Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater Campus
Classes from UMA- Clearwater Campus
Health Sciences - Clinical Medical Assistant
When you pursue a healthcare education to be a medical assistant, you will learn to provide face-to-face care underneath the supervision of physicians, registered nurses, and other specialists. In Ultimate Medical Academy’s (UMA) Health Sciences – Clinical Medical Assistant (HSCMA) associate degree program, you can earn an associate degree in 18 months.¹
Our CMA program curriculum includes topics focused on both the administrative and clinical side of the medical assistant field, as well as soft skills, such as leadership and patient interface. In addition to the program’s online coursework, you’ll gain the opportunity to participate in a 180-hour externship. Here, you’ll apply your training to hands-on experience in the workplace.
Becoming a certified medical assistant may give you an advantage when it comes time to look for a job. A certified medical assistant certification prep course and mock test are included in the program curriculum, preparing you to sit for the exam after graduation.
UMA graduates in this program may find entry-level medical assistant positions in the following environments:
- Physicians’ offices
- Hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
¹Coursework is online except for on-site externship/practicum. Completion times may vary depending on the individual student
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Ultimate Medical Academy's Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Diploma Program equips you with essential skills for dental office operations. Complete your diploma on-campus with online learning in just 12 months.
Key Details:
- Comprehensive Skills: Master patient records management, appointment scheduling, equipment sterilization, and advanced functions like digital X-rays, temporary restorations, and impression creation.
- Career Readiness: Prepare for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam with 240 hours of supervised on-site externship training.
- Growth Path: Option to continue for an additional 8 months to earn your associate degree, including valuable soft skills employers seek.
Disclaimers
¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Dental Assistants. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm
² Completion times vary according to the individual student.
³ Learners must meet eligibility criteria to sit for applicable certification exams.
Set schedules required for on-site externship/practicum courses in select programs and in all programs, coursework deadlines are set by instructors.
Patient Care Technician
Ultimate Medical Academy's Patient Care Technician Diploma Program equips you with essential skills to support healthcare teams in providing compassionate patient care. Complete your diploma with on-campus training and online learning in just 12 months.
Key Details:
- Comprehensive Skills: Master vital signs monitoring, lab work procedures, patient mobility assistance, administrative duties, and direct patient care in a blended learning environment with weekly campus labs.
- Triple Certification Prep: Prepare for Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant, and Certified Phlebotomy Technician exams with 180 hours of supervised on-site externship training.
- Flexible Learning: Access lectures and course materials online while gaining hands-on experience in campus labs weekly.
Disclaimers
¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Nursing Assistants and Orderlies. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm
² Completion times vary according to the individual student.
³ Learners must meet eligibility criteria to sit for applicable certification exams.
Set schedules required for on-site externship/practicum courses in select programs and in all programs, coursework deadlines are set by instructors.
Nursing Assistant
Ultimate Medical Academy's Nursing Assistant Diploma Program equips you to provide compassionate patient care under healthcare professional supervision. Complete your diploma with on-campus training and online learning in just 2 months.
Key Details:
- Comprehensive Skills: Master patient hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, comfort care, medical documentation, and effective patient communication in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
- Fast-Track Career Entry: Prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam with 45 hours of supervised on-site externship training, with multiple start dates throughout the year.
- Flexible Learning: Blended in-person and online format allows quick completion without waiting for traditional semester schedules.
Disclaimers
¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Nursing Assistants and Orderlies. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm
² Completion times vary according to the individual student.
³ Learners must meet eligibility criteria to sit for applicable certification exams.
Set schedules required for on-site externship/practicum courses in select programs and in all programs, coursework deadlines are set by instructors.
About school
Blended Learning On and Off Campus
Students enrolled in classes at Ultimate Medical Academy’s campus in Clearwater, Florida have access to blended learning schedules in most programs, one-on-one tutoring, personalized career coaching, and alumni services as a part of UMA’s tuition. Get the best of both worlds with learning that fits your busy schedule and on-campus labs for the hands-on training needed to help you succeed in your program. Balance is hard to find with work, school, and home life, but UMA wants to ensure every student has the tools they need to thrive.
Our unique blended learning model is perfect for students seeking balance in their everyday lives. Experience a better way to learn at our Clearwater, Florida campus. Let’s talk about your needs, career goals, and how UMA can help you succeed.
In the Clearwater, FL area
1255 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL 33755