About

Ultimate Medical Academy offers a comprehensive Online Medical Office and Billing Specialist Associate Degree program designed to prepare students for a vital role in healthcare administration.

Key Details:

  • Accelerated Degree: Earn an associate degree in 18 months, entirely online.

  • Career Preparation: Gain essential skills in medical billing, diagnostic coding, insurance processing, HIPAA regulations, and medical office management to excel in entry-level positions.

  • Certification Pathway: Prepare to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), enhancing your credentials and employability.

Disclaimers

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm#tab-6

² Completion times vary according to the individual student.

³ Learners must meet eligibility criteria to sit for applicable certification exams.

⁴ Coursework deadlines are set by instructors.

Set schedules required for on-site externship/practicum courses in select programs and in all programs, coursework deadlines are set by instructors.

Financial aid

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.

Organization

Ultimate Medical Academy

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a nonprofit allied health school with a national presence. They are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org). UMA offers content-rich, interactive online courses to approximately 15,000 students across the country. They are committed to helping students train for and pursue healthcare careers and has been providing allied healthcare education for over 30 years.

They care for you so that, one day, you can care for others. That's why they offer a connected support system from start to finish.

They've empowered more than 100,000 graduates. Are you next?

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