Medical Assisting
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska
Diploma
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
3 terms (about 12 months)
Program Cost
$6,566
total
Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting Program equips students with essential skills and traits for success in the health care sector. Key skills include taking vital signs, blood drawing and testing, assisting in minor surgeries, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance procedures. Traits for success encompass professionalism, effective communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and confidentiality. The program prepares students for roles like Certified Medical Assistant and Optometry Technician, with a projected 23.5% job growth in the field through 2024. Recent graduates report an average starting salary of $36,296 annually. The program is fully accredited by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Southeast Community College (SCC) is a public community college located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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