“It wasn’t hard to get back into school; I jumped in with both feet. I was at a point in my life where I needed to do something—I was wasting so much time, and I knew that whatever I did, it had to be big. I wanted to make a huge impact that could change my life, and I did that at UMA.”
"I like the fact that you could connect with other students; you can talk to anybody here and they’ll help you, and if they can’t, they will find someone who can. There was never a shut door. Never."
Trina Sheets
Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant
"Career Services did mock interviews with me until I was comfortable, and the very next interview I had, I got the job. UMA is very passionate about getting you work when you finish."
Bessie Dane
Medical Billing and Coding Graduate
"I like my teachers best at UMA. Oh my teachers were just phenomenal. I had the best teachers. If anyone can teach anything, it was my professors—all of them were excellent."
April Watford
Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant
"UMA fit my schedule and I could finish my program in a timely manner. If there was a problem, UMA’s instructors help you get through it."
Leah Fugate
Health Science Associate Graduate
"At UMA, I really liked the students, the teachers, and especially the fact that the classes were hands-on. I really am a hands-on person and you can learn more by actually practicing your skills."
Tangela Cook
Patient Care Technician Graduate
"UMA starts helping you find a job at the very beginning with the Think Build Live Success course. It boosts your confidence. When it comes down to the end of things, they start really digging in and helping you to write a resume, write a cover letter. They do mock interviews with you over the phone. They do the job hunting for you."
Anastasia Miller
Online Medical Billing and Coding Graduate
"I wanted to build a foundation for my family, and Ultimate Medical Academy got me prepared for the real working world. They trained us to be successful in and out of school."
Tiffany Soloman
UMA Medical Billing and Coding Graduate
"When I started at UMA, the first thing I thought was, am I crazy? Everything was going over my head and I did not understand anything. I didn’t know if it was really right for me. After a week though, everything started falling into place, and everything took off from there. It’s been great."
Tom Sisson
Patient Care Technician
"My instructor has done a great job. I really believe that this not just a 'job' for her. She truly cares about her students and their success."
Louise Cravey
Online Medical Billing and Coding Graduate
"UMA’s externship program is a perfect way for students to bridge the gap between what they learn at school and what they will actually be doing in a dental office."
Brittany Goodrum
Dental Assistant Graduate
"When it comes to my family, I want to make sure that they’re happy. After finishing at UMA, I can be there for my family—without that, you have nothing."
Trenada Coke
Medical/Clinical Laboratoy Assistant Graduate
"The UMA students that come in to work with us have been trained extremely well and have clearly learned so much. Getting involved in hiring UMA graduates has been a pleasure, and we look forward to hiring more graduates as our clinics grow."
Dr. Steller
"My experience working with UMA students has been wonderful. They have received a fine education and were very well prepared for the dental field."
Dr. Kurt Weber
Dr. Weber’s Dental Office
"I think UMA is one of the finer schools in healthcare training, and I’d highly suggest the school to prospective students. Every student that comes out of there is absolutely phenomenal. I’d highly recommend it to anyone thinking of going into the billing and coding business."
Dr. Fischer-Peters
Psychiatry Practice
"We hired two UMA students are very happy with these individuals on our team. They have a warm and friendly attitude towards our patients and were ready to learn."
Heather Raheb
Raheb Family Chiropractic
"We love having students from UMA. UMA’s curriculum is perfect for what we are looking for and their students are very well prepared. It’s a win-win situation for everyone."
Dr. Mylisa Epps
Westcoast Spine & Injury