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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

278 Faculty Members | 12:1 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

2121 S El Camino Real Bldg C 200, San Mateo, California 94403

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Phone

(650) 685-6616

Website
www.gurnick.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is to offer quality allied-health and nursing programs that integrate professional skills,; career-focused education and hands-on practical experience,; empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts believes that education should promote the development of positive self- esteem. Therefore,; the institution provides services that support the efforts of students to succeed academically,; vocationally and personally. The Academy provides a sophisticated level of training to individuals who desire a professional career in the medical field. This is accomplished through educational programs utilizing up to date training equipment,; didactic lectures and hands-on experience provided by highly trained instructors,; physicians and technologists.

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Mission Statement

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The mission of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is to offer quality allied-health and nursing programs that integrate professional skills,; career-focused education and hands-on practical experience,; empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts believes that education should promote the development of positive self- esteem. Therefore,; the institution provides services that support the efforts of students to succeed academically,; vocationally and personally. The Academy provides a sophisticated level of training to individuals who desire a professional career in the medical field. This is accomplished through educational programs utilizing up to date training equipment,; didactic lectures and hands-on experience provided by highly trained instructors,; physicians and technologists.

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cost & financial aid

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
62%
Did not receive aid
38%
Type of aid % of students recieving aid Average amount
Federal grants 41.0% $4,551
State/local grants 1.0% $1,802
Institutional grants 0.0% $0
Loans 57.0% $8,177

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Physical Therapy Assistant
      • A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, behavioral sciences, biomechanics, clinical documentation, clinical pathology, communication, exercise physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics. Examples: [Vascular Sonography] See other colleges that offer this major
    • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
      • A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals who are AART-certified radiological technicians to utilize MRI technology to obtain still and moving images of various vascular structures in the human body that aid the physician in the diagnosis or treatment of disease and injury. Includes instruction in MRI imaging, sectional anatomy and pathology, MRI technology, MRI techniques and procedures, MRI physics, and clinical training. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
      • A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Examples: [Nursing (ASN)], [Nursing (BSN, BScN)], [Nursing (MSN, MScN, MN)], [Registered Nurse (RN)] See other colleges that offer this major
    • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
      • A program that prepares registered nurses to provide general care for adult patients. Includes instruction in adult primary care, adult pathophysiology, clinical management of medication and treatments, patient assessment and education, patient referral, and planning adult health maintenance programs. Examples: [Adult Nurse Practitioner] See other colleges that offer this major
    • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
      • A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Examples: [Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)], [Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)], [Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Cert.)], [Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Dipl)], [Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (AAS)] See other colleges that offer this major

Types of Degrees Offered

  • Certificate
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$100
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
82%
Male Students
18%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Asian28.72%
  2. Hispanic/Latino28.43%
  3. Caucasian19.66%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities7.59%
  5. Black7.39%
  6. Not Specified5.89%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.79%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native0.53%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

3,397

Undergraduate students

3,397

Attendance breakdown

Full time
97%
Part time
3%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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