Radiologic Technology – Track A

A Radiologic Technologist is trained in the “art and science” of creating images of the human body using ionizing radiation. The radiologic technologist works closely with the radiology doctor (radiologist) and other physicians and plays a vital role as a professional member of the medical team.

Technologists work in hospitals (including general radiography, surgery, trauma, pediatrics, and clinics), doctors’ offices, and imaging centers. The role of radiologic science in medicine is continually growing. New applications and imaging equipment are continually being developed. The continued growth and development of imaging depends on highly qualified and well-trained radiologic technologists.

Some clinical rotations and radiographic examinations are deemed “gender-specific,” such as mammography and the hysterosalpingogram (HSG). While mammography is generally performed on females, the HSG is an examination exclusively conducted on female patients.

Male students should be aware that they may not be permitted to observe or participate in these examinations due to their sensitive nature. Didactic information on these examinations will be provided to all students. However, clinical experience in these examinations may be limited to female students only.

Program goals and objectives.

• Graduate students with the clinical competence required to be an entry-level technologist.
• Produce students who will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with the entire healthcare team and the public.
• Enable students to employ appropriate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing them for entry-level technologist roles in the clinical setting.

• Approved by the CDPH-RHB
• Accredited by JRCERT
• Hands-On Lab Training
• Clinical Hours Provided
• Job Placement Assistance

All applicants to Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts must meet the General Admission Requirements for all Programs, including the entrance exam where required, and the additional admission requirements for this program.

• Attend or view a live or recorded Information Session.
• Submit original transcripts from the Registrar at an educational institution for applicants requesting credit granting for some/all General Education courses. Copies are not accepted. All coursework must be completed and given a grade of at least a “C.” Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory must be completed within the last five (5) years. All credit granting is subject to the approval of the Program Director or Program Coordinator. Please allow seven (7) days for review.
• Applicants who possess a current State of California Limited Permit (License) in Chest, Extremities, and Torso Skeletal will receive credit granting for a portion of the RT program.
• Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts graduates of the XTMAS program who have taken the state exam and are awaiting the results can enroll as provisional students in the A.S. in RT – Track A program. If the graduate fails to earn a license in all three categories listed above, the student will be dropped from the A.S. in RT – Track A program for failing to meet all the admission requirements.

The program information, length, and schedule are subject to change. Please read the accompanying Addendum for changes and updates. Contact an Admission Advisor for more information.

The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology – Track A (A.S. in RT – Track A) program provides a library and classrooms with media teaching aids, textbooks, journals, periodicals, anatomical charts, phantoms, and energized lab equipment.

The A.S. in RT – Track A program is an Associate of Science degree program. The student will receive didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience in affiliated medical facilities. The Instructor-to-Student ratio is 1:30 during residential lectures, 1:25 during online lectures, 1:10 in the laboratory, and 1:1 during clinical externships.

Didactic courses are scheduled during the day or evening, depending on the designated program track. Students can expect to engage in approximately 40 hours of instruction per week, which includes didactic coursework, laboratory sessions, and clinical training.

Clinical rotations may take place on weekdays or weekends, with shift assignments varying by clinical site, including day, evening, or overnight (graveyard) shifts. Didactic courses are offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM to accommodate program scheduling requirements.

The program’s affiliated clinical sites hold current state-issued certificates as approved clinical sites. The clinical sites offer supervised clinical instruction in patient care settings. All clinical sites employ radiologic technologists and supervisors/operators (doctors) who hold certification from the State of California Radiologic Health Branch.

Upcoming start date for this program: July 5, 2027 (application deadline January 22, 2027).

Tuition and fees. Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100.00; Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00; Textbooks $700.00; Tuition $71,811.30. Total program cost $72,611.30. Total program cost excludes transportation, room and board, and personal expenses.

Total fees per period of enrollment. Period 1: $10,865.65; Period 2: $9,776.70; Period 3: $8,173.80; Period 4: $9,217.40; Period 5: $9,472.05; Period 6: $10,236.00; Period 7: $8,758.10; Period 8: $6,111.60.

Cost of Attendance, 2026–2027 (one academic year). Tuition & Fees $28,366.15; Books $450.00; Transportation $7,830.00; Food & Housing $22,692.00; Personal Expenses $819.00; Loan Fees $99.00; Laptop Fee $450.00; Total Cost of Attendance (One Academic Year) $60,706.15. Individual student costs will vary.

Financial aid. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, Direct and Direct PLUS Loans, Cal Grant, Sallie Mae® and Campus Door loans, and veteran benefits, for those who qualify. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor. Gurnick's FAFSA school code is 041698.

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Other fees, as applicable. ATI TEAS $120; background check $33–$75; drug testing $74–$148; CPR $55–$80; fingerprinting $81 and up; licensing board fees $200–$500 depending on the exam and license; campus parking permit $25; graduation ceremony fee $20–$50. Some of these fees may be paid by Gurnick Academy for some programs.

Career paths. Radiologic Technologist.

Certification and licensure. ARRT® (R) examination.

School Performance Fact Sheet, calendar year 2024. Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology – Track A – 141 Quarter Credit Hours at the Sacramento campus reported an on-time completion rate of 96% (26 of 27 students available for graduation); a job placement rate of 81% (21 of 26 graduates available for employment employed in the field); a license examination passage rate of 88% (23 of 26 graduates who took the exam passed on the first attempt) (published March 17, 2026).