For the more programs specific prerequisites/ requirements please refer to an appropriate application package, general admission requirements for the programs as follows:
LVN – Vocational Nursing Program
To be considered for acceptance into the LVN program, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Student must have graduated from high school, or earned a GED and be at least 18 years of age.
2. Student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule prior to the issuance of an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
3. Students must complete an Ability to benefit test (SLE – Scholastic Level Exam), with a score of at least 19.
4. Student may be asked to pass an interview with the nursing program director or associate program director.
5. Completion of the prerequisite course.
*** The prerequisite course “Essential Medical Bioscience must be completed before starting LVN program. Applicants with the previous medical background might challenge the test to be accepted to the LVN program without taking the prerequisite.
Psychiatric Technician Program
The general criteria for admission for Psychiatric Technician Program are:
1. Student must have graduated from high school, or earned a GED and be at least 18 years of age.
2. Student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule prior to the issuance of an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
3. Complete an Ability to Benefit test, with a score of at least 19 to be admitted.
4. Student may be asked to pass an interview with the nursing program director or associate program director.
5. Completion of the prerequisite course.
*** The prerequisite course “Essential Medical Bioscience must be completed before starting LVN program. Applicants with the previous medical background might challenge the test to be accepted to the LVN program without taking the prerequisite.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/ Ultrasound Technology Program
To be considered for acceptance into the Ultrasound Technology program, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Student must have graduated from high school, or earned a GED and be at least 18 years of age.
2. Student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule prior to the issuance of an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
3. Students must complete an Ability to benefit test (SLE Scholastic Level Exam), with a score of at least 30.
4. ESL test is required for non-native speakers.
5. BS or AS degree (Allied-health care degrees are preferred).
6. Student must pass an interview with the Program Director/ Associate Program Director.
7. * Students must complete prerequisite courses provided by the school. The courses are:
* Anatomy & Physiology
* Medical Terminology
* Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentations 1
* Cross-Sectional Anatomy
(The prerequisite courses can be waived for a prospective student by taking and passing the corresponding test)
* Students who can demonstrate 2 years of health allied education including but not limited to Nursing sciences, Radiology Technicians, Paramedics, etc will be exempted from taking the prerequisite courses and tests.
Official graded transcripts for each of the following courses will require:
* Anatomy & Physiology
* Medical Terminology
* Algebra (College level)
* Physics (College level)
MRI Technology Program
To be considered for acceptance into the MRI Technology program, the applicant must meet the following minimum criteria:
1. Student must have graduated from high school, or earned a GED and is at least 18 years of age.
2. Minimum of AA or AS Degree.
3. Student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule prior to the issuance of an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
4. Students must complete an Ability to benefit test (SLE – Scholastic Level Exam), with a score of at least 29.
5. ESL test is required for non-native speakers.
6. Student must pass an interview with the Program Director.
7. Applicant must pass all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C.” All prerequisite courses (see list below under “Prerequisite Courses and General Education Requirements”) must be completed and official transcripts submitted at the time of application to the program.
For an individual to be eligible to apply to the program, the applicant must show proof of the successful completion of specific prerequisite courses. These courses have content which is necessary to enable the RT student to understand the information given within the program curriculum and to perform successfully as a radiographer. The prerequisite courses provide a foundation on which to build upon later in the core radiologic courses.
The courses should be of college level with a minimum grade of “C” and should be within five years of the time of application. The R.T. Program Director is responsible for evaluating the validity of each course and will make a determination of eligibility based on the individual’s academic history. Official transcripts from the sponsoring institutions are required and are to be submitted in a sealed institutional envelope along with the other application materials.
To be in compliance with the educational standards established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), all graduates from the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Radiologic Technology Program must have completed at least 15 credit hours of general education through credit-bearing courses taken at a college level and with a minimum grade of “C.” The ASRT defines that the 15 credit hours be taken from the following categories:
1. Mathematical/logical reasoning (required)
2. Written/oral communications (required)
3. Arts and humanities
4. Information systems
5. Social/behavioral sciences
6. Natural sciences
The following is a list of the prerequisite college-level, credit-bearing courses that must be completed with a minimum grade of “C,” and within five years of application (at the discretion of the R.T. Program Director) to establish eligibility as a potential student in the Radiologic Technology Program:
1. English 1A
2. Elementary Algebra
3. Biology
4. Chemistry
5. Computer Literacy
6. Medical Terminology
7. Human Structure and Function: Anatomy and Physiology
Radiologic Technology Program/ X-Ray
To be considered for acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program, the applicant must meet the following minimum criteria:
1. Applicant must have graduated from high school or have earned a GED.
2. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college course work.
4. Applicant must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule prior to the issuance of an enrollment contract or must make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
5. Applicant must complete an Ability to Benefit Test (SLE—Scholastic Level Exam), with a minimum score of 29.
6. Non-native speakers must pass an ESL test.
7. Applicant must pass an interview with the Program Director and/or selection committee.
8. Applicant must pass all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C.” All prerequisite courses (see list below under “Prerequisite Courses and General Education Requirements”) must be completed and official transcripts submitted at the time of application to the program.
9. Applicant must show proof of completion (signed by department manager on facility’s letterhead) of 40 hours of volunteering or work experience in a medical imaging department.
Prerequisite Courses and General Education Requirements
For an individual to be eligible to apply to the program, the applicant must show proof of the successful completion of specific prerequisite courses. These courses have content which is necessary to enable the RT student to understand the information given within the program curriculum and to perform successfully as a radiographer. The prerequisite courses provide a foundation on which to build upon later in the core radiologic courses.
The courses should be of college level with a minimum grade of “C” and should be within five years of the time of application. The R.T. Program Director is responsible for evaluating the validity of each course and will make a determination of eligibility based on the individual’s academic history. Official transcripts from the sponsoring institutions are required and are to be submitted in a sealed institutional envelope along with the other application materials.
To be in compliance with the educational standards established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), all graduates from the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Radiologic Technology Program must have completed at least 15 credit hours of general education through credit-bearing courses taken at a college level and with a minimum grade of “C.” The ASRT defines that the 15 credit hours be taken from the following categories:
1. Mathematical/logical reasoning (required)
2. Written/oral communications (required)
3. Arts and humanities
4. Information systems
5. Social/behavioral sciences
6. Natural sciences
The following is a list of the prerequisite college-level, credit-bearing courses that must be completed with a minimum grade of “C,” and within five years of application (at the discretion of the R.T. Program Director) to establish eligibility as a potential student in the Radiologic Technology Program:
1. English 1A
2. Elementary Algebra
3. Biology
4. Chemistry
5. Computer Literacy. (See course outline for “Computers in Radiologic Sciences” for content.)
6. Medical Terminology (at least 24 instructional hours)
7. Human Structure and Function: Anatomy and Physiology Survey (at least 36 instructional hours)
Phlebotomy Technician Program
To be considered for acceptance into the Phlebotomy program, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Student must have graduated from high school, or earned a GED and be at least 18 years of age.
2. Student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule prior to the issuance of an enrol lment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
3. Students must complete an Ability to benefit test (SLE), with a score of at least 16.
Medical Assistant Program
To be considered for acceptance into the program, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Student must have graduated from high school, or earned a GED and be at least 18 years of age.
2. Student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule prior to the issuance of an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
3. Students must complete an Ability to benefit test (SLE), with a score of at least 13. |
