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Real stories. Real Impact.

Be inspired by the people of Allied Healthcare.

“UMA isn’t just about education, it’s about empowerment.”

Amber F.

Instructor

From Supported Student to Supportive Instructor: Paying It Forward at Ultimate Medical Academy

Teaching in the Healthcare Management program at Ultimate Medical Academy has been one of the most fulfilling chapters of my career. I’ve been with UMA for three years now and I focus on the accounting side of healthcare management. What inspired me to become an instructor was the impact my own teachers had on my life — without their support and belief in me, I might not have completed my program. Now, I get to pay that forward...

“I would tell anybody who thinks they can't do it that it can be done.”

Bernard G.

UMA Graduate

Never Too Old to Learn: Inspired by Family, Empowered by UMA

I was on Tik Tok with my niece who was about ten years old. I came across the school and I said, ‘Medical Billing and Coding! I used to do some coding!’ She was like, “Uncle Bernie, you should go to school and do that.’ I was like, ‘Uncle Bernie is a little too old to do that now.’ She said, ‘No, you can do it. I know you can because you’re smart like me.’...

“Every student I teach represents a ripple effect of positive change in the communities they’ll serve.”

Crystal C.

Instructor

From Healing to Higher Ed: Crystal Civitillo Empowers Future Healthcare Heroes at UMA

Teaching at UMA has been the most meaningful chapter of my professional life. I never set out to work in higher education, but when UMA invited me to share my real-world experience with students pursuing careers in health and human services, I found my true calling. What began as a chance opportunity quickly became a passion rooted in empathy, advocacy and the belief that education can be a powerful force for change...

“When we celebrate, we celebrate together. It's a testament to a productive partnership.”

Giancarlo S.

Employer Partner

A Productive Partnership Delivering High-Quality Community Impact

Our experience having Ultimate Medical Academy as a partner has been very positive. There’s constant communication between our two organizations, all working around the objective of providing a great experience for our EMT apprentices. When there are concerns, we address them together. When we celebrate, we celebrate together, and we’ve really come a long way...

“It's definitely a partnership all the way—part of the team.”

Karin P.

Employer Partner

A Trusted Partner That's Part of the Team

Our partnership with UMA has definitely helped us out as far as quality when hiring. Utilizing UMA has worked out for us because candidates already bring healthcare domain experience to the organization, making training that much easier. We've been able to speed up our training process. With UMA, we typically receive a response within 24 hours and have interviews starting to be scheduled within 48 hours...

“Here’s what I need, here’s what you have, and this is how we’re going to marry the two together.”

Charlotte L.

Employer Partner

UMA Partnership Delivers Scalable Healthcare Talent When It Matters Most

I’ve been in healthcare for a long while on both the staffing side and in the contact space, and at first I was a little hesitant about using UMA because I’ve been hiring forever and thought I could do it just as well. What really changed my mind was how they showed us the talent they have, the curriculums they’re going through, and their history. It was fantastic to put that together...

“Each day at UMA is dynamic and purposeful.”

Etta R.

Instructor

Where Purpose Meets Progress

As an instructor at Ultimate Medical Academy, I’ve had the privilege of supporting students in the Health and Human Services program since 2011. My journey began after hearing UMA’s name from former students during my time as a school psychologist, and I was inspired by their enthusiasm and success. Today, I teach full-time online from Tampa, Florida, and remain deeply motivated by the progress and accomplishments of my students. Witnessing their growth and hearing them describe...

“They don’t treat you like just a student — they treat you like family and keep pushing you because they know you can do good things.”

Virginia C.

UMA Graduate

UMA Helps Working Mom Start a New Healthcare Career in Her 40s

I’m a mom and an employee, and I wear a lot of different hats at home. There were times I felt like giving up and wondered if this was still going to work for me. But the people at UMA were like my inspiration — they don’t treat you like just a student, they treat you like family and keep pushing you because they know you can do good things...

“What keeps me motivated is knowing I’m helping students pursue their dreams in healthcare.”

Julie M.

Instructor

From Counselor to Instructor: Building Resilience and Connection at UMA

After retiring from a 25-year career as a high school counselor, I knew I still wanted to make a difference—and teaching at Ultimate Medical Academy gave me that opportunity. I’ve been with UMA for three years, starting as an adjunct and recently transitioning into a full-time role in the Health & Human Services Department...

“This partnership with UMA really helped us staff our ambulances and respond to the needs in the community.”

John M.

Employer Partner

UMA Partnership Helps Crisis Center Meet Critical EMS Staffing Needs.

After the pandemic, healthcare individuals were very hard to find, especially in emergency medicine, so we created a partnership with Ultimate Medical Academy to have an apprenticeship program where individuals begin working for us while they go to school to become an emergency medical technician...

“Seeing [my students] succeed, graduate, and land meaningful roles in healthcare is what truly fuels my motivation.”

Cassidy G.

Instructor

From Self-Proclaimed Nerd to Student Champion: Why Teaching at UMA Is My Calling

Teaching at Ultimate Medical Academy has been an incredibly fulfilling experience for me. I’ve always had a deep love for learning—yes, I proudly call myself a “nerd”—and I’m passionate about sharing that enthusiasm with my students. Seeing them succeed, graduate, and land meaningful roles in healthcare is what truly fuels my motivation...

“If I did it, you can do it.”

Jeannette B.

UMA Graduate - Medical Billing and Coding

I Just Made the Call — and It Changed My Life.

I love working with kids and working with people, and one day I saw the program and was talking with my husband and my daughter, and they said you should go for it. I made the call and the advisor on the phone was very nice — I loved them — and I said yes, let’s go for it. I worked very hard because I work full time; staying at a 4.0 GPA was not easy, but I toughed it out and here I am...

“They are very solid, they are very established and they are very reliable.”

Richard J.

Employer Partner

Quality candidates who are very reliable

The main reasons why I think I would recommend UMA to anybody is that the candidates they produce are quality candidates and they are available when we need them to be which is excellent. We’re on the receiving end of some very last-minute requests from our clients. We need the ability to generate a pool of qualified applicants very quickly. It’s good to have a partner who...

“I want my students to know they’re not alone and that someone is rooting for them.”

Laura L.

Instructor

Guiding Nontraditional Learners Toward Confidence and Career

Teaching in the Healthcare Management program at Ultimate Medical Academy for the past eight years has been an incredibly meaningful experience for me. As a former online student myself, I understand firsthand how much an instructor can influence a student’s journey. That’s why I’m passionate about working with nontraditional learners—helping them reach their goals and navigate their educational paths with confidence...

“They are so supportive and everything that you need- they are family 100%.”

Jared C.

UMA Graduate

UMA Feels Like Family

The program itself is amazing. I love it. It’s something I’ve already recommended to friends because UMA is so supportive and everything that you need. They are family 100%. It’s a new opportunity and a different side of life that I didn’t know existed and I am 100% thankful. My advisor and career services have been there for me, heard me out and we have had laughs together. They got me through it and that is...

“UMA has the most caring and resilient individuals, and I feel honored to support them academically and personally.”

Sarah R.

Instructor

Building Resilience and Hope — One Student at a Time

I've been teaching in the Health and Human Services program at Ultimate Medical Academy for the past 10 years, and it's been an incredibly rewarding journey. From my home in beautiful Tampa, Florida, I teach online and help prepare students to pursue impactful careers like Mental Health Tech, Addictions Counselor Assistant, and Community Outreach Worker. I thrive on routine — coffee or tea in hand, notebook ready, laptop open...

“Whenever I needed help they would call. They knew how bad I wanted to graduate with honors.”

Javious B.

UMA Graduate

Perseverance, Faith and Support: How UMA Helped Me Keep Going and Achieve My Goals.

I had a friend who graduated a year ago and I saw how UMA helped her along the way. It was hard work and dedication, and I had to take some time away from my family while also working two jobs full time. It was kinda hard, but I found time to pull it out. Whenever I needed help, the UMA team would call. They knew how bad I wanted to graduate with honors...

“Our partnership with UMA has transformed our recruitment.”

Lisa H.

Employer Partner

A Trusted Partnership That Delivers: How UMA Helps Find the Right Talent, Not Just Fill Seats.

Our partnership with UMA has transformed our recruitment business. We have grown over the years in our partnership to truly rely on them as an extension of our team. From a relationship standpoint with UMA, I couldn’t ask for more. The attention that I get as a partner of the UMA team is extraordinary. I wish all of the people I do business with were as accessible as the UMA team. For me personally, this partnership is not just...

“I believe that personalized guidance helps students stay on track and feel empowered not only in school, but in life.”

Angelina M.

Instructor, Medical Assistant Program, UMA Clearwater Campus

Confidence. Competence. Compassion. That’s Why I Teach.

As a Medical Assistant Instructor at UMA, I’m proud to be part of an organization whose mission and vision truly resonate with me — empowering others to succeed in healthcare. Every day, I get to share my real-world experience and knowledge with future medical professionals, and watching them grow in confidence and competence is incredibly rewarding...

“My mom often told me, ‘You have the heart to care for people,’ and those words stayed with me.”

Destinee P.

UMA Graduate

How One Call Changed Everything for Destinee and Her Daughter

Destinee P., based in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) with an associate degree in Medical Administrative Assisting. She completed her program in December 2024, proudly walked the stage in April 2025, and is now employed — building the future she once dreamed of for herself and her daughter...

“We must understand that we work with human beings who demand the best of us in search of a solution to their health problems.”

Esteban G.

Senior Instructor, Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Program, UMA Clearwater Campus

The Art of Empathy in Dentistry: In and Out of the Chair

I love teaching at UMA because I was drawn to its vision of training healthcare professionals with a collective vision and social judgment. What sets UMA apart for me are the values we emphasize — humility, collaboration, empathy, and humanitarianism — which I...

“I don’t want learners to simply memorize protocols — I want them to understand the “why” behind what they’re doing and to be prepared for the unpredictable nature of emergency medicine.”

Mike M.

Emergency Technician Program Director, UMA

Military Medic to Mentor: Training Next-Gen EMTs

Mike M. is the Director of the Emergency Medical Technician program (EMT) Program at Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), where he leads strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement...

“The knowledge that I learned at UMA really helped prepare me to do my job well and to grasp everything at every single level… it really helped me grasp my job, learn it well, and be able to excel.”

Sarah K.

EMT and UMA Graduate

From ASL to EMT: How One Student Is Answering the Call

Sarah K., based in Tampa, Florida, graduated from UMA’s EMT program in 2025. Sarah came to UMA after earning a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language at the University of South Florida. While attending medical appointments as part of her ASL internship, Sarah discovered a passion for healthcare...