Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a nonprofit career education school that grants associate degrees and training in the allied health field. The institution also provides continuing medical education (CME) to more than 30,000 physicians, nurses and other medical professionals annually.
UMA is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
As of July 2021, UMA has more than 69,000 alumni and more than 10,000 students nationwide.
History
Ultimate Medical Academy began operating in Clearwater, FL in 1993 as Ultimate Learning Center, Inc.
In January 2005, the school was acquired by Ultimate Medical Academy, LLC and expanded its program offerings, including the launch of online programs in 2009.
In March 2015, Clinical and Patient Educators Association (CPEA), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, acquired UMA.
Thomas Rametta is the President of UMA, a role he assumed in October 2019 after serving as CFO.
In July 2021, UMA signed an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University (FAMU) whereby UMA alumni may apply qualifying transfer credits directly toward the attainment of their bachelor’s degree at FAMU.
Academics
Current courses offered include:
Online Campus
Associate Degree Programs
Healthcare Accounting
Health and Human Services
Health Information Management
Healthcare Management
Medical Billing and Coding
Health Sciences: Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Office and Billing Specialist Pharmacy Technician
Diploma Programs
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Office and Billing Specialist
Clearwater, Florida Campus
Associate Degree Programs
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Medical Assistant
Diploma Programs
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Medical Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Continuing Medical Education
UMA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education. UMA’s CME centers include Littleton, Colorado-based Global Education Group and Miami-based Complete Conference Management.