Institutional Accreditation
United Medical Institute is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Accreditation, Approval &
Professional Association
United Medical Institute is institutionally accredited, approved to operate in Arizona, California and Florida, and maintains professional memberships that reflect its commitment to quality higher education in healthcare, including diagnostic medical sonography. Learn more about our accreditation, state authorization, program approval, and professional memberships.
Program Approval
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UMI's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Eligible graduates may pursue ARRT Sonography certification upon meeting ARRT certification requirements.
Institutional Accreditation
United Medical Institute is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
California State Approval
United Medical Institute is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution meets California's requirements for private postsecondary institutions.
Program Approval
UMI's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Eligible graduates may pursue ARRT Sonography certification upon meeting ARRT certification requirements.
Professional Society Membership
United Medical Institute is an institutional member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS). This membership reflects our commitment to professional excellence and continued advancement of the sonography profession.
Institutional Association
United Medical Institute is a member of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS). CAPPS promotes quality, advocacy, and collaboration among California's accredited and approved private colleges.
Arizona
United Medical Institute is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
California
United Medical Institute is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798. Website: http://www.bppe.ca.gov. Telephone: (916) 574-8900 or (888)370-7589, or Fax: 916-263-1897.
Florida
United Medical Institute holds a Provisional License issued by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE), Florida Department of Education, authorizing the institution to offer approved programs of instruction under Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 6E, Florida Administrative Code. Address: 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400. Telephone: (850) 245-3200 or (888) 224-6684. Website: www.fldoe.org/cie.
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
United Medical Institute is an institutional member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS). This membership reflects our commitment to professional excellence and continued advancement of the sonography profession.
Arizona Private School Association
The Arizona Private School Association (APSA) is a voluntary self-regulating association of private universities, colleges, and technical schools, that provide a vast array of educational opportunities. APSA exists to promote the interests of its members, faculty, students, and the employers for whom students are being trained and educated.
Arizona Private School Association
United Medical Institute is a member of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS). CAPPS promotes quality, advocacy, and collaboration among California's accredited and approved private colleges.