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2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Assisting Diploma


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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.

Total: 6 hours


Total: 29 hours


Optional Limited Radiography:


Total: 3 hours


The Limited Radiography course is open to the public. Contact Brenda Manning at 402-437-2792 for more information.

Special Program Requirements


  1. Submit copy of a current CPR card. See Program Admission Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
  2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
  3. Submit a two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or current chest x-ray.
  4. Submit flu vaccination.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required to graduate from program.
  8. A current First Aid Certification and Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry are required prior to enrolling in the Practicum course.
  9. All MEDA and HLTH courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
  10. Students are required to attend a mandatory program orientation on campus after registering for MEDA 1102 .

Total: 35 hours


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