Tampa Bay medical training school acquires Northeastern campuses

UMA Education Inc., the organization that operates Ultimate Medical Academy, says it acquired American Institute, a career education school focused largely on health care training, with five campus locations in Connecticut and New Jersey.

Ultimate Medical Academy, headquartered in Tampa, is a nonprofit higher education institution that helps students succeed in health care careers, with much instruction done online.

The transaction's terms were not disclosed. UMA officials say it will expand UMA's campus operations to the Northeastern part of the United States.