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[Pages:192]Ultimate Medical Academy 1255 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755 727-298-8685

Ultimate Medical Academy Online 3101 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 888-205-2456

CIE License Numbers: Clearwater 1606 | Online 4379 ABHES Accreditation Numbers: Clearwater I-213 | Online I-213-02

SCHOOL CATALOG VOLUME 6.8

Published August 12, 2021 Effective August 12, 2021 ? December 31, 2022

Ultimate Medical Academy 1255 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755 727-298-8685 Ultimate Medical Academy Online 3101 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 888-205-2456

CIE License Numbers: Clearwater 1606 | Online 4379 ABHES Accreditation Numbers: Clearwater I-213 | Online I-213-02

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF ULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMY

Welcome to Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), where we equip and empower students to excel in healthcare careers. As a nonprofit institution, it is our mission to provide a learning experience that maximizes value for o ur students 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 of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry is projected to have 15.7 million1 open positions from 2019 - 2029. That's more than the population of most U.S. states. UMA faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students meet this rising demand. At UMA, we care about students and their goals, and we support them through every st ep of their journey, both inside and outside of the classroom. We offer academic programs that are designed to match workforce needs delivered 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 have the 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 to improve 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 Rametta President

1(Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment by detailed occupation. Table 1.2 in the downloadable XLSX file, lines 389 -J and 453-J. emp/tables/emp-by-major-occupational-group.htm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF ULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMY

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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HISTORY/OWNERSHIP

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CORPORATE OFFICERS

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MISSION PURPOSE AND VALUES

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SCHOOL LICENSURE, ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS

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STATE/TERRITORY SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR UMA PROGRAMS

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ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

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UMA FACILITIES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

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DO NOT CALL POLICY

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NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROHIBITED BY TITLE IX POLICY

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990

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DISABILITY SERVICES

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PREGNANT STUDENTS

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DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

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ADMINISTRATIVE BODY AND FACULTY

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ADVISORY BOARD

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY

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CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY REPORT

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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MILITARY AND VETERANS' INFORMATION

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ADMISSIONS

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GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

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PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION STATUS

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READMISSION POLICY FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL

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UMA GRADUATES SEEKING TO ENROLL IN ADDITIONAL UMA PROGRAMS

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ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC PROGRAM INFORMATION

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EXTERNAL TRANSFER CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION

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DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF TRANSFER CREDIT REQUESTS

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ASSOCIATED COURSES AND INTERNAL TRANSFER CREDITS

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CREDIT FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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TRANSFER OF UMA CREDITS

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ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

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CERTIFICATION, STATE AND NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS

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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG TESTING

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SPECIAL MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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UMA ONLINE/BLENDED ORIENTATION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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HEALTH SCIENCES - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM'S ENROLLMENT CLASSIFICATIONS AND

STATE/TERRITORY DISCLOSURES

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STATE/TERRITORY BOARD OF PHARMACY LICENSURE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD AND STATE/TERRITORY REQUIREMENTS

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN STATE/TERRITORY REQUIREMENTS

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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ENROLLMENT STATES/TERRITORIES

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ENROLLMENT STATES/TERRITORIES

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STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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CONTACT STUDENT FINANCE

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FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FSA) PROGRAMS

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ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF AID

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ELIGIBLE STATE AID PROGRAMS

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INSTITUTIONAL AID

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LAPTOP PROGRAM (UMA ONLINE/CLEARWATER BLENDED STUDENTS ONLY)

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METHODS OF PAYMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS

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CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES

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CANCELLATION POLICY

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WITHDRAWAL OR DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

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INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICY

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RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY

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RETURN OF INSTITUTIONAL GRANT FUNDING POLICY

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STUDENT INFORMATION

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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

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STUDENT E-SIGNATURE POLICY

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FACILITY-RELATED RULES

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS POLICY

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CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY CONDUCT ? CLEARWATER CAMPUS

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COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICY

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SCHOLASTIC HONESTY

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UMA ANTI-CYBERBULLYING POLICY

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ANTI-HAZING POLICY

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GENERAL STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE/GRIEVANCE POLICY

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STUDENT RECORDS

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RECORDS MAINTENANCE

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TRANSCRIPTS

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ACADEMIC HOLD

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EXTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM/CLINICAL COURSES (WHERE APPLICABLE)

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DRESS CODE

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TELEPHONES (CLEARWATER CAMPUS)

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CLASSROOM/LABORATORY/EXTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM/CLINICAL ETIQUETTE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES ?

WHEN APPLICABLE

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TEXTBOOKS

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TRANSPORTATION

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HOUSING

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STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

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DEFINITIONS

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SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)

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GRADING SCALES

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ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATED COURSES AND INTERNAL TRANSFER CREDITS INFORMATION

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RETAKEN/REPEATED COURSES

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FINAL GRADES

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LATE COURSEWORK

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HONORS AND AWARDS

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REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEASE TO EXTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM

110

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

110

ATTENDANCE

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VETERANS' ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY

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DROPPING OR ADDING COURSES FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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EXTERNSHIP EXTENSION

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PRACTICUM EXTENSION

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PROGRAMS

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COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM

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DENTAL ASSISTANT WITH EXPANDED FUNCTIONS

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HEALTH SCIENCES ? DENTAL ASSISTANT WITH EXPANDED FUNCTIONS

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING

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HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

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MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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HEALTH SCIENCES - MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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HEALTH SCIENCES - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING (DIPLOMA)

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MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING (ASSOCIATE DEGREE)

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MEDICAL OFFICE AND BILLING SPECIALIST

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HEALTH SCIENCES - MEDICAL OFFICE AND BILLING SPECIALIST

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NURSING ASSISTANT

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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

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HEALTH SCIENCES - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

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PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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TUITION AND FEES

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Ultimate Medical Academy reserves the right to change policies, tuition, fees, calendars and curricula as deemed necessary and desirable. The information contained herein is subject to change. When there are changes to the catalog, UMA issues a Catalog Addendum. The catalog is not a contract; however, students are required to adhere to all policies as outlined in the catalog as well as any revised policies which may be included in the Catalog Addendum. Location-specific Catalog Supplements contain the following information:

? Academic Calendar ? Administrators ? Faculty and Program Leadership ? Holiday Schedule ? Office Hours

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