Medical Assisting Steps to Admission
Are you new to SCC and/or do not have placement test scores or have not completed college level English or math courses?
Start with Health Sciences, the on ramp. You enroll, an advisor maps your path, and you complete the placement levels and prerequisite courses below. Then apply to Medical Assisting when you’re ready.
Have you met the reading and math requirements?
You can apply to the program once you have met the reading and math requirements.
Requirements
The Medical Assisting program requires the following reading and math levels:
| Reading/Writing | Math |
| Place into Beginning Reading/Writing (ENGL 0960) or higher | Place into Math Fundamentals (MATH 0900) or higher |
An Admissions staff member can assist you in determining your English/reading and math levels. Contact Admissions at admissions@southeast.edu.
Meet Reading & Math Requirements
If you have completed English and/or math courses at SCC, the College will have your
courses and grades on file; you will not need to submit documentation.
If you have completed English and/or math courses with a C or better at another college
or university, submit an official transcript to the Registration & Records Office.
Submit placement test scores or an official transcript
You can submit placement test scores or an official transcript showing completion of college level English and math courses
SCC accepts the ACT, SAT, and Next-Generation ACCUPLACER®. Math scores are valid for
three years and reading scores are valid for five years. Score reports can be submitted
directly to admissions@southeast.edu. Score reports must contain your full name and date of test.
If you have not yet taken the ACT, SAT, or Next-Generation ACCUPLACER® or have not
completed college-level English and math courses, contact the SCC Testing Center to
schedule a time to take the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER®.
How to Apply
Apply to the Medical Assisting program. You can apply to the program once you have met the reading and math requirements.
Meeting Reading & Math Requirements as noted. Requirements must be met in order for your application to be considered complete.
This program admits new students each term (Fall, Spring, and Summer)
Final Requirements for Admitted Students
Prior to attending practicum during the final term of the program, students will need
to submit the following items:
- Student Health Statement (immunization record)
- Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR for Healthcare Providers card (only CPR type accepted) - CPR Training
- Professional Awareness
- Copy of current First Aid
- Copy of current Nebraska Medical Aide Registry
- Immunization Waiver Form
- Essential Functions
Submit to healthsciences@southeast.edu
Please note: prior to attending practicum, students will need to complete a background check and
a 10 panel drug test. The results may impact a student's ability to progress in the
program.