Start down a fast-growing career path and learn how you can make a difference.1
Hands-on training meets online coursework.
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Quality Education with Care
Ultimate Medical Academy offers hands-on healthcare training in laboratories equipped to support your success and online coursework to support your schedule.2
Train to pursue a healthcare career with lab sessions on campus, on-site externships, and listen to live lectures online for the full UMA experience.
Ultimate Medical Academy'sClearwater Campus
Train for a career path at our campus located in Clearwater, Florida. With over 50 community partners in the Tampa Bay area, UMA can help you in the job search when it comes time to pursue entry-level healthcare roles.
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1-on-1 Academic Assistance
Our instructors are available during office hours for additional support and our academic assistance program can help you get any extra help you may need.
Local Resource Guidance
Our Learner Services department is dedicated to helping you find potential resources, either at UMA or in your community, that may help you overcome obstacles outside of the classroom.
Financial Aid Information
Our Student Finance advisors are here to help you through the process of applying for federal student aid. They can walk you through it step by step and help you explore your options if you qualify.
What healthcare field are you interested in?
UMA offers associate degree and diploma programs in the following fields:
On-site externship included
Perform an array of tasks to help patients with their dental care.
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On-site externship included
Support physicians and nurses in providing patients comfort and care.
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On-site externship included
Provide patients with needed care while supporting medical professionals.
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On-site externship included
Perform routine bloodwork on patients for testing and diagnoses.
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On-site externship included
Work with nursing staff to provide essential patient care.
Learn More ›Why Choose UMA?
At UMA, you’re more than just a number. You’ll participate in classrooms with a maximum size of 25 students and receive one-on-one support from start to finish. We even offer job search guidance, resume writing support, and conduct mock interviews to help you prepare to launch your healthcare career.
Celebrating 30 years as a healthcare education institution
Frequently Asked Questions
Ultimate Medical Academy is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Though UMA is not a university or college, we offer online diplomas or degrees in 13 healthcare fields some of which offer on-site externships/practicums and certification preparation — all intended to put you in a position to pursue a healthcare career after graduation.
At UMA, tuition covers more than just your courses. It also includes books, software, and student services like one-on-one academic support, job search assistance, interview coaching, and more. We also have Student Finance advisors who can help you understand financial aid options if you qualify. This applies to all programs except the UMA Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician Diploma programs. To learn more about tuition at Ultimate Medical Academy, head to our Tuition page.
Of course, you're looking for the best education — for you. So, we recommend taking a look at your individual needs. If you'd like to talk, call us at 727-298-8685. UMA is here to listen and walk you through deciding which program may be a good fit for you. The more we understand about your unique situation, the more we can try to help.
How long it takes to complete an associate degree or diploma in one of UMA's allied healthcare programs vary Completing one of our campus diploma programs could take 15 months or more whereas our shortest diploma program is 2 months or more. We recommend taking a look at each program to find which one is a good fit for you.3
For starters, the healthcare field is growing. The healthcare industry is projected to have 1.8 million job openings each year, on average, from 2022-2032.2 And while some positions you may find can include on-the-job training, others may require completion from a four-year college program, certification, training, or some level of education in the field. Having a degree or diploma in a healthcare field can show that you already have a certain level of background knowledge and education needed for landing a position.
UMA is anAccredited Institution
Ultimate Medical Academy maintains the following accreditations, licensures, approvals, and memberships.
UMA is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
UMA's Health Information Management program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Ultimate Medical Academy is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE), Florida Department of Education.
Ultimate Medical Academy’s accreditation for the Health Information Management associate degree program has been reaffirmed through 2025-2026.
All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.