Welcome
Thank you for your interest in SCC's Medical Assisting program. Medical Assisting graduates find great jobs working in family practice and specialty clinics. They play a valuable role working directly with physicians and patients.
You're a Good Fit for this program because . . .
Overview
Medical Assisting students are trained to work in ambulatory clinics using the following skills: vital signs, height and weight, blood drawing and testing, urine testing, throat and nasal swabs, injections, electrocardiograms, and infant measurements to name a few. They are trained to assist physicians with many types of procedures including minor surgeries. Students also learn the administrative side of a medical clinic and are trained to schedule appointments and perform insurance, coding and accounts receivable procedures.
Graduates work in many types of clinics, including family practice, cardiology, chiropractic, dermatology, endocrinology, hematology/oncology, internal medicine, pediatrics, podiatry, pulmonology, ophthalmology, optometry, and urology.
This diploma program can be completed in three terms minimum, and some courses may be completed online. During the final term prior to graduation, students spend 225 hours in a physician’s office practicing skills learned during the program. All tuition, fees, books, scrubs, required supplies, and related costs are the responsibility of the student.
How to get started
Accreditation
SCC’s Medical Assisting Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
The Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) has established thresholds to be reported on a yearly basis for outcomes assessment in medical assisting programs accredited by CAAHEP. The five-year weighted average for the Medical Assisting program at Southeast Community College for job placement is 85%, Graduate Satisfaction is 100%, Employer Satisfaction is 100% and Exam Pass rate is 94%. Click on the link below to see the most recent five-year threshold results.
Most Recent Five Year Threshold Results
Mission
To prepare well educated, competent and professional medical assistants for employment in a variety of medical offices.Employment Outlook
The employment of medical assistants is projected to increase 23.5 percent through 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with
formal training and certification. Prepare to enter
one of the nation’s fastest growing professions. Recent SCC
graduates report an average starting wage of $14.75 per hour.
Diploma Programs with Reduced Financial Aid Eligibility
Federal regulations [34CFR 668.8(k) and (l)] mandate that programs not leading to a degree, and all the courses within the program are not fully transferable to a higher degree, can only partially be paid by federal student aid. A specific federal formula determines the number of credits allowed to be paid by financial aid. At SCC, those programs and the number of credits eligible for federal financial aid are:
| Program | Number of Credits in the Program | Number of Credits Eligible for Financial Aid | Number of Credits Not Paid |
|---|
| Medical Assisting | 35 | 25 | 10 |
So, what does this mean?
If you enroll in one of the above-mentioned diploma programs, federal financial aid will not pay for the entire program. You will be responsible for the tuition and fees for the number of credits listed in the “Number of Credits Not Paid” column.
Please refer to the SCC catalog for current program requirements.
Starting Term(s)
Fall, Spring, Summer terms. Students waiting for acceptance may still be eligible to begin taking classes prior to acceptance. Contact Kathy Zabel for more information 402-437-2756.
View your calendar conversion plan.
Take the following program courses:
Take any 2 courses from the 6 areas below:
Oral Communication
Take SPCH-1090 SPCH-1110 or SPCH-2810
Written Communication
Take ENGL-1010 or ENGL-1110
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Take ANTH-1120 ARTS-1010 BIOS-1010 BIOS-1140 BIOS-2130 BIOS-2250 BIOS-2460 BSAD-2540 CHEM-1050 ECON-1200 ECON-2110 ECON-2120 ENGR-1020 ENTR-1050 GEOG-1400 GEOG-1420 GEOL-1010 GEOL-1060 HIST-2010 HIST-2020 HIST-2100 HIST-2110 HUMS-1100 MATH-1020 MATH-1300 MATH-1400 MATH-1600 MATH-2030 MUSC-1010 PHED-1000 PHIL-1010 PHIL-1060 PSYC-1810 PHYS-1017 PHYS-1030 PHYS-1100 PHYS-1150 PHYS-1410 PHYS-2110 POLS-1000 POLS-1080 SOCI-1010 SOCI-1020 or THEA-1010
Global Awareness and Citizenship
Take ANTH-1120 ARTS-1010 CHIN-1010 ECON-2110 GEOG-1420 GERM-1010 HIST-2100 HIST-2110 HUMS-1100 MUSC-2800 PHIL-2610 RELS-2610 POLS-1000 POLS-1080 POLS-1600 SIGN-1010 SOCI-1010 SOCI-1020 SPAN-1010 or SPCH-2110
Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Take BIOS-1010 BIOS-1140 BIOS-2130 BIOS-2250 BIOS-2460 CHEM-1050 CHEM-1090 ECON-2120 ENGR-1020 FSDT-1350 GEOL-1010 GEOL-1060 MATH-1020 MATH-1040 MATH-1050 MATH-1100 MATH-1150 MATH-1200 MATH-1300 MATH-1400 MATH-1600 MATH-2170 BSAD-2170 PHYS-1017 PHYS-1030 PHYS-1100 PHYS-1150 PHYS-1410 or PHYS-2110
Career and Life Skills
Take BSAD-1010 CHIN-1010 ECON-1200 ENTR-1050 FSDT-1350 GERM-1010 HLTH-1030 MATH-1040 MATH-2030 PHED-1000 PSYC-1250 PHYS-1017 SIGN-1010 or SPAN-1010;
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Global Awareness
Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Career and Life Skills
Admission Requirements
- Application to the program.
- Specific levels of Math, Reading, and Writing Placement Scores
- Transcripts from high school, GED or other colleges (if applicable)
Special Program Requirements
- 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.
- A current Basic Life support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by American Heart Association or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider by American Red Cross is required.
- Submit a completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (due during MEDA1205.)
- A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of 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 assessed for this CBC.
Please note: Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring certification. (Contact the American Association of Medical Assistants Certifying Board for more information.) - The following are required prior to the practicum rotation: a two-step skin test for tuberculosis (and/or a chest X-ray) and an influenza immunization.
- All MEDA and HLTH courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
- Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College that requires a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will be required to submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation.
- Students are required to attend a mandatory program orientation on campus after registering for MEDA1102.
Program Prerequisites:
High school biology and other natural sciences are recommended prerequisites for Medical Assisting students.
Practicum EducationThe Medical Assisting program prepares students for a career in medical assisting, including patient care, laboratory procedures and administrative skills. In addition, 240 hours of practicum experience is provided for students in cooperation with physicians in Lincoln and surrounding communities. It provides a unique opportunity to apply what is learned on campus to real-world situations in a physician's office.