UMA Clearwater Campus

UMA Clearwater Campus

HEALTHCARE EDUCATION: Online. On campus. On your side.

WELCOME, Congratulations on your interest in a healthcare career and thank you for considering Ultimate Medical Academy. I am proud to be a part of UMA, a nonprofit educational institution that equips and empowers students to do vital work in healthcare. We believe that hands-on training needs hands-on support. Our students receive individualized attention in their programs and job search. Additionally, we are proud to be an active participant of the greaterTampa Bay community and a licensed training provider of the American Red Cross. Our graduates have been placed into allied healthcare professions across a range of entry-level roles, both nationally and in the Tampa Bay area. If you are ready to take the next step in your career path, I would love the opportunity to welcome you to our campus.

"UMA was there to see me through my struggles and to celebrate my achievements … It’s a place where staff not only cares about your academic progress, but also about personal things like, ‘How are you feeling today?’" Angel P. 2019 UMA Graduate Patient CareTechnician program

Dr. Rebecca Sarlo Associate Vice President Workforce Innovation and Campus Administration Ultimate Medical Academy, Clearwater

CLEARWATER A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN PLAY WORK LIVE

To you, it’s home. You love this place and you’re ready to be a bigger part of it. Contributing to your community in a healthcare role feels like a natural path.

WHY UMA?

Experience the best of both worlds with Ultimate Medical Academy’s combination of on-campus learning and flexible online opportunities in select programs. 1 Enjoy an intimate class setting of no more than 25 students led by knowledgeable faculty dedicated to preparing you for a future in healthcare. And when it’s time to pursue your career, you’ll have a team on your side ready to help.

1 - ON - 1 STUDENT SUPPORT 50 + COMMUNITY PARTNERS

29 + YEARS AS A HEALTHCARE EDUCATION INSTITUTION 25 MAX STUDENTS PER CLASS

7 HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS 2019

NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR 2

INSTITUTIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING BUREAU OF HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOOLS (ABHES.ORG). 3

At UMA, we achieve success together. With support from campus instructors, advisors, and staff, all students have access to resource guidance for challenges that could stand in the way of their education.

1 Nursing Assistant diploma program remains fully on campus. 2 Awarded by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce. 3 ABHES is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for the accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions in the United States offering predominantly allied health education programs.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

DENTAL ASSISTANT WITH EXPANDED FUNCTIONS Typical completion time: 12 months 4 Projected growth rate: 11% 5

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Typical completion time: 15 months 4 Projected growth rate: 18% 6

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN Typical completion time: 12 months 4 Projected growth rate: 8% 9

NURSING ASSISTANT Typical completion time: 2 months 4 Projected growth rate: 8% 7

START WHERE

YOU START.

FINISH STRONG WE’LL HELP.

UMA is proud to be an

licensed training provider for the Nursing Assistant program.

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN Typical completion time: 4 months 4 Projected growth rate: 22% 10

UMA students had an 89% first-time pass rate on the CNA exam in 2020 – higher than the Florida state average 8 .

4 Completion times vary according to the individual student. 5 The Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm#tab-5 6 The Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm#tab-5 7 The Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm#tab-5 8. Florida Board of Nursing. FLCNA First Time Combined Pass Rate by Program as of 2020. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htmhttps://floridasnursing.gov/ forms/2020-annual-cna.pdf9 The Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm#tab-5 9. The Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm 10 The Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm

ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY AND YOUR DESTINATION WITH AN ASSOCIATE

MORE SECURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A POTENTIALLY BIGGER PAYCHECK The median earnings for workers with an associate degree are typically higher than median earning for workers with a high school degree or some college 12 .

ENHANCED SKILL SET UMA’s associate degree programs focus on enhancing your knowledge while teaching soft skills that recommended for the workplace.

Associate degree holders have lower unemployment rate than those with just a high school diploma or some college 12 .

DREAM BIGGER. GO FARTHER. GET MORE OUT OF YOUR CAREER PATH WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE. DEGREE 11 FROM ULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMY

EARN YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE ONLINE Receive a fully online experience in UMA’s HS-Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions and HS-Medical Assistant associate degree programs after completing the corresponding diploma program. Enjoy the flexibility of higher education from the comfort of your home while still receiving campus support.

11. Diploma requirements must be completed prior to associate degree. 12.The Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment Projections. bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm

NEXT STEPS ADMISSIONS

STUDENT FINANCE If you qualify for aid, our Student Finance advisors can help you apply for it. Financial aid may be available in the form of grants and loans, so let our planners help break it down for you. You may qualify for: > Federal Pell Grants

STEP ONE: CALL Dial 727-298-8685 to speak with an Admissions representative. STEP TWO: VISIT

> Federal Student Loan Programs > Federal Work Study Program > Community Workforce Development Funding > Bright Futures Scholarship

Schedule a campus tour with your Admissions representative and chat with Student Finance. STEP THREE: ENROLL

Inclusive Tuition Covers: > Books > Scrubs > Access to Lab Equipment > Classroom Supplies > Background Screenings

Your Admissions rep can help you with this step. Student Finance can walk you through your financial aid paperwork. STEP FOUR: START New Student Orientation will introduce you to the people and resources that will guide your success at UMA. STEP FIVE: SUCCEED Arrive on time for your first day and enjoy every step of this life-changing journey. We’ll be there to help.

> CertificationTraining Materials and Fees > Immunization as Required by Externship

You’ll find our current tuition information on our website under Catalog and Student Information.

IF YOU’RE READY TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE, WE’RE READY TO HELP YOU DO IT. YOU’VE GOT THIS. WE’VE GOT YOU. Contact an Admissions representative to answer questions, request information or to learn more about a program. We love talking to prospective students like you!

TRAIN ON CAMPUS.

STUDY FROM HOME.

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