What Ultimate Medical Academy does

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a nonprofit allied health educational institution founded in 1994 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It delivers 12+ diploma and associate degree programs in clinical, administrative, and technical healthcare fields—including Clinical Medical Assistant, Health Information Management, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Dental Assistant, and EMT Registered Apprenticeship—through a national online campus and a blended campus in Clearwater, Florida. UMA is institutionally accredited by ABHES and programmatically accredited by CAHIIM (through 2033-2034) for Health Information Management, and is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Its technology backbone is Blackboard Learn 9.1, with Cengage for course materials, and it operates auxiliary offerings (Basic Life Support certification, Medication Administration training, and continuing medical education) through its Global Education Group sub-brand.

The institution serves working adults and career changers, low-income and underserved students, military-affiliated students, and workforce development partners. UMA reports approximately 15,000+ currently enrolled students across online and campus programs and 100,000+ alumni. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (with subscription-style multi-year contracts and a Provisional Enrollment Period that defers payment until after the first course), supplemented by certification services revenue. The institution is owned by Vocate Education Solutions, having been acquired by that system; leadership transitioned in 2025 with Alexandra Schaffrath appointed President and CEO and Thomas Rametta departing. UMA acquired American Institute in 2023 and operates employer-facing channels (HireUMA.com) plus articulation agreements with Florida A&M University, Bellevue University, and Excelsior College. The most recent expansion activity (2024-2025) includes $563,795 in cumulative workforce development grants and the November 2025 launch of the Clinical Medical Assistant program and EMT apprenticeship scaling.

Name

Ultimate Medical Academy

Legal name

UMA Education, Inc.

Website

http://www.ultimatemedical.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ultimate Medical Academy is a nonprofit allied health school founded in 1994 in Tampa, Florida, delivering 12+ diploma and associate degree healthcare programs via online and blended formats to approximately 15,000+ students and 100,000+ alumni, with revenue from tuition and certification services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Allied Health Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC), Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Healthcare career training
• Allied health education
• Online medical programs
• Medical assistant training
• Nursing assistant certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Ultimate Medical Academy generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for its healthcare education programs including diploma and associate degree programs. Students pay for their educational training, with financial aid options available for those who qualify.
2. Certification Services: Revenue generated through certification exam preparation and scheduling services for students seeking professional credentials in healthcare fields.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ultimate Medical Academy is a nonprofit allied health school that delivers diploma and associate degree programs preparing students for healthcare careers such as medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, medical billers and coders, patient care technicians, and EMTs. Programs are delivered through a national online campus and a blended on-campus facility in Clearwater, Florida, with enrollment requiring no SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT and featuring a Provisional Enrollment Period that delays tuition until students successfully complete their first course.

Product overview

Ultimate Medical Academy is a nonprofit allied health educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of 12+ healthcare training programs delivered through online and blended on-campus formats. The institution operates a Clearwater, Florida campus alongside its national online campus, serving approximately 15,000 students across the country. Programs span clinical (Clinical Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Dental Assistant), administrative (Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office and Billing Specialist, Healthcare Accounting, Healthcare Management), and technical (Health Information Management, Pharmacy Technician, Health and Human Services) domains. Additionally, the institution offers EMT Registered Apprenticeship, Nursing Assistant training, certification programs (Basic Life Support, Medication Administration), and continuing medical education through its Global Education Group subsidiary. The institution utilizes Blackboard Learn 9.1 as its primary learning management system for online delivery, and partners with Cengage for course materials. Student support services include provisional enrollment periods, academic advising, career services, disability services, mental health counseling, and 24/7 technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Education Group: Continuing medical education division of Ultimate Medical Academy
• Complete Conference Management

Products and services

• Clinical Medical Assistant Program Healthcare training program preparing students to provide patient care while supporting medical professionals in clinical settings, with flexible online coursework and hands-on externship components. Targets individuals pursuing outpatient healthcare careers.
• Health Information Management Program Associate degree program teaching management of patient information systems in healthcare settings, with CAHIIM programmatic accreditation reaffirmed through 2033-2034. Prepares students for healthcare informatics careers.
• Pharmacy Technician Program Program preparing students for certification as pharmacy technicians, covering medication dispensing, inventory management, and pharmacy operations. Includes Skills Assessment requirement during Provisional Enrollment.
• Medical Billing and Coding Program Training program teaching translation of medical procedures into diagnostic and procedure codes, processing patient billing information, and working with insurance claims. Prepares students for healthcare revenue cycle roles.
• Healthcare Management Program Associate degree program for supporting day-to-day operations of healthcare facilities, covering management, planning, and organizational skills for healthcare administration.
• Patient Care Technician Program Program training students to support physicians and nurses in providing patient comfort and care, including vital signs, basic patient care, and clinical assistance.
• Phlebotomy Technician Program Training program for performing routine bloodwork on patients for testing and diagnoses, preparing students for certification examinations.
• Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Program Expanded dental assistant training covering broader clinical duties to support dental professionals in various patient care tasks.
• Medical Administrative Assistant Program Program training students for front desk operations in healthcare offices, including scheduling, patient registration, and administrative support functions.
• Healthcare Accounting Program Training program for assisting healthcare organizations in tracking financial information, including billing, accounts payable, and healthcare finance management.
• EMT Registered Apprenticeship Program Registered apprenticeship program in partnership with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, training students as Emergency Medical Technicians with expanded capacity of 105 apprentices and EMR certification.
• Continuing Medical Education Professional development and continuing education programs for healthcare professionals through the Global Education Group division, including conference management and specialized medical training in vascular, endovascular surgery, and pain management specialties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of surveyed students would select UMA again if starting over
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crisis Center of Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Partnership with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay for EMT Registered Apprenticeship Program expansion. The $378,795 grant from Florida Department of Education will increase program capacity to 105 apprentices and add Emergency Medical Responder certification.
• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)coreOthersInstitutional accreditation by ABHES, a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. This accreditation ensures program quality and graduate recognition.
• Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)coreOthersProgrammatic accreditation for Health Information Management associate degree program, reaffirmed through 2033-2034. All inquiries about accreditation status directed to CAHIIM at 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601.
• Florida Department of Education - Commission for Independent EducationcoreOthersLicensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. State-level authorization to operate as a postsecondary educational institution.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)coreOthersUMA pharmacy technician program prepares graduates to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by PTCB.
• Florida A&M UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement allowing UMA graduates to continue their education at Florida A&M University for advanced degrees.
• Bellevue UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreement allowing UMA graduates to continue their higher education at Bellevue University.
• Excelsior CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreement allowing UMA graduates to continue their higher education at Excelsior College.
• Healthcare Employers (Regional)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHireUMA.com platform connects graduates with healthcare employer partners. Employers participate in career fairs, externship programs, and hiring partnerships. Survey indicates 4 out of 5 employers would hire another UMA graduate.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ECPI University: Career-focused private university offering diploma, associate, and bachelor's degrees in allied health, nursing, and technology with both campus and online delivery. Highly comparable to UMA in target student (working adults, career changers), healthcare program mix, and direct-to-consumer admissions motion.
• Pima Medical Institute: Private career college specializing in allied health certificate and associate degree programs (medical assisting, pharmacy tech, dental, phlebotomy, veterinary). Closely mirrors UMA's program catalog, target learner, and employer-driven placement model across multiple U.S. campuses.
• Herzing University: Nonprofit university with a strong nursing and allied health portfolio delivered through campus, online, and hybrid formats. Comparable in offering healthcare-focused diplomas and associate degrees, flexible scheduling for working adults, and an outcomes-driven employer partnership approach.
• Rasmussen University: Regionally accredited private university with deep healthcare programs (nursing, health information management, medical assisting, pharmacy tech) delivered largely online with select campus locations. Direct overlap with UMA's healthcare administration, HIM, and clinical assistant tracks.
• Concorde Career Colleges: Specialized health sciences career college network offering diplomas and associate degrees in nursing, dental, medical assisting, and other allied health fields across multiple U.S. campuses. Closely comparable program mix, learner profile, and employer-driven placement focus to UMA.
• Fortis College / Fortis Institute: Multi-campus career college network offering diploma and associate degree programs in medical assisting, pharmacy tech, dental assisting, and related allied health fields. Comparable in vocational healthcare focus, learner demographic, and career-services-led placement model.
• Penn Foster: Online-only career school offering diploma and associate degree programs in medical assisting, medical billing and coding, pharmacy tech, and other allied health fields. Highly comparable to UMA in online delivery model, self-pay/financial-aid mix, and adult-learner target.
• American Institute (UMA subsidiary): Dental assisting and allied health career school acquired by UMA Education, Inc. in 2023. While now part of UMA, it remains a directly comparable vocational health training brand serving a similar adult-learner audience with employer-driven placement.

Broad incumbents

• South University: Private institution offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees across healthcare, business, and other professional fields. While broader than UMA, it overlaps significantly on health sciences, medical assisting, HIM, and pharmacy tech programs delivered in campus and online formats.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Large nonprofit online university offering healthcare administration, public health, and nursing pathways alongside a much broader catalog. Comparable in online-first delivery, working-adult learner base, and healthcare program expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ultimatemedical
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ultimateducation
• Facebookfacebook.com/umaonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ultimate-medical-academy-33489
• Instagraminstagram.com/ultimatemedicalacademy

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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