Medical Assistant
Why you want to be a medical assistant.
One of the fastest growing positions in the health care field, a career as a medical assistant gives you the opportunity of working in a wide variety of settings – from physician offices and clinics, to hospitals and outpatient facilities, as well as nursing and residential care facilities. You’ll also enjoy variety in the work you do, such as administrative support, appointment scheduling, correspondence and bookkeeping, taking patient medical histories, providing patient education and preparing specimens and exam rooms.
Why you want to come to Nebraska Methodist College.
When you choose Nebraska Methodist College, you’ll know in an instant you made the right choice. Our medical assistant program is designed to give you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to do well in the real world. Everything is geared toward you -- from our instructors, to our state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, to the hands-on learning you do in physicians’ offices and clinics, even the tuition that’s just a fraction of the cost of other programs. Earn your certificate in as little as 12 months. Then, go on to earn your associate’s degree with the convenience of our online classes.
Learn more about NMC's Medical Assistant Program with Matt Geiler:
Program Information
- Medical Assistant Fact Sheet with curriculum
- Flexible hours, classes meet Tuesday-Friday 8:30-2:30
- The expertise of a health care college - this is what we do BEST!
- Assistance with securing financial aid and scholarships
- Externship offers realy world experience - during the fourth term of the program students gain pratical experience through a 10-week, non-paid, supervised externship at one of Methodist Health System's Physician's Clinics or other approved clinical providers
Progam Admission Criteria
Applicants are evaluated basis of the following criteria:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Demonstration of success in science and math courses (from either high school or college)
- Demonstration of good physical health
- Demonstration of good written and verbal communication skills
- College courses for transfer must be earned at a regionally accredited college and must be completed with a "C-" grade or above
Program Application Process and Deadlines
To be considered for admission the following items must be submitted to the Admissions Office:
- NMC Undergraduate Application with $25 application fee
- Written personal statement
- Official high school transcript
- If appropriate, official GED test scores
- ACT or SAT official scores (if applicable)
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
Classes begin in August. Applications will be reviewed until the class is filled. Students may apply at anytime. Qualified applicants will meet with admissions and the program director as part of the process. The meeting will be scheduled upon receipt of all application materials.
Financing Your Education
The cost of attendance $11,995 includes: tuition, fees, and books. The cost of the program is one-third the cost of other programs in the Omaha area. A scholarship valued at $2,400 is also available to qualified students. The Financial Aid Office staff is dedicated to helping students realize their educational dreams. We can help students clarify the application process and determine award eligibility. We also help students understand what financial resources they have as well as determine the amount they will be responsible for paying each semester. Throughout this process we locate additional funds when needed and assess special situations.
Meet the Faculty
Marcia Franklin, RN, MSN
Medical Assistant Program Director
Contact admissions or apply now!
Melissa Siedlik
Recruitment & Admission Coordinator
Phone (800) 335-5510, or in Omaha (402) 354-7206
