Program offered is an Associate.

Build the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary for managers in today's modern healthcare environments.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry will continue to expand and diversify, requiring managers to help ensure smooth business operations. Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16 percent from 2008 to 2018*.

Ultimate Medical Academy's (UMA) Associate of Science in Healthcare Management degree program has been designed to 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).

*Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm

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.

For information on student graduation rates, retention and place rates, and student financial obligations, visit http://www.ultimatemedical.edu/consumerinfo.pdf

Ultimate Medical Academy is ABHES accredited. ABHES is the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as both an institutional and specialized accreditor focusing on health care education and training.