title: Ultimate Medical Academy
text: # Ultimate Medical Academy
  
  Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a nonprofit career education school that grants associate degrees and training in the allied health field. The institution also provides continuing medical education (CME) to more than 30,000 physicians, nurses and other medical professionals annually.
  
  UMA is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
  
  As of July 2021, UMA has more than 69,000 alumni and more than 10,000 students nationwide.
  
  ## History
  
  Ultimate Medical Academy began operating in Clearwater, FL in 1993 as Ultimate Learning Center, Inc.
  
  In January 2005, the school was acquired by Ultimate Medical Academy, LLC and expanded its program offerings, including the launch of online programs in 2009.
  
  In March 2015, Clinical and Patient Educators Association (CPEA), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, acquired UMA.
  
  Thomas Rametta is the President of UMA, a role he assumed in October 2019 after serving as CFO.
  
  In July 2021, UMA signed an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University (FAMU) whereby UMA alumni may apply qualifying transfer credits directly toward the attainment of their bachelor’s degree at FAMU.
  
  ## Academics
  
  Current courses offered include:
  
  Online Campus
  
  Associate Degree Programs
  
  * Healthcare Accounting
  * Health and Human Services
  * Health Information Management
  * Healthcare Management
  * Medical Billing and Coding
  * Health Sciences:
  * Medical Administrative Assistant
  * Medical Office and Billing Specialist
  * Pharmacy Technician
  
  Diploma Programs
  
  * Medical Administrative Assistant
  * Medical Billing and Coding
  * Medical Office and Billing Specialist
  
  Clearwater, Florida Campus
  
  Associate Degree Programs
  
  * Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
  * Medical Assistant
  
  Diploma Programs
  
  * Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
  * Medical Assistant
  * Nursing Assistant
  * Patient Care Technician
  * Phlebotomy Technician
  
  ## Continuing Medical Education
  
  UMA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education. UMA’s CME centers include Littleton, Colorado-based Global Education Group and Miami-based Complete Conference Management.
  
  