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 (GELOs)    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. Submit copy of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card. See Getting Started Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
3. Submit flu vaccination.
4. A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on 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 accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
5. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $35 will be accessed for the drug screen.
6. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required to graduate from program.
7. A current First Aid Certification and Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry are required prior to enrolling in the Practicum course.
8. All MEDA and HLTH courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
9. Students are required to attend a mandatory program orientation on campus after registering for MEDA 1102 .

Total: 35 hours