Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program (MCLA)
According to the Agency for Workforce Innovation Labor Market Report published in February 2005, the Health Care market will be among the fastest growing occupations in Florida through 2012. To help fulfill this growing demand, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) has designed an accredited Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant (MCLA) Program for individuals looking to enter the medical industry as a medical or clinical lab assistant. UMA students will learn about the following:
- Clinical and Lab Techniques
- Medical Communication Skills
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System
- Basic Office Procedures
- Pharmacology
- Medical Computer Techniques
- Medical terminology
- Health Insurance Billing and Coding
- CPR/First Aid
- HIV/AIDS Training
- Employment Skills
- And Much More...
Ultimate Medical Academy’s specialized program trains students in both administrative and clinical setting, and provides the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment. Among other things, UMA’s laboratory technician program familiarizes students with basic lab procedures, EKG, blood collection, instruction and use of medical equipment, handling of specimens, safety and medical ethics, professionalism, anatomy/physiology and medical terminology. UMA students are also placed in internships at local medical offices, where they gain the hands-on experience that makes them even more competitive to employers. Click here for more information
Upon completion of the medical clinical laboratory assistant program, graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be qualified to sit for the National Health Career Association’s (NHA) National Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (C.M.L.A.) examination. Graduates can look forward to job placement in health care facilities such as doctor’s offices, medical clinics, and blood service providers. Ultimate Medical Academy also provides job placement assistance for UMA graduates.
Ultimate Medical Academy faculty and staff are all experienced in their fields, so they are knowledgeable about the community, industry, and student needs. All facilities are clean and professional, and the equipment is up to date. Click here for more information
UMA offers day, evening and weekend classes. Financial Aid is offered for those who qualify. UMA is proud to be accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a specialized accreditor of institutions focusing on health care education and training. Click Here for Course Descriptions.
