Clearwater Student Services

Student Finance

Our Student Finance advisors are here to simplify the financial aid process. They help determine whether you qualify for financial assistance and walk you through the financial aid process. You might be surprised at how many options are available to you.

Learner Services

Your Learner Services advisor is dedicated to helping you adjust to life as a student. Your advisor will be here to introduce the resources UMA offers to help you succeed, and to answer any of your questions as you go through your program.

Academic Services

Instructors

The instructor teaching your course will track your achievements, offer encouragement, and be available to provide academic assistance during office hours. Instructor office hours are posted in classrooms, laboratories, and the program director’s office.

Academic Assistance Services

Weekly academic assistance schedules are developed by the program directors and posted in classrooms and laboratories. We encourage all students to take part in the academic assistance program, which can help you get the practice you need to successfully learn your new career skills.

UMA Libraries

UMA Clearwater has an on-campus library available to you. Additionally, an online library collection is available to all students and includes thousands of peer-reviewed, full-text articles on a variety of subjects. These resources are available at any time from any location as long as you have internet access and a computer. We also have a UMA Librarian available to answer your questions about research and to help you find reliable sources of information.

Career Services

UMA’s Career Services advisors support you every step of the way through the job search and into your new career. Our team is passionate about understanding your needs and connecting you with employers that are actively hiring. Advisors assist with resumes, job search strategies, application processes, interview preparation, reference building, and more.

Certification Services

The Clearwater Campus certification program offers an on-site testing center in a familiar exam setting. As a UMA Clearwater student, you’ll also receive access to academic assistance sessions and preparation materials before testing, an on-site administrator for additional questions, and a flexible testing schedule.

The following certification preparations are available at UMA Clearwater:

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) through National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) through National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through Prometric