In Healthcare Today
39 Medical Billing and Coding Acronyms and Abbreviations to Know
Medical billing and coding is a growing healthcare field.1 It’s also a career option for individuals who want to work in healthcare but not in a direct care role […]
Why Adult Learners Should Set Academic Goals, and Tips for Creating Your Own
Behind the Scenes of a Medical Assistant: Duties, Settings, and Career Outlook
Understanding Externships in Healthcare Training
Professional Development Goals: Career Growth Ideas for Healthcare Professionals
AI in Healthcare: Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Healthcare Workers?
What Does a Medical Coder Do?: A Day in the Life
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that medical secretary occupations, which include medical coders, will grow 4% from 2024 and 2034 […]
Medical Billing and Coding Career Guide [2026]
Approximately 1.9 million healthcare jobs are projected to open each year, on average, from 2024 to 2034 […]
What Are the Different Levels of Pharmacy Technician?
What does the pharmacy technician career path look like? A tree full of branches. We say this because not all pharm techs do the same type of work, with different positions offering a diverse array of roles and responsibilities. […]
How to Pursue Becoming a Pharmacy Technician in Three Steps
Pharmacy technicians are important members of the healthcare system, working under the direction of pharmacists to dispense medication, provide information and support customers. If you are curious about how to become a pharmacy technician, this […]
What Does a Medical Coder Do?: A Day in the Life
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that medical secretary occupations, which include medical coders, will grow 4% from 2024 and 2034 […]
Medical Billing and Coding Career Guide [2026]
Approximately 1.9 million healthcare jobs are projected to open each year, on average, from 2024 to 2034 […]
39 Medical Billing and Coding Acronyms and Abbreviations to Know
Medical billing and coding is a growing healthcare field.1 It’s also a career option for individuals who want to work in healthcare but not in a direct care role […]
Behind the Scenes of a Medical Assistant: Duties, Settings, and Career Outlook
AI in Healthcare: Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Healthcare Workers?
Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT): Your Guide to the PTCE Exam
Exploring the Medical Records Technician Role: Job Duties & Training
Healthcare Career Spotlight: Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Professional Development Goals: Career Growth Ideas for Healthcare Professionals
Whether you’re currently working in the field, taking classes, or just starting to research healthcare degree programs, taking the time to set a few professional development goals offers several benefits […]
Generational Differences in the Workplace: Tips for Healthcare Management Success
Conflicts sometimes occur between workers from different generations. This tension is often based on not sharing the same values, identities, and behaviors […]
Ways to Gain Healthcare Experience: Preparing for Your Career Path
A healthcare training program can give you the knowledge and skillset needed to work in your desired role. Finding ways to gain experience even before you graduate also offers benefits […]
Pursuing Your Career Goals: Strategies and Examples
At Ultimate Medical Academy, we offer more than healthcare degree programs. We’re committed to helping our learners and grads pursue a career in their field of study. Creating career goals can be a valuable step in this direction. Here’s what you need to know about career development goals, including a few tips to help you set yours […]
Why Adult Learners Should Set Academic Goals, and Tips for Creating Your Own
Healthcare occupations are projected to grow much faster than average between 2024 and 2034.1 Setting career goals can help you stay motivated and provide direction […]
Understanding Externships in Healthcare Training
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) provides learners in our healthcare programs with access to one-on-one academic assistance, individual job search help, committed advisors from start to finish […]
Is Medical Billing and Coding Hard? What You Should Know About This Career Path
You may wonder, “Is medical billing and coding hard to do?” If you’ve never had medical billing and coding training, the idea of pursuing this healthcare career may create some doubts in your head […]
Back-to-School Supplies List (for Adult Students)
Returning to the classroom as an adult is an exciting venture filled with opportunities and challenges. Even adults need the right back-to-school supplies […]
How to Address Resume Gaps: 4 Resume Gap Reasons and How to Explain Each One
When creating your healthcare resume, you may become concerned with how a gap in your employment might appear to a prospective employer. Don’t panic — a resume gap doesn’t have to ruin your chances of getting a job […]
How to Create Your Pharmacy Technician Resume, Including Examples and Tips
Are you ready to graduate from pharmacy technician training but could use a little help creating your resume? Or have you been in a pharm tech role for […]
3 Questions to Measure Long-Term Potential in Healthcare Job Candidates
With healthcare support worker turnover becoming a growing issue, it’s paramount that hiring managers effectively screen and hire candidates who can excel and commit to the organization for the long haul. […]
Dental Assistant Resume: Highlight Your Skills with These Tips
Each year, roughly 54,900 dental assistant jobs are projected to open, on average, from 2023-2033 according to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections
The Role of Spirituality in Healthcare
Research studies help us better understand the factors that can impact a patient’s wellness, how disease develops, and treatments that may help. This makes healthcare a science, at least in part. Many in this field suggest that spirituality is another important component of patient care. That makes it something to think about, no matter where you are in your healthcare career journey — whether you’re currently in the field, in the middle of training, or just beginning to look at healthcare programs. […]
How to Find Your Passion and Embrace It
For some people, the career they’ve wanted has always been crystal clear. For others, discovering their calling takes years and is more challenging to identify […]
6 Tips for Sticking to Your Goals in the New Year
They say that roughly half of the people make resolutions each year, fueled by good intentions of changing their behavior in some way. While some of these people are able to follow-through and achieve their goals, a majority of us are not as successful and fall comfortably into old habits. If now is the time […]
4 Tips When Facing Life Challenges
We all face challenges in life. Money is tight. A family member becomes ill. A long-term relationship ends. A school course feels extra difficult. […]
The Role of Spirituality in Healthcare
How to Find Your Passion and Embrace It
5 Reasons to Create a Daily Routine As an Adult Learner (And How to Stick to It)
If you’re juggling work, family, and other obligations with completing your healthcare program, it can be easy to let your daily routines lapse. Maybe you no longer take time for a healthy breakfast every morning, or you might notice that your once clockwork-like bedtime is getting later and later. While it’s understandable to let daily routines slip when you have a lot going on, making them a priority can provide some compelling benefits for adult learners. […]
Intellectual Wellness: Expand Your Knowledge and Skills
You can feel more confident, boost your productivity, increase your job satisfaction, and more by finding ways to learn throughout your career
[…]Student Wellness: Tips for Emotional Health
At Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), we want learners in our healthcare programs to be healthy so they can feel well enough to care for others. This involves not only looking after their physical health, like eating nutritious foods and getting regular physical exercise, but also tending to their emotional health. […]
Stress Management Tips for Adult Students
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As an adult student, balancing your academic studies, work, and personal life can be demanding. These demands can potentially lead to stress and anxiety. […]