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==Approvals and Memberships==
==Approvals and Memberships==
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved by US Department of Education to participate in Title IV/Federal Financial Aid programs.
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved by [[United States Department of Education]] to participate in Title IV/Federal Financial Aid programs.
[[File:UT Lab.jpg|thumb|right|Gurnick Academy - Ultrasound Lab|250px]]
[[File:UT Lab.jpg|thumb|right|Gurnick Academy - Ultrasound Lab|250px]]
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved for the training of Veterans and eligible persons as an eligible institution. This approval will enable Veterans and their eligible dependents/spouses to utilize their GI Bill benefits to train to become Career Healthcare professionals.
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved for the training of Veterans and eligible persons as an eligible institution. This approval will enable Veterans and their eligible dependents/spouses to utilize their [[G.I. Bill]] benefits to train to become Career Healthcare professionals.
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a member of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS).<ref>http://www.cappsonline.org/membership</ref>
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a member of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS).<ref>http://www.cappsonline.org/membership</ref>
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved to accept participants from Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Employment Development Department (EDD) and California counties retraining programs.
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved to accept participants from Workforce Investment Act (WIA), [[Employment Development Department]] (EDD) and California counties retraining programs.
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Mateo campus) is approved by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) to accept international students.<ref>https://egov.ice.gov/sevis/</ref>
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Mateo campus) is approved by [[Student and Exchange Visitor Program]] (SEVIS) to accept international students.<ref>https://egov.ice.gov/sevis/</ref>
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a member of the [[Chamber of Commerce]] (SMCC).
* Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a member of the [[Chamber of Commerce]] (SMCC).
==Campus locations==
==Campus locations==

Revision as of 18:24, 27 April 2015


Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
MottoIntegrate. Empower. Achieve.
TypePrivate
Established2004
Location
San Mateo, Concord, Modesto, Fresno, CA, USA
Campuses4 campuses & online
Websitewww.gurnick.edu

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution for higher education offering allied health and nursing programs. Degrees, diploma and certification programs are offered at its campuses in San Mateo, Concord, Modesto and Fresno, CA and through distance education. Gurnick Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Programs

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers healthcare programs and continuing education courses that provides didactic and laboratory training as well as a clinical component that correlates with the theoretical knowledge.

Accreditation & Recognition

Gurnick Academy - Patient-care Lab

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)[1] and approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.[2]

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Mateo, Concord, Fresno and Modesto campuses) Vocational Nurse Program is approved and accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).[3] Contact information for BVNPT is: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833, Phone: (916) 263-7800.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (Concord campus) Psychiatric Technician Program is approved and accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).[4] Contact information for BVNPT is: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833, Phone: (916) 263-7800.

Gurnick Academy - Radiologic Technology Lab

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Mateo and Modesto campuses) Associate of Science in MRI Program is recognized and accredited by American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).[5] The mailing address for ARMRIT is: 8815 Commonwealth Blvd., Bellerose, NY 11426.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (Concord campus) Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)[6] and recognized by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).[7] Contact information for The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology is: 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300.

Associate of Science in Ultrasound Technology Program are recognized by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). ARRT is located at ARRT, 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN 55120, Phone: 651-687-0048.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),[8] 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Phone: 703-706-3245;

Gurnick Academy - Physical Therapy Lab

email: accreditation@apta.org.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Mateo Campus) Nurse Assistant Program is approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH),[9] MS 3301 PO Box 997416, Sacramento, CA 95899-7416.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Mateo, Concord, Modesto and Fresno campuses) Phlebotomy Technician Program is approved by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CDPH-LFS), PO Box 997377, MS 0500, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is an approved course provider by Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) to provide Intravenous therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification Courses.

Approvals and Memberships

Gurnick Academy - Ultrasound Lab
  • Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved for the training of Veterans and eligible persons as an eligible institution. This approval will enable Veterans and their eligible dependents/spouses to utilize their G.I. Bill benefits to train to become Career Healthcare professionals.
  • Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a member of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS).[10]
  • Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved to accept participants from Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Employment Development Department (EDD) and California counties retraining programs.
  • Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Mateo campus) is approved by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) to accept international students.[11]
  • Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a member of the Chamber of Commerce (SMCC).

Campus locations

Gurnick Academy - Medical Assistant Lab

Gurnick Academy opened its first campus in February of 2004 and currently has four campuses in California:

  • San Mateo Campus: 2121 South El Camino Real, Building C-200, San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Concord Campus: 1401 Willow Pass Road, Suite 450, Concord, CA 94520
  • Fresno Campus: 7335 North Palm Bluffs Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
  • Modesto Campus: 4712 Stoddard Road, Suite 200, Modesto, CA 95356

Labs and equipment

Gurnick Academy - Classroom
  • The imaging lab is equipped with ultrasound scanners capable of performing general and specialized procedures including 3D and colorflow imaging.
  • The patient-care lab is equipped with hospital beds, anatomical models, hi-fidelity interactive simulation mannequins and other patient-care equipment.
  • The medical assistant lab is equipped with tables and equipment for diagnostic assistance including scales, EKG machines, urine and blood testing.
  • The physical therapy laboratory is equipped with hi-lo treatment tables, modalities, and exercise equipment.
  • The phlebotomy lab is equipped with anatomical charts and models, specimen collection equipment and supplies.
  • The energized radiologic technology lab is equipped with one stationary radiography unit, a digital image receptor system, and a portable x-ray machine.
  • Standard equipment includes a library of text/case studies and reference books, video monitors, computers, journals, and audio and video aides.

Community Service

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts students, faculty and staff take part in charity events including fundraising and volunteering to help people in need. Gurnick partner organizations include National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Red Cross and Army Recruiting Station.

Participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's

Some of the past Gurnick Academy community service activities include:

  • blood donating[12]
  • preparing gift bags for the Children’s Crisis Center of Stanislaus County[13]
  • collecting toys and other gifts for over 70 children in San Mateo[14]
  • feeding the families at First Step of San Mateo, homeless shelter for families[15]
  • volunteering at the MS (multiple sclerosis) Walk in Fresno, California[16]
  • participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's and raising over $1,000[17]
  • donating toys, clothes, and an iPad to 10 families in need through The Salvation Army[18]
  • hosting a Disaster Health and Shelter course for 25 students in partnership with The Red Cross[19]
  • collecting over 2,500 cans of food for those in need the holiday season in December 2013 - January 2014[20]
  • holding free blood pressure checks to over 250 residents during Health Fair at Fairwinds Woodward Park[21]
  • provided blood pressure screenings, presentation on health and wellness to seniours at the Concord Senior Center.[22]

Notes

  1. ^ http://ams.abhes.org/ams/onlineDirectory/pages/directory.aspx
  2. ^ https://app.dca.ca.gov/bppe/view-voc-names.asp?schlname=gurnick&Submit=Search
  3. ^ http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/education/schools/vn_schools.shtml
  4. ^ http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/education/schools/pt_schools.shtml
  5. ^ http://www.armrit.org/schools.shtml
  6. ^ https://portal.jrcertaccreditation.org/Summary/AccreditedProgramDetails.aspx?id=d3b345b6-8ef1-44f4-9004-1a96e49d5f2e
  7. ^ https://www.arrt.org/
  8. ^ http://www.capteonline.org
  9. ^ http://www.cdph.ca.gov
  10. ^ http://www.cappsonline.org/membership
  11. ^ https://egov.ice.gov/sevis/
  12. ^ https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.645390475474756.1073741829.445603912120081&type=1
  13. ^ http://www.gurnick.edu/news/gurnick-academy-modesto-campus-taking-part-in-the-charity-event
  14. ^ https://www.facebook.com/GurnickAcademySanMateo/photos/a.447562421924230.119284.445603912120081/989266424420491/?type=1
  15. ^ http://www.gurnick.edu/news/gurnick-gives-back
  16. ^ http://www.gurnick.edu/news/ms-walk-in-fresno
  17. ^ http://www.gurnick.edu/news/walk-to-end-alzheimer-s
  18. ^ http://www.gurnick.edu/news/gurnick-gives-back-program
  19. ^ http://www.gurnick.edu/news/fresno-campus-partnered-with-the-red-cross-to-hosts-a-disaster-health-and-shelter-course
  20. ^ http://www.gurnick.edu/news/modesto-campus-give-back-to-the-community
  21. ^ http://www.gurnick.edu/news/fresno-campus-health-fair-at-fairwinds-woodward-park
  22. ^ http://www.contracostatimes.com/concord/ci_27235145/viewpoints-by-tim-grayson-inventory-2014-accomplishments
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