Bay View Plaza, Building C-200
2121 South El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94403

The Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts -- a private, vocational institution in San Mateo, California -- offers an extensive variety of healthcare programs including Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technology), Radiologic Technology, MRI Technology, Psychiatric Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Assistant.

The LVN training is a 14-month program plus a 960-hour internship. After completing the program, students will be eligible to take the state licensure examination to become certified.

The Ultrasound Technologist (DMS) program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as an Ultrasonographer with specialization in general sonography. Graduates work in hospital imaging centers, physician's offices, and clinics.

The Radiologic Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a 2-year certificate program. Students seeking radiologic education will receive didactic, laboratory, and clinical education in affiliated health care facilities.

The MRI Technology program is a full-time, 52-week course of study. The MRI program is designed to meet requirements by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the Association of Educators in Radiological Sciences (AERS), and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

The Psychiatric Technician program equips students with the technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in the challenging field of caring for mentally disordered or developmentally disabled clients. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the program.

The Phlebotomy Technician program consists of 80 hours for people who plan to work for a clinical laboratory, public health department, clinic, or hospital. Students receive a certificate of completion and become eligible for certification in the State of California as a Certified Phlebotomist Technician level 1 through DHS, Field Services.

The Medical Assistant program trains students to perform duties under the direction of a doctor in private or group practices, clinics, and other medical facilities. Upon completion of the program, graduates can complete the optional state certification exam.

Quick Facts:

In addition to its main campus in San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts also has facilities in Concord, Fresno, and Modesto, California.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is licensed to operate as a private, postsecondary institution by the State of California, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

The management and the faculty of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts have intensive health care and management backgrounds.

Not all programs are offered at all campuses.

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