Medical Assisting Diploma

Below are the required courses for the program. Please contact the Program Director,
Kathy Zabel, kzabel@southeast.edu or 402-437-2756.

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 (GELOs) courses.

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

Submit copy of a current CPR card. See Program Admission Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
Submit flu vaccination.
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.
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.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required to graduate from program.
A current First Aid Certification and Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry are required prior to enrolling in the Practicum course.
All MEDA and HLTH courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
Students are required to attend a mandatory program orientation on campus after registering for MEDA 1102 .