The UMA Diploma program can be completed in approximately 10 months and offers the basic core courses necessary for individuals seeking successful entry into the growing healthcare field.

At 39 semester credits, the education and training focus is primarily on how to process healthcare claims, medical records, and the accurate coding of medical and surgical procedures using proper terminology. In addition, students will learn software systems used in the field.

Potential entry-level job position titles for diploma graduates may include Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coder and Insurance Claims Analyst or other positions in private practices and healthcare providers or facilities. Students also prepare to sit for the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC).

UMA's Medical Billing and Coding Associate of Science (AS) program incorporates the core courses of our diploma program while providing further courses in general education and other specialized skills necessary for success in a wide range of positions in the growing medical billing and coding practice field. At 63 semester credits, this associate degree program can be completed in approximately 17 months. Students are prepared to sit for the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC).

According to the Medical Group Management Association, Associate graduates with some experience may qualify for positions which include Office Manager, Assistant Administrator, Billing Supervisor, or other positions in hospitals, clinics, and private practices or other healthcare facilities.

Graduates of UMA's Medical Billing & Coding Associate Degree program will:

• Learn the fundamentals of coding accuracy and its effect on cash flow.
• Acquire financial and medical practice management skills.
• Receive training to use software utilized in the field.
• Demonstrate ICD-9 diagnosis and coding procedures.
• Understand effective professional communication and time management skills.
• Take general education and elective courses designed to enhance the MBC curriculum.
• And much more to help you succeed!

Ultimate Medical Academy’s comprehensive Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares you to manage and support the day-to-day operations of a busy medical practice in under 10 months. Opportunities are available at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities.
This career choice is a good opportunity for those who want to learn the administrative (non clinical) side of healthcare.

At UMA, you will learn to:

• Help keep healthcare facilities and offices running smoothly
• Process critical claims and update medical records
• Apply customer service concepts and principles in providing quality care
• Prepare to sit for CMAA certification with the National Health Career Association (NHA)

Develop a career plan and essential life skills for job success

Medical Office and Billing Specialists combine skill sets from both Medical Billing and Coding and Medical Administrative Assistant to create a kind of “best of both worlds” career objective. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for Medical Office and Billing Specialists are expected to grow between 19% and 27% through 2018.*

The Medical Office and Billing Specialist program prepares students to perform front office medical administrative procedures with a focus on the expanded function of insurance and patient billing and the processing of health care claims.

During your 10-month training in the Medical Office and Billing Specialist Diploma program at UMA, you will receive training to:

1. Understand medical terminology and software applications for reimbursement systems
2. Manage medical records
3. Apply customer service concepts and principles in providing quality assistance
4. Learn entry-level medical coding for billing specialists
5. Create a career development and essential life skills plan for job success

 

Medical Office and Billing Specialists work in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other health care settings.

In the weeks leading to graduation you will work closely with the UMA Career Services department to find job opportunities that fit your acquired training and goals.

*Range based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for related professions of  Medical Secretaries and Bill and Account Collectors.

Graduates of the Health Science A.S. will:

• Earn an associate degree with an area of concentration.
• Take general education courses in English, math, biology and social sciences.
• Take elective courses in topics including accounting, computers, psychology, patient relations and more.
• Prepare to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.
• Have potential for greater earnings.
• Have potential for increased employment opportunities.

The UMA Pharmacy Technician program offers a career-focused curriculum that can help you acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to support licensed pharmacists by assisting with counter dispensing operations and prescription preparation at retail pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. In approximately 14-22 months, you can learn how to:

• Stock and inventory prescriptive and over-the-counter medications.
• Maintain written or computerized patient medication records.
• Count or pour medications into dispensing containers.
• Manage the cash register and/or billing
• Assemble a twenty-four hour supply of medication for each patient.
• Re-package medications
• Prepare commercially unavailable medications.
• Deliver medications to patient rooms.
• Establish and maintain patient profiles.
• Prepare insurance claim forms.

Graduates of the Health Science A.S. will:

• Earn an associate degree with an area of concentration.
• Take general education courses in English, math, biology and social sciences.
• Take elective courses in topics including accounting, computers, psychology, patient relations and more.
• Have potential for greater earnings.
• Have potential for increased employment opportunities.

The UMA Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares you to manage the day-to-day operations of a busy medical practice. Opportunities are available at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities. In approximately 14-22 months, you can learn how to:

• Help keep healthcare facilities and offices running smoothly.
• Process critical claims and update medical records.
• Apply customer service concepts and principles in providing quality care.
• Prepare to sit for CMAA certification with the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• Develop a career plan and essential life skills for job success.

Upgrade your knowledge and skills to be compatible with the needs for industry-relevant IT professionals in healthcare.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 20 percent, much faster than the average for all occupations through 2018, and technicians with a strong understanding of technology and computer software will be in particularly high demand*.
Ultimate Medical Academy's (UMA) Associate of Science in Health Information Technology degree program has been designed to provide students with a solid foundation in analytical, technical and management skills associated with health information. Through practical approaches and professional domains, students will acquire essential, entry-level competencies to support the principles and management of health information technologies.
Health information technology is one of the health-related occupations in which there is no direct hands-on patient care. Technicians typically work in offices, hospitals, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, offices of physicians, and certain areas of the government.
Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm

What You Can Learn

The UMA Health Information Technology associate degree program offers a career-focused curriculum that combines general education courses with specialized training in approximately 17 months,  that can teach you how to:

• Provide reliable and valid information that drives healthcare.
• Use Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) software to maintain data on patient safety, patterns of disease, and disease treatment and outcomes.
• Apply healthcare laws, regulations and ethics to the process of releasing medical information.
• Play a key role in preparing, analyzing and maintaining health records to ensure privacy and security of health data.
• Demonstrate skills in the entry and retrieval of health information, using an electronic record system or imaging record technology.
• Be proficient in written and oral communication.

Understand the importance and application of life skills and professional career development.

Build the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary for managers in today's modern healthcare environments.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry will continue to expand and diversify, requiring managers to help ensure smooth business operations.   Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16 percent from 2008 to 2018*.
Ultimate Medical Academy's (UMA) Associate of Science in Healthcare Management degree program has been designed to prepare you with relevant knowledge and skills to pursue entry-level positions, with potential for growth into a management role, in healthcare facilities, physician practices or positions within other healthcare organizations such as home health care services or nursing care facilities.
Upon graduation, students may apply to sit for the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) examination given by the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM).

*Source: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm

What You Can Learn
The UMA Associate of Science in Healthcare Management program offers a career-focused curriculum that combines general education courses with specialized training that, in approximately 17 months, can teach you how to:

• Understand various computer information needs of the evolving healthcare system.
• Ensure the right information and procedures are selected so physician office practices are in compliance with federal regulations.
• Apply basic accounting and financial principles within healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrate specific knowledge and skills in the areas of management, decision-making, communication, planning and organizing.
• Understand basic concepts related to medical terminology, coding, billing and collections.
• Apply life and career skills for success.

Energize your career opportunities with knowledge and skills relevant to today's spa industry.
Ultimate Medical Academy's (UMA) Associate of Science in Spa Management degree program has been designed to prepare students with theoretical and practical knowledge for employment as a spa supervisor or spa manager or to open their own spa.
The program prepares students with knowledge and business skills in accounting and marketing with emphasis on how to recruit, hire and train spa employees. As students are introduced to the management of a spa, marketing strategies, social marketing and online resources and tools for reputation management are covered.
Various types of spas include day, medical, resort, hotel and clubs.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the personal service worker industry, which includes the field of spa management, is expected to grow 14-19% from 2008-2018. This indicates an above average growth rate compared to other industries.
What You Can Learn

The UMA AS in Spa Management degree program offers a career-focused curriculum that combines general education courses with specialized training designed to teach students how to:    

• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of the spa business model and potential revenue and profit generated by the sale of spa services, products and memberships.
• Examine internal and external marketing activities that drive sales.
• Explore the organizational structure of different types of spas, including the roles and responsibilities of leads, supervisors, managers and directors.
• Supervise spa employees and apply management principles.
• Manage guest satisfaction and how to maintain high standards of spa presentation, appropriate language, professional appearance and conduct.
• Practice a sustainable operation of a spa as related to the global environment.
• Utilize “Spa Booker” software, an online booking, point-of sale and business management software specifically for the spa industry.

This UMA associate degree program coursework focuses on preparing students with industry-relevant skills sought by today's employers of spa managers and supervisors, in approximately 18 months.

The UMA Pharmacy Technician diploma program offers a career-focused curriculum that, in approximately 10 months, can help you acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to support licensed pharmacists by assisting them with counter dispensing operations and prescription preparation at retail pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. You can learn how to:

• Stock and inventory prescriptive and over-the-counter medications.
• Maintain written or computerized patient medication records.
• Count or pour medications into dispensing containers.
• Manage the cash register/or billing
• Assemble a 24-hour supply of medication for each patient.
• Re-package medications
• Prepare commercially unavailable medications.
• Deliver medications to patient rooms.
• Establish and maintain patient profiles.
• Prepare insurance claim forms