: 916-263-7800
BVNPT Email: General
BVNPT Website: bvnpt.ca.gov

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

The Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Associate of Occupational Science in Ultrasound Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (https://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). CAAHEP is located at 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; phone: (727) 210-2350. This accreditation is for the San Mateo Campus only.

CAAHEP Mailing Address:
9355 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775

BVNPT Phone: (727) 210-2350
BVNPT Website: caahep.org

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

The A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: https://www.capteonline.org/. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 650-425-9387 or email Catherine Ammenti.

CAPTE Mailing Address:
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085

BVNPT Phone: 703-706-3245
BVNPT Email: accreditation@apta.org
BVNPT Website: https://www.capteonline.org/

California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB)

The California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB) approves Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts as a school for radiographers for the following programs:

• A.S. in Radiologic Technology–Concord and Sacramento campuses
• A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology–Van Nuys campus
• Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Program – Concord, Fresno, and San Mateo campuses
• X-Ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills – Sacramento and Van Nuys campuses

CDPH-RBH Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 997414, MS 7610
Sacramento, CA 95899-7417

CDPH-RBH Phone: 916-558-1784
CDPH-RBH Website: cdph.ca.gov

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved and accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) to provide the following programs:

• Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology (A.S. in RT)–Concord and Sacramento campuses
• Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology (A.O.S. in RT)–Van Nuys campus

Concord was JRCERT was accredited on 10/26/2022 with an 8-year award.

Sacramento was JRCERT was accredited on 01/18/2022 with an 8-year award.

Los Angeles (Van Nuys) was JRCERT accredited on 06/25/2019 with an 8-year award.

JRCERT Mailing Address:
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182

JRCERT Phone: 312-704-5300
JRCERT Email: Info
JRCERT Website: jrcert.org

Dental Board of California (DBC)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is an approved course provider by the Dental Board of California (DBC) to offer the following program:

• Dental Assistant–Modesto campus

DBC Mailing Address:
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550
Sacramento, CA 95815

DBC Phone: 916-263-2300
DBC Email: General
DBC Website: dbc.ca.gov

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers distance education outside the state where California’s institution or program is physically located. Fifty states, plus U.S. Territories, regulate education at the state level. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts makes every effort to follow each state’s regulations regarding offering distance education programs according to all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. Students should research whether the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts program meets the profession’s requirements in their state.

A student’s physical location is identified when applying to determine program authorization requirements for our programs’ enrollment. The basis for determining the student’s physical location is determined by official ID (a receipt of a Driver’s License or official U.S. identification) as required for admission. (See General Admissions Requirements.) If a student changes their physical location during the program, they shall notify Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts by completing a change of address form.

Change of Address Forms are available on www.gurnick.edu or by asking a campus designee. Students must complete the Change of Address Form and bring the above-mentioned official documents in person to the Student Services Coordinator or Designated School Official located on their campus or mail notarized copies of documents with a cover letter explaining the change. Students who mail the certified documents must sign the cover letter and include their Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts student ID or social security number and date of birth. Mail should be sent to the student’s campus.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has not determined if any programs fulfill the educational requirements for specific professional licensure or certification required for employment outside of California unless identified by the program below. It is recommended that students in or planning to relocate to a state apart from the physical campus offering the program research any certification or employment requirements for their intended state.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts can enroll students in distance education in the states below, adhering to each state’s requirements:

• Arizona: The academy has identified non-regulation from licensure due to no physical presence from the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education for the Associate of Science in MRI program.
• Nevada: The academy has obtained approval from the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education to offer the Associate of Science in MRI program.
• Florida: The academy has been notified of non-regulation from licensure due to a lack of physical presence from the Florida Commission for Independent Education for the Associate of Science in MRI program.

• The U.S. Department of Education approves Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts to participate in Title IV/Federal Financial Aid programs.
• Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) member.
• Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved to accept participants from the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Employment Development Department (EDD), and California counties’ retraining programs.
• Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Mateo campus) is approved by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) to accept international students.
• Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) member.
• The National Health Career Association approves of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts to administer the Certified EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician examinations.

Individuals who wish to review the accrediting/licensure documentation should contact the appropriate Campus Director.