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Quick Guide to Enrolling at Ultimate Medical Academy
Your goal of pursuing a career in healthcare, helping others, and laying the foundation for a brighter future is important. We see that, and we can’t help but care. UMA has supported more than 90,000 graduates on their journey. Let us help you.
STEP 1
Give us a call
Our Admissions reps want to hear about your career goals. Begin a conversation and call today.
STEP 2
Let's talk finance
Speak with Student Finance for guidance on how to apply for and receive federal aid, if eligible.
STEP 3
Time for orientation
If you decide to enroll, this is where you’ll learn about UMA resources and more!
STEP 4
Your journey begins
Time to start class! Our Learner Services team can help you stay on track toward graduation.
Your success is our mission.
From the moment you enroll to when you walk across the stage as a UMA graduate, you’ll have a team committed to supporting and celebrating you.
Kim Y.
2023 UMA Graduate
"The support system here is like none other. I have been to many different schools, and never received the type of support that you get from UMA."
Want to Learn More?
Visit the UMA Catalog for complete admissions info for each program.
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Returning Student?
If you want to get back on track at UMA, start with our Re-Entry team!
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Have Credits?
Credits earned from another school may be eligible to transfer to UMA.
Transferring CreditsFrequently 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 and degrees in the allied healthcare field, 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. To learn more about tuition at Ultimate Medical Academy, head to our Tuition page.
For starters, the healthcare field is growing. The healthcare industry is projected to have 1.8 million job openings each year, on average, from 2022-2032.1 And while some positions you may find may 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.
How long it takes to complete an associate degree in one of UMA Online’s allied healthcare programs varies. Each associate degree program at UMA will take 18 months or more to complete.2
At UMA, standardized testing is not required for enrollment. That means you don’t need to take the SAT, GMAT, GRE, or ACT.3
While standardized testing isn't required for enrollment, some requirements consist of a valid high school diploma or equivalent. In addition, students need to be proficient in verbal and written English since all programs are conducted in the English. Please reach out to our Admissions team who can provide more information about these and additional requirements. You can also read our catalog for more info.
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 2033-2034.
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.