Associate of Science in Health Information Management
Help healthcare facilities manage and safeguard patient information and pursue a career path as a health information management technician. In Ultimate Medical Academy’s (UMA) online¹ Health Information Management program (HIM), you can earn an online associate degree in 18 months. In addition, you’ll participate in a 90-hour practicum in an actual workplace setting. Health information management technicians help collect, organize and track patient information, while maintaining and safeguarding data privacy.
In this growing field, becoming a registered health information technician (RHIT) may give you an edge on your job search. And UMA’s RHIT Certification Prep course and mock test4 are included in the program curriculum. The median annual wage for this role was $44,0905 in May 2020, according to BLS. A HIM degree prepares you for a number of entry-level roles such as a medical records technician, a health information technician, a medical records analyst and medical billing specialist and more. UMA’s HIM program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
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Associate's Degrees
As a UMA student in this online program, you’ll learn how to keep the healthcare system moving forward. That includes learning how to greet patients and get them checked in, schedule appointments, assist with patient insurance claims, perform medical coding and more. Some classes you would take include “Introduction to Medical Administrative Assisting” and “Medical Terminology and Transcription.” UMA provides an engaging online learning experience with personal feedback from instructors, educational videos and live study group sessions. After you graduate, you’ll be prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam.
Request More Information »Learn to perform accounting tasks that help healthcare organizations stay on track financially.
Request More Information »As a UMA student in this online program, you’ll learn how to interpret medical terms into codes used for billing, understand the insurance billing process, operate software applications and more. Some classes you would take include “Medical Basics and the Healthcare Claim Cycle” and “Billing and Coding Applications with Simulations.” UMA provides an engaging online learning experience with personal feedback from instructors, educational videos and live study group sessions. After you graduate, you’ll be prepared to take the Certified Professional Coder exam.
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Request More Information »If you’re looking for a healthcare career that balances administrative tasks with hands-on clinical duties, then Ultimate Medical Academy’s Medical Assistant program could be a great fit! Medical assistants help doctors and practitioners provide life-improving medical care while recording vital patient information.
Request More Information »Study to become a nursing assistant at Ultimate Medical Academy and you could start your career providing essential care to patients in as little as two months. If you’ve ever wanted to work with patients to help meet their needs, both large and small, then UMA’s nursing assistant program could be perfect for you. Best of all, you get hands-on training and classes to prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam.
Request More Information »Begin your path toward becoming a patient care technician and be there for people when it counts. You can complete Ultimate Medical Academy’s diploma program in 12 months and start receiving our help in your search for a meaningful career. Receive a combination of hands-on training at the campus, on-site externship experience, and flexible online coursework that can fit into your schedule. Our labs and support services are designed to give you the one-on-one attention you need to succeed. Start learning the foundational skills required for entry-level roles in this growing field.
Request More Information »Campus and earn your diploma in four months. Receive hands-on career training on a physical campus, real-world experience with an on-site externship, and an online aspect to give you more flexibility. Our labs are designed to give you the one-on-one attention you need. At UMA, you’ll learn necessary skills and receive additional certification preparation for entry-level roles in the growing phlebotomy field.
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