Ultimate Medical Academy's (UMA) Associate of Science in Healthcare Management degree program has been designed to help prepare you with relevant knowledge and skills to pursue entry-level positions, with potential for growth into a management role, in healthcare facilities, physician practices or positions within other healthcare organizations such as home health care services or nursing care facilities.

Upon graduation, students may apply to sit for the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) examination given by the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM).

What You Can Learn
The UMA Associate of Science in Healthcare Management program offers a career-focused curriculum that combines general education courses with specialized training that, in approximately 17 months, can teach you how to:

• Understand various computer information needs of the evolving healthcare system.
• Ensure the right information and procedures are selected so physician office practices are in compliance with federal regulations.
• Apply basic accounting and financial principles within healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrate specific knowledge and skills in the areas of management, decision-making, communication, planning and organizing.
• Understand basic concepts related to medical terminology, coding, billing and collections.
• Apply life and career skills for success.

Ultimate Medical Academy's (UMA) Associate of Science in Health Information Technology degree program has been designed to provide students with a solid foundation in analytical, technical and management skills associated with health information. Through practical approaches and professional domains, students will acquire essential, entry-level competencies to support the principles and management of health information technologies.

Health information technology is one of the health-related occupations in which there is no direct hands-on patient care. Technicians typically work in offices, hospitals, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, offices of physicians, and certain areas of the government.

What You Can Learn

The UMA Health Information Technology associate degree program offers a career-focused curriculum that combines general education courses with specialized training in approximately 17 months, that can teach you how to:

• Provide reliable and valid information that drives healthcare.
• Use Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) software to maintain data on patient safety, patterns of disease, and disease treatment and outcomes.
• Apply healthcare laws, regulations and ethics to the process of releasing medical information.
• Play a key role in preparing, analyzing and maintaining health records to ensure privacy and security of health data.
• Demonstrate skills in the entry and retrieval of health information, using an electronic record system or imaging record technology.
• Be proficient in written and oral communication.
• Understand the importance and application of life skills and professional career development.

Graduates of the Health Science A.S. can:

• Earn an associate degree with an area of concentration.
• Take general education courses in English, math, biology and social sciences.
• Take elective courses in topics including accounting, computers, psychology, patient relations and more.
• Have potential for greater earnings.
• Have potential for increased employment opportunities.

The UMA Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares you to manage the day-to-day operations of a busy medical practice. Opportunities are available at hospitals, doctor's offices, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities. In approximately 14-22 months, you can learn how to:

• Help keep healthcare facilities and offices running smoothly.
• Process critical claims and update medical records.
• Apply customer service concepts and principles in providing quality care.
• Prepare to sit for CMAA certification with the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• Develop a career plan and essential life skills for job success.

UMA's comprehensive 10- month Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares you for entry level administrative positions and will also help accelerate you into entry level management level positions. At UMA, you'll receive training to:

• Keep healthcare facilities and offices running smoothly
• Process critical claims and medical records
• Apply customer service concepts and principles in providing quality care
• Prepare for CMAA certification with the nationally respected National Healthcare Association (NHA)

UMA offers a Medical Billing and Coding program that can be completed in approximately 10 months. Opportunities for Medical Billers and Coders are available at hospitals, doctor's offices, insurance providers and other healthcare facilities for professionals with the right training and credentials. At UMA, you'll receive training to:

• Run the software and systems that help keep our healthcare network going
• Process critical claims and medical records
• Code medical and surgical procedures using proper terminology
• Develop a plan and essential tools for career success