Medical Assisting Diploma

General Education Requirements

Choose one course from two out of the six GELO areas; no two classes from the same area. See the full list of General Education  courses.

Medical Assisting Courses

• HLTH 1060 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology Credits: 3
• MEDA 1102 - Administrative Medical Assisting Credits: 2
• MEDA 1205 - Exam Room 1 Credits: 3
• MEDA 1206 - Medical Law, Ethics, and Cultural Communication Credits: 3
• MEDA 1207 - Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations Credits: 2
• MEDA 1301 - Exam Room 2 Credits: 4
• MEDA 1401 - Practicum Credits: 5
• MEDA 1402 - Senior Seminar Credits: 2
• MEDA 1404 - Human Diseases Credits: 3
• MEDA 1405 - Medical Insurance and Coding Credits: 2

Optional Limited Radiography:

• MEDA 1400 - Limited Radiography Credits: 3

Special Program Requirements

1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required to graduate from program.
2. A current First Aid Certification and Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry are required prior to enrolling in the Practicum course.
3. A current Basic Life support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by American Heart Association or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider by American Red Cross is required.
4. Submit a completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division Office, Room B4 (due during MEDA 1205 .)
5. A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this CBC.
   Please note: Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring certification. (Contact the American Association of Medical Assistants Certifying Board for more information.)
6. The following are required prior to the practicum rotation: a two-step skin test for tuberculosis (and/or a chest X-ray) and an influenza immunization.
7. All MEDA and HLTH courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
8. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College that requires a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will be required to submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $35 to the student account.
9. Students are required to attend a mandatory program orientation on campus after registering for MEDA 1102 .

Total: 35 hours