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Ultimate Medical Academy1255 Cleveland StreetClearwater, FL 33755727-298-8685Ultimate Medical Academy Online3101 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.Tampa, FL 33607888-205-2456CIE License Numbers: Clearwater 1606 Online 4379ABHES Accreditation Numbers: Clearwater I-213 Online I-213-02
SCHOOL CATALOGVOLUME 6.9Published March 21, 2022Effective March 21, 2022 – December 31, 2022Ultimate Medical Academy1255 Cleveland StreetClearwater, FL 33755727-298-8685Ultimate Medical Academy Online9309 N. Florida Ave.Tampa, FL 33612888-205-2456CIE License Numbers: Clearwater 1606 Online 4379ABHES Accreditation Numbers: Clearwater I-213 Online I-213-02
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OFULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMYWelcome to Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), where we equip and empower students to excel in healthcarecareers. As a nonprofit institution, it is our mission to provide a learning experience that maximizes value for ourstudents in a professional, supportive and ethical environment.There is a growing need for skilled healthcare professionals in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau ofLabor Statistics, the healthcare industry is projected to have 16.97 million1 open positions from 2020 - 2030. That’smore than the population of most U.S. states. UMA faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students meet thisrising demand.At UMA, we care about students and their goals, and we support them through every step of their journey, bothinside and outside of the classroom. We offer academic programs that are designed to match workforce needsdelivered through interactive, online courses as well as hands-on and blended learning at our campus in Clearwater,Florida. We also offer academic assistance, academic sessions, financial guidance and more to ensure students havethe best chance at success, and our support continues after graduation with our career and alumni services.By pursuing careers in healthcare, UMA students are not only helping to improve their own lives, they’re helping toimprove the lives of others, too. Whether you’re a potential student, team member, business partner or supporter,I invite you to learn more about UMA by exploring our website or contacting us.Best regards,Thomas RamettaPresident1(Bureauof Labor Statistics. Employment by detailed occupation. Table 1.2 in the downloadable XLSX file, lines 389-J and -group.htm2
TABLE OF CONTENTSA LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF ULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMY2GENERAL INFORMATION8HISTORY/OWNERSHIP8CORPORATE OFFICERS8MISSION PURPOSE AND VALUES8SCHOOL LICENSURE, ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS10STATE/TERRITORY SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR UMA PROGRAMS11ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS15UMA FACILITIES AND CONTACT INFORMATION15DO NOT CALL POLICY16NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY16SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROHIBITED BY TITLE IX POLICY17AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 199027DISABILITY SERVICES28PREGNANT STUDENTS28DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES29ADMINISTRATIVE BODY AND FACULTY30ADVISORY BOARD30DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY30CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY REPORT30CONSUMER INFORMATION31MILITARY AND VETERANS’ INFORMATION31ADMISSIONS32GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS32PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION STATUS33READMISSION POLICY FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL33UMA GRADUATESSEEKING TO ENROLL IN ADDITIONAL UMA PROGRAMS34ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC PROGRAM INFORMATION34EXTERNAL TRANSFER CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION38DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF TRANSFER CREDIT REQUESTS40ASSOCIATED COURSES AND INTERNAL TRANSFER CREDITS40CREDIT FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING40TRANSFER OF UMA CREDITS413
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS41CERTIFICATION, STATE AND NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS42CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG TESTING45SPECIAL MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS46UMA ONLINE/BLENDED ORIENTATION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS46HEALTH SCIENCES - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM’S ENROLLMENT CLASSIFICATIONS ANDSTATE/TERRITORY DISCLOSURES48STATE/TERRITORY BOARD OF PHARMACY LICENSURE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS48PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD AND STATE/TERRITORY REQUIREMENTS49PHARMACY TECHNICIAN STATE/TERRITORY REQUIREMENTS49HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ENROLLMENT STATES/TERRITORIES53HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ENROLLMENT STATES/TERRITORIES54STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE56CONTACT STUDENT FINANCE56FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FSA) PROGRAMS56ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF AID57ELIGIBLE STATE AID PROGRAMS59INSTITUTIONAL AID59LAPTOP PROGRAM (UMA ONLINE/CLEARWATER BLENDED STUDENTS ONLY)61METHODS OF PAYMENT62ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS62CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES65CANCELLATION POLICY65WITHDRAWAL OR DISMISSAL PROCEDURE65INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICY66RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY75RETURN OF INSTITUTIONAL GRANT FUNDING POLICY76STUDENT INFORMATION78FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)78STUDENT E-SIGNATURE POLICY79FACILITY-RELATED RULES79CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS POLICY80CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY CONDUCT – CLEARWATER CAMPUS87COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICY87SCHOLASTIC HONESTY884
UMA ANTI-CYBERBULLYING POLICY88ANTI-HAZING POLICY89GENERAL STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE/GRIEVANCE POLICY89STUDENT RECORDS94RECORDS MAINTENANCE94TRANSCRIPTS94ACADEMIC HOLD94EXTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM/CLINICAL COURSES (WHERE APPLICABLE)95DRESS CODE95TELEPHONES (CLEARWATER /CLINICAL ETIQUETTE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES –WHEN UDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES96ACADEMIC STANDARDS99DEFINITIONS99SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)101GRADING SCALES107ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATED COURSES AND INTERNAL TRANSFER CREDITS INFORMATION108RETAKEN/REPEATED COURSES108FINAL GRADES109LATE COURSEWORK111HONORS AND AWARDS111REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEASE TO EXTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM111GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS111ATTENDANCE112VETERANS’ ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY112DROPPING OR ADDING COURSES FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS113LEAVE OF ABSENCE113EXTERNSHIP EXTENSION116PRACTICUM EXTENSION117PROGRAMSCOURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM1181185
DENTAL ASSISTANT WITH EXPANDED FUNCTIONS119HEALTH SCIENCES – DENTAL ASSISTANT WITH EXPANDED FUNCTIONS120HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES122HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT126HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY130HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING134HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT138MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT142HEALTH SCIENCES - MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT143MEDICAL ASSISTANT147HEALTH SCIENCES - MEDICAL ASSISTANT148MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING (DIPLOMA)150MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING (ASSOCIATE DEGREE)151MEDICAL OFFICE AND BILLING SPECIALIST155HEALTH SCIENCES - MEDICAL OFFICE AND BILLING SPECIALIST156NURSING ASSISTANT160PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN162HEALTH SCIENCES - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN163PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN167COURSE DESCRIPTIONS168TUITION AND FEES1846
Ultimate Medical Academy reserves the right to change policies, tuition, fees, calendars and curricula as deemednecessary and desirable. The information contained herein is subject to change. When there are changes to thecatalog, UMA issues a Catalog Addendum. The catalog is not a contract; however, students are required to adhereto all policies as outlined in the catalog as well as any revised policies which may be included in the CatalogAddendum.Location-specific Catalog Supplements contain the following information: Academic CalendarAdministratorsFaculty and Program LeadershipHoliday ScheduleOffice Hours7
GENERAL INFORMATIONHISTORY/OWNERSHIPUltimate Medical Academy was founded in 1993 as Ultimate Learning Center, Inc., a non-profit educationalinstitution serving the local Tampa community’s need for training healthcare professionals. In January 2005, theschool was acquired by Ultimate Medical Academy, LLC and expanded its program offerings, and launched onlineprograms. In March 2015, Clinical and Patient Educators Association (CPEA), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization,acquired UMA. The board of trustees governing UMA consists of: Darlyne Bailey, Ph.D. (Chair), Theodore Polin (ViceChair), Christopher Hawk, M.D., Steve Burghardt, Ph.D., Saundra Wall Williams, Ph.D., Hugh Campbell, SheilaMcDevitt, Karen Mincey, and Thomas Rametta (President). Ultimate Medical Academy continues to focus on itsmission of serving as a dynamic educational institution committed to equipping and empowering students to excelin healthcare careers.CORPORATE OFFICERSDarlyne Bailey, Chair of the BoardTheodore Polin, Vice Chair of the BoardThomas Rametta, PresidentRobert (Geordie) Hyland, Executive Vice PresidentLinda Mignone, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing OfficerAlexandra Schaffrath, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Strategy OfficerNicole Anzuoni, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer, and Corporate SecretaryJeffrey Reese, Assistant Corporate SecretaryMISSION PURPOSE AND VALUESThe mission of Ultimate Medical Academy has been developed to define the purpose of the organization and itscommitment to students. It ensures that the institution effectively meets the needs of its students, team members,stakeholders and the employment community that it serves. This mission is the fruit of a collaborative effortbetween UMA’s team members and management. The tenets of this mission reflect UMA’s history and expectationsfor its future. The sentiment expressed in Ultimate Medical Academy’s mission is shared by all personnel andreflected in their service and support.UMA’S MISSIONUltimate Medical Academy is a dynamic educational institution committed to equipping and empowering studentsto excel in healthcare careers. We strive to provide a learning experience that maximizes value for our students ina professional, supportive and ethical environment.UMA’S VALUESACT WITH INTEGRITYWe operate honestly and ethically in a compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with allwe serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and foreach other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMESWe live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers.We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.8
COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESSWe are committed to our team members’ success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains thebest talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. Werecognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSEWe pursue results with a sense of purpose reflective of our student-centered mission. We take responsibility forsupporting ambitious student outcomes and hold each other accountable to this end. We think strategically andcritically, greet new ideas openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGYEnjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating apositive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired andto inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our success, both large and small.WORK AS ONEWe believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positiverelationships with team members from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interactingwith each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together, ensuringthat the goals of the institution are the focal point of our efforts.PURPOSE AND INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVESIn keeping with the needs and background of our students and in fulfilling UMA’s mission, Ultimate MedicalAcademy’s faculty, administration and management’s purpose is to: Bring awareness to the local community of the opportunities in the allied health field achievable throughcompletion of UMA’s specialized allied health training programs.Provide in-depth programs that prepare students for direct entry into the job market.Support students in the successful completion of their programs of study.Provide students with opportunities to develop the soft skills necessary to be successful in school and intheir careers.Assist students in finding relevant externships/practicums and jobs to improve their financial outlook andreach their career objectives.Contribute to the community at large by providing well-trained and well-prepared allied healthprofessionals.Create a challenging but supportive environment for team members, so that each has learning and growthopportunities, as well as the infrastructure necessary to do his/her job effectively.Establish for team members an environment and policies that ensure UMA’s regulatory compliance.Guide students to be successful professionals at their places of employment.UMA’s online learning combines flexible offerings with a comprehensive set of support services in order toengage, equip and empower our community of learners for academic and long-term career success.Students are provided a multitude of on-demand tools and resources to facilitate and support their learningand development including supplemental reading materials, study tools and tips, instructional webinarsand tutorials.DIVERSITY STATEMENTAt Ultimate Medical Academy, we recognize and value distinct life experiences and perspectives. UMA seeks toinspire our team members, and in turn our students, by creating a culture where diversity, inclusion, and respect forothers are championed.9
SCHOOL LICENSURE, ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALSStudents have the right to review all documents describing accreditation, approval and licensing. Accreditation andapproval documents are on display in the main reception areas of the Clearwater and UMA Online locations. Thesedocuments are also available by request from:Email: umacares@ultimatemedical.eduToll Free: 800-509-5474COMMISSION FOR INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONUltimate Medical Academy is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department ofEducation. Additional information regarding Ultimate Medical Academy may be obtained by contacting:Commission for Independent EducationFlorida Department of Education325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400888-224-6684CIE License Numbers: Clearwater 1606 UMA Online 4379ACCREDITING BUREAU OF HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOOLSUMA is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES isrecognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education for the accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions in theUnited States offering predominantly allied health education programs. The Clearwater location is on file withABHES as the main campus of UMA, and the UMA Online location is considered a non-main campus. Contactinformation for ABHES is:Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 NorthFalls Church, VA 22043703-917-9503ABHES Accreditation Numbers: Clearwater I-213 UMA Online I-213-02COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONUltimate Medical Academy’s Health Information Technology and Health Information Management programs areaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.Ultimate Medical Academy’s accreditation for the Health Information Technology and Health InformationManagement associate degree programs has been reaffirmed through 2025-2026.All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East RandolphStreet, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATIONUltimate Medical Academy’s Continuing Medical Education division is accredited by the Accreditation Council forContinuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for Global, Med Learning, and CompleteConference Management.10
The Continuing Medical Education programs are not included within the institution’s grant of institutionalaccreditation from ABHES (abhes.org).FLORIDA BOARD OF NURSINGThe Nursing Assistant program at the Clearwater campus is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, 4052 BaldCypress Way, BIN C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252, 850-245-4125.FLORIDA BOARD OF DENTISTRYThe Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions program has been approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry toprovide expanded duties and radiology courses for the purpose of meeting the formal training requirement asspecified in Rule 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code.The Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions program at the Clearwater campus is approved by the Florida Boardof Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-08, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258, 850-245-4474.STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRSUltimate Medical Academy’s programs are approved by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs State ApprovingAgency for Veterans’ Education and Training at the Clearwater campus and UMA Online.STATE AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTANCE EDUCATIONLicensing agency contact information can be viewed ine.pdfSTATE/TERRITORY SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR UMA PROGRAMSSTATE/TERRITORY SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR UMA CLEARWATER PROGRAMSUltimate Medical Academy’s Clearwater campus is Licensed by Means of Accreditation by the Commission forIndependent Education. Students enrolled at the Clearwater campus must be located in Florida. It is important thatstudents are aware of the state/territory requirements for enrollment and employment. Requirements vary bystate. The student’s physical location is determined at the time of enrollment based on the physicallocation/address provided by the student. UMA bases its determination of the student location through thestudent’s self-disclosure on the enrollment agreement.Therefore, students are required to notify UMA in the student portal (Puma Den) and request authorization if theyplan to move to or intend to work in any other state/territory following enrollment. Students who do not notifyUMA prior to moving into another state/territory may be officially withdrawn from the program. These policies areconsistently applied to all students.STATE/TERRITORY SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR UMA ONLINE PROGRAMSIt is important that UMA online students are aware of their state/territory requirements for enrollment andemployment. Requirements vary by state/territory. The student’s physical location is determined at the time ofenrollment based on the physical location/address provided by the student. UMA bases its determination of thestudent location through the student’s self-disclosure on the enrollment agreement.Therefore, students are required to notify UMA in the student portal (Puma Den) and request authorization if theyplan to move to or intend to work in any other state/territory following enrollment. Students who do not notifyUMA prior to moving into a non-enrollment state/territory may be officially withdrawn from the program. Thesepolicies are consistently applied to all students.The following section contains important, state/territory specific information to be disclosed to residents of thesestates who are either potential or current UMA students.11
Alabama Ultimate Medical Academy is licensed by the State of Alabama, Alabama Community College System. Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from programmatic review by the Alabama Commission on HigherEducation. Ultimate Medical Academy’s Health Sciences – Pharmacy Technician program is an Alabama Board ofPharmacy approved pharmacy technician training program.Alaska Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization by the Alaska Commission on PostsecondaryEducation. Ultimate Medical Academy’s programs are exempt from authorization under AS 14.48 and 20 AAC 17because the programs are online or distance delivered and do not have a physical presence in the state.Arizona Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Arizona State Boardfor Private Postsecondary Education.Arkansas The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted Ultimate Medical Academy certification tooffer programs by distance technology. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of anyinstitution, course or degree program. Such certification merely indicates that certain minimum standardshave been met under the rules and regulations of institutional certification as defined in Arkansas Code § 661-301. The student should be aware that these degree programs may not transfer. The transfer of course/degreecredit is determined by the receiving institution.California Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the California Bureaufor Private Postsecondary Education.Colorado Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Commission onHigher Education and Department of Higher Education – Division of Private Occupational Schools.Connecticut Ultimate Medical Academy is currently not enrolling students in the State of Connecticut.Delaware Ultimate Medical Academy has been granted Full Approval status by the Delaware Department of Education.Florida Ultimate Medical Academy is Licensed by Means of Accreditation by the Commission for IndependentEducation to offer online programs.Georgia Ultimate Medical Academy is authorized to offer online programs under the Nonpublic PostsecondaryEducational Institutions Act of 1990 by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.Hawaii Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the HawaiiPostsecondary Education Authorization Program.Idaho Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Idaho State Boardof Education.Illinois Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Illinois Board ofHigher Education, Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools.Indiana Ultimate Medical Academy is authorized by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education/Indiana Board forProprietary Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206.12
Iowa Ultimate Medical Academy is registered with the Iowa College Student Aid Commission to offer fully onlineprograms to residents of Iowa. As a condition of the registration, UMA must comply with the Iowa Codesection 261B.7.Kansas Ultimate Medical Academy has obtained a certificate of approval from the Kansas Board of Regents allowingUMA to legally operate a postsecondary educational institution in the state of Kansas. Kansas Board ofRegents, 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520, Topeka, KS 66612-1368; 785-430-4240.Kentucky Ultimate Medical Academy is licensed by the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education, 500 MeroStreet, 4th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601; 502-564-4185.Louisiana Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Louisiana Board ofRegents and the Louisiana Board of Regents, Proprietary Schools.Maine Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Maine HigherEducation Commission.Maryland Ultimate Medical Academy is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to offerfully online programs to residents of Maryland. As a condition of the registration, UMA must comply withthe following Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR): 13B.05.01.11; 13B.02.01.21; 13B.05.01.10.Massachusetts Ultimate Medical Academy is currently not enrolling students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Michigan Ultimate Medical Academy is authorized to offer online programs by the Michigan Department of Labor &Economic Opportunity Workforce Development - Postsecondary Education.Minnesota Ultimate Medical Academy is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant toMinnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution.Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Minnesota students will not be able to use the following courses to satisfy program requirements: AC2760- Accounting for Managers; PS2100 - Working with People; or PS2150 - Patient Relations.Mississippi Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the MississippiCommission on College Accreditation.Missouri Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the MissouriDepartment of Higher Education.Montana Ultimate Medical Academy is authorized to offer online programs by the Montana Board of Regents.Nebraska Ultimate Medical Academy has been granted a Certificate of Approval to Recruit by the NebraskaDepartment of Education, Private Postsecondary Career Schools.Nevada Ultimate Medical Academy has been granted a License to Operate by the Nevada Commission onPostsecondary Education.New Hampshire Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the New HampshireDepartment of Education, Division of Higher Education and the New Hampshire Higher EducationCommission for College and University Approvals.13
New Jersey Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the New JerseySecretary of Higher Education. New Jersey statutes and regulations restrict residents from using or appending letters to their name to signifyacademic degrees unless the institution conferring the degree is regionally accredited or accredited by theappropriate accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. UMA’s accrediting agency, theAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education forthe accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions in the United States offering predominantly alliedhealth education programs. ABHES is recognized as the appropriate accrediting body for UMA.New Mexico Ultimate Medical Academy is licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.New York Ultimate Medical Academy is currently not enrolling students in the State of New York.North Carolina Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from licensure to offer online programs by the North Carolina Boardof Governors and the North Carolina State Board of Proprietary Schools.North Dakota Ultimate Medical Academy is currently not enrolling students in the State of North Dakota.Ohio Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from registration to offer online programs by the Ohio Department ofHigher Education. Ultimate Medical Academy’s approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education is limited to offeringon-ground experiences.Oklahoma Ultimate Medical Academy is licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools.Oregon Ultimate Medical Academy is authorized to offer online programs by the Oregon Higher EducationCoordinating Commission, Office of Degree Authorization.Pennsylvania Ultimate Medical Academy is registered in Pennsylvania as an out-of-state distance education provider toenroll residents of Pennsylvania. Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer onlineprograms by the Pennsylvania Department of Education – Division of Higher Education.Rhode Island Ultimate Medical Academy is currently not enrolling students in the State of Rhode Island.South Carolina Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the South CarolinaCommission on Higher Education.South Dakota Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the South DakotaSecretary of State-Post Secondary Education.Tennessee Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Tennessee HigherEducation Commission.Texas Ultimate Medical Academy meets the standards set forth in the rules of the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board and qualifies for an exemption. Ultimate Medical Academy is also authorized to conductclinical, internship or field-based educator training in the State of Texas. Ultimate Medical Academy is not regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission.Utah Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Utah Division ofConsumer Protection.14
Vermont Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from Certificate of Approval to offer online programs by the VermontAgency of Education.Virginia Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the State Council ofHigher Education for Virginia, Private and Out-of-State Postsecondary Education.Washington Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the WashingtonStudent Achievement Council and the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.Washington D.C. Ultimate Medical Academy is currently not enrolling students in Washington D.C.West Virginia Ultimate Medical Academy is authorized to offer online programs by the West Virginia Higher EducationPolicy Commission /Council for Community and Technical College Education.Wisconsin Ultimate Medical Academy is approved by the Education Approval Program (EAP) to do business in Wisconsinas a private school, subject to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes § 440.52 and all administrative rulesadopted pursuant to the statutes.Wyoming Ultimate Medical Academy is authorized to offer online programs by the Wyoming Department of Education.Guam Ultimate Medical Academy is exempt from authorization to offer online programs by the Guam Council onPostsecondary Institution Ce
Ultimate Medical Academy 1255 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755 727-298-8685 Ultimate Medical Academy Online 3101 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
