Be inspired by the people of Allied Healthcare.
“UMA will help you along the way, every step of the way.”
Amanda M.
UMA Graduate
After the elderly couple I had been sitting with moved into a facility, I lost my job and was sitting at home thinking, "I just wanna do something in the medical field." It's been a rough road because I really wish...
“UMA grads have a strong knowledge base… they take this as an opportunity and it actually empowers them.”
Vincent M.
Employer Partner
UMA grads bring a unique set of skills. I think soft skills are more critical than ever, especially in the healthcare industry. In addition to those soft skills, UMA grads have a strong knowledge base and are able to transition based on prior employment they have had. The success...
“UMA isn’t just about education, it’s about empowerment.”
Amber F.
Instructor
Teaching in the Healthcare Management program at Ultimate Medical Academy has been one of the most fulfilling chapters of my career. I’ve been with UMA for three years now and I focus on the accounting side of healthcare management. What inspired me to become an instructor was the impact my own teachers had on my life — without their support and belief in me, I might not have completed my program. Now, I get to pay that forward...
“It was a home run all the way around.”
Anthony C.
UMA Graduate
I was working for the same company for about 10 ½ years. I was feeling pretty comfortable and was planning to retire with them. The company got downsized and so at the age of 53 I had to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. My wife had said, “Why don’t you try medical billing and coding?” I did some research online and thought, yeah, I can do that...
“I would tell anybody who thinks they can't do it that it can be done.”
Bernard G.
UMA Graduate
I was on Tik Tok with my niece who was about ten years old. I came across the school and I said, ‘Medical Billing and Coding! I used to do some coding!’ She was like, “Uncle Bernie, you should go to school and do that.’ I was like, ‘Uncle Bernie is a little too old to do that now.’ She said, ‘No, you can do it. I know you can because you’re smart like me.’...
“Every student I teach represents a ripple effect of positive change in the communities they’ll serve.”
Crystal C.
Instructor
Teaching at UMA has been the most meaningful chapter of my professional life. I never set out to work in higher education, but when UMA invited me to share my real-world experience with students pursuing careers in health and human services, I found my true calling. What began as a chance opportunity quickly became a passion rooted in empathy, advocacy and the belief that education can be a powerful force for change...
“When we celebrate, we celebrate together. It's a testament to a productive partnership.”
Giancarlo S.
Employer Partner
Our experience having Ultimate Medical Academy as a partner has been very positive. There’s constant communication between our two organizations, all working around the objective of providing a great experience for our EMT apprentices. When there are concerns, we address them together. When we celebrate, we celebrate together, and we’ve really come a long way...
“It's definitely a partnership all the way—part of the team.”
Karin P.
Employer Partner
Our partnership with UMA has definitely helped us out as far as quality when hiring. Utilizing UMA has worked out for us because candidates already bring healthcare domain experience to the organization, making training that much easier. We've been able to speed up our training process. With UMA, we typically receive a response within 24 hours and have interviews starting to be scheduled within 48 hours...
“Here’s what I need, here’s what you have, and this is how we’re going to marry the two together.”
Charlotte L.
Employer Partner
I’ve been in healthcare for a long while on both the staffing side and in the contact space, and at first I was a little hesitant about using UMA because I’ve been hiring forever and thought I could do it just as well. What really changed my mind was how they showed us the talent they have, the curriculums they’re going through, and their history. It was fantastic to put that together...
“Each day at UMA is dynamic and purposeful.”
Etta R.
Instructor
As an instructor at Ultimate Medical Academy, I’ve had the privilege of supporting students in the Health and Human Services program since 2011. My journey began after hearing UMA’s name from former students during my time as a school psychologist, and I was inspired by their enthusiasm and success. Today, I teach full-time online from Tampa, Florida, and remain deeply motivated by the progress and accomplishments of my students. Witnessing their growth and hearing them describe...
“They don’t treat you like just a student — they treat you like family and keep pushing you because they know you can do good things.”
Virginia C.
UMA Graduate
I’m a mom and an employee, and I wear a lot of different hats at home. There were times I felt like giving up and wondered if this was still going to work for me. But the people at UMA were like my inspiration — they don’t treat you like just a student, they treat you like family and keep pushing you because they know you can do good things...
“What keeps me motivated is knowing I’m helping students pursue their dreams in healthcare.”
Julie M.
Instructor
After retiring from a 25-year career as a high school counselor, I knew I still wanted to make a difference—and teaching at Ultimate Medical Academy gave me that opportunity. I’ve been with UMA for three years, starting as an adjunct and recently transitioning into a full-time role in the Health & Human Services Department...
“This partnership with UMA really helped us staff our ambulances and respond to the needs in the community.”
John M.
Employer Partner
After the pandemic, healthcare individuals were very hard to find, especially in emergency medicine, so we created a partnership with Ultimate Medical Academy to have an apprenticeship program where individuals begin working for us while they go to school to become an emergency medical technician...
“UMA has kept me on a path.”
Shaquaila B.
UMA Graduate
I was scared and nervous at first, and what made me come [to UMA] is the support. They’re amazing! My learner advisor, they really pushed me, they really helped me, and I appreciate it. I have came a long way to become the woman that I am today. I’ve been through some trials and tribulations in my life, and I feel like UMA has kept me on a path to not make me wanna...
“Seeing [my students] succeed, graduate, and land meaningful roles in healthcare is what truly fuels my motivation.”
Cassidy G.
Instructor
Teaching at Ultimate Medical Academy has been an incredibly fulfilling experience for me. I’ve always had a deep love for learning—yes, I proudly call myself a “nerd”—and I’m passionate about sharing that enthusiasm with my students. Seeing them succeed, graduate, and land meaningful roles in healthcare is what truly fuels my motivation...
“If I did it, you can do it.”
Jeannette B.
UMA Graduate - Medical Billing and Coding
I love working with kids and working with people, and one day I saw the program and was talking with my husband and my daughter, and they said you should go for it. I made the call and the advisor on the phone was very nice — I loved them — and I said yes, let’s go for it. I worked very hard because I work full time; staying at a 4.0 GPA was not easy, but I toughed it out and here I am...
“They are very solid, they are very established and they are very reliable.”
Richard J.
Employer Partner
The main reasons why I think I would recommend UMA to anybody is that the candidates they produce are quality candidates and they are available when we need them to be which is excellent. We’re on the receiving end of some very last-minute requests from our clients. We need the ability to generate a pool of qualified applicants very quickly. It’s good to have a partner who...
“I want my students to know they’re not alone and that someone is rooting for them.”
Laura L.
Instructor
Teaching in the Healthcare Management program at Ultimate Medical Academy for the past eight years has been an incredibly meaningful experience for me. As a former online student myself, I understand firsthand how much an instructor can influence a student’s journey. That’s why I’m passionate about working with nontraditional learners—helping them reach their goals and navigate their educational paths with confidence...
“As an online student and working mom of four, I’m thankful to UMA for the flexibility that helped me complete my classes and graduate with honors.”
Merelesita R.
UMA Graduate
I am an online student and a working mom of four. It was tough, but I’m thankful to UMA for the flexibility so I am able to complete my classes and not only that, I’ve passed with honors. It was very challenging...
“When I hire out of UMA, our percentage of people that are quitting is fewer because they had exposure to healthcare and understand the industry.”
Teri M.
Employer Partner
When I hire out of UMA, our percentage of people that are quitting is fewer because they had exposure to healthcare...
“They are so supportive and everything that you need- they are family 100%.”
Jared C.
UMA Graduate
The program itself is amazing. I love it. It’s something I’ve already recommended to friends because UMA is so supportive and everything that you need. They are family 100%. It’s a new opportunity and a different side of life that I didn’t know existed and I am 100% thankful. My advisor and career services have been there for me, heard me out and we have had laughs together. They got me through it and that is...
“UMA has the most caring and resilient individuals, and I feel honored to support them academically and personally.”
Sarah R.
Instructor
I've been teaching in the Health and Human Services program at Ultimate Medical Academy for the past 10 years, and it's been an incredibly rewarding journey. From my home in beautiful Tampa, Florida, I teach online and help prepare students to pursue impactful careers like Mental Health Tech, Addictions Counselor Assistant, and Community Outreach Worker. I thrive on routine — coffee or tea in hand, notebook ready, laptop open...
“Whenever I needed help they would call. They knew how bad I wanted to graduate with honors.”
Javious B.
UMA Graduate
I had a friend who graduated a year ago and I saw how UMA helped her along the way. It was hard work and dedication, and I had to take some time away from my family while also working two jobs full time. It was kinda hard, but I found time to pull it out. Whenever I needed help, the UMA team would call. They knew how bad I wanted to graduate with honors...
“Our partnership with UMA has transformed our recruitment.”
Lisa H.
Employer Partner
Our partnership with UMA has transformed our recruitment business. We have grown over the years in our partnership to truly rely on them as an extension of our team. From a relationship standpoint with UMA, I couldn’t ask for more. The attention that I get as a partner of the UMA team is extraordinary. I wish all of the people I do business with were as accessible as the UMA team. For me personally, this partnership is not just...
“I believe that personalized guidance helps students stay on track and feel empowered not only in school, but in life.”
Angelina M.
Instructor, Medical Assistant Program, UMA Clearwater Campus
As a Medical Assistant Instructor at UMA, I’m proud to be part of an organization whose mission and vision truly resonate with me — empowering others to succeed in healthcare. Every day, I get to share my real-world experience and knowledge with future medical professionals, and watching them grow in confidence and competence is incredibly rewarding...
“My mom often told me, ‘You have the heart to care for people,’ and those words stayed with me.”
Destinee P.
UMA Graduate
Destinee P., based in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) with an associate degree in Medical Administrative Assisting. She completed her program in December 2024, proudly walked the stage in April 2025, and is now employed — building the future she once dreamed of for herself and her daughter...
“We must understand that we work with human beings who demand the best of us in search of a solution to their health problems.”
Esteban G.
Senior Instructor, Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Program, UMA Clearwater Campus
I love teaching at UMA because I was drawn to its vision of training healthcare professionals with a collective vision and social judgment. What sets UMA apart for me are the values we emphasize — humility, collaboration, empathy, and humanitarianism — which I...
“Not only did I find a career that I enjoy and offers real growth, but it’s one that empowers me to support my daughter and make a difference for others as well.”
Jada C.
UMA Graduate
When Jada C. first visited Clearwater, Florida, in 2023, she had no idea how much the trip would reshape her life. Originally from Pennsylvania, the 25-year-old came to see her daughter’s father — but the visit took an...
“You can do it. You can do anything you put your mind to. Never give up on yourself.”
LaTeisha F.
UMA Graduate
I was looking for a school where I’d still be able to work, because I am a single mom — I have five children — so I wanted to make sure I could still be a mom too. I wanted to show my children that you don’t ever give up on yourself...
“UMA is truly more than a school; it’s a family that refuses to let you fail.”
Loraine J.
UMA Graduate
Loraine J., based in Alabama, is a proud graduate of UMA’s Medical Administrative Assistant diploma program. Soon after earning her diploma, she began her career as a medical administrative assistant, which has been as fulfilling as she imagined...
“The knowledge that I learned at UMA really helped prepare me to do my job well and to grasp everything at every single level… it really helped me grasp my job, learn it well, and be able to excel.”
Sarah K.
EMT and UMA Graduate
Sarah K., based in Tampa, Florida, graduated from UMA’s EMT program in 2025. Sarah came to UMA after earning a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language at the University of South Florida. While attending medical appointments as part of her ASL internship, Sarah discovered a passion for healthcare...
“They made me feel like I was more.”
Whitley N.
UMA Graduate
I’ve been wanting to go back to school, and I wanted to do it for my kids. I wanted to show them no matter how long you stop form going to school, you can always pick it back up and finish. I will tell anybody to choose UMA because it was a good feeling, like a big old family, and that’s me — I’m big on family...