Radiologic Technology – Track B

The Associate of Science Radiologic Technology – Track B (A.S. in RT– Track B) program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is committed to developing students’ intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Instructional methods based on established principles and practices of adult learning theory, combined with classroom techniques, encourage student participation.

Duties for program graduates may include performing diagnostic imaging procedures in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, surgical theaters, emergency rooms, doctors’ offices, and other healthcare settings, using both fixed and portable machines.

A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for certification examinations or attain state licensure. The student must understand the certification requirements and state or national board licensing exams. Such stipulations may change during the program.

Students are responsible for inquiring with the appropriate agencies about current requirements before enrolling in the program, particularly if their circumstances change when applying for certification or licensure. Clinical sites may themselves require a criminal background check or a medical examination.

Students learn about the requirements for employment and certification, state board, or national board licensing exams. No student automatically receives a certificate upon completing the program. Students with felony convictions may not be eligible for certification.

This program prepares graduates to pursue entry-level employment in the field or related fields. These specific job titles may not correspond directly with the program title.

Although Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will assist students with job placement, finding a job is their responsibility. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does not guarantee student placement in any of the described occupations or at all.

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 required 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.

• Students/graduates will demonstrate clinical competency.
• Students/graduates will develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Students/graduates will apply effective communication skills.

• Approved by the CDPH-RHB
• Accredited by JRCERT
• Hands-On Lab Training
• Hands-On Lab Training
• 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.
• Submit a one-page essay in APA format that includes the following: • Statement of why you would like to join the modality. • The essential functions and role of a Technologist in this field. • Preparation to become successful in this program. • APA Title page and sources used to prepare for the essay (Title page and sources can be on • separate page).
• 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 B 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 B program for failing to meet all the admission requirements.

The program information, length, and schedule are subject to change. Read the accompanying Addendum for changes and updates, and connect with an Admission Advisor for more details.

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

The A.S. in RT– Track B program consists of 135 quarter credit hours, completed over 96 weeks for both day and night students, totaling 2,449 contact hours. Before graduation, students must complete 1,504 hours of clinical practice.

Depending on the designated program track, didactic courses are scheduled during the day or evening. The spring start each year has classes Monday through Friday with a 5:30pm start; whereas the fall start each year has classes Monday through Friday with an 8:00am start. Both spring and fall start use the same curriculum and course sequence. Students can expect to engage in approximately 40 hours of instruction per week, which includes didactic coursework, laboratory sessions, and clinical training.

Lectures are provided in-person on campus and via a synchronous online format where students and instructors interact in real time, participating in a digital classroom – such as Zoom or Google Meet. All labs and exams will occur on campus, whereas within multiple quarters of the program approximately one course will be taught in a synchronous format, based on instructor availability.

Upcoming start date for this program: March 29, 2027 (application deadline December 23, 2026).

Tuition and fees. Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100.00; Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00; Textbooks $700.00; Tuition $70,152.75. The addendum lists a total program cost of $70,925.75, which does not equal the sum of the listed charges; confirm the total with the campus. Total program cost excludes transportation, room and board, and personal expenses.

Total fees per period of enrollment. Period 1: $9,024.23; Period 2: $7,115.28; Period 3: $6,520.63; Period 4: $7,844.75; Period 5: $10,777.82; Period 6: $10,652.82; Period 7: $10,443.00; Period 8: $8,574.22.

Cost of Attendance, 2026–2027 (one academic year). Tuition & Fees $22,185.14; Books $475.00; Transportation $7,830.00; Food & Housing $22,692.00; Personal Expenses $819.00; Loan Fees $99.00; Laptop Fees $450.00; Total Cost of Attendance (One Academic Year) $54,550.14. 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. Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology – Track B – 135 Quarter Credit Hours at the Van Nuys campus is reported as a new program, so completion, placement and salary data are not yet available (published March 17, 2026).