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2024-2025 Catalog

Medical Assisting Diploma


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Required courses for this program are listed below. 

For more information contact:  
Kathy Zabel, Program Chair
kzabel@southeast.edu
402-437-2756

or College Admissions Office
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600

Student Success Course


Total: 1 hour


Total: 29 hours


Total: 30 hours


Optional Limited Radiography:


Total: 3 hours


The Limited Radiography course is open to the public. Contact Kathy Zabel at kzabel@southeast.edu for more information.

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) at healthsciences@southeast.edu. See program website.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 $44 will be accessed for the drug screen.
  5. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required to graduate from program.
  6. A current First Aid Certification and Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry are required prior to enrolling in the Practicum course.
  7. All MEDA and HLTH courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
  8. Students are required to attend a mandatory program orientation on campus after registering for MEDA 1102 .

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