Medical Assisting

The Medical Assistant Program at Lone Star College-CyFair equips students with a diverse skill set, covering administrative duties, clinical tasks, patient education, specialized procedures, and safety protocols.

Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Duties: Handling patient interactions, medical records, appointments, billing, and correspondence
- Clinical Tasks: Performing lab work, basic tests, administering medications, drawing blood, taking x-rays, and dressing changes
- Patient Education: Instructing on medications, diets, and post-procedure care
- Specialized Procedures: Practicing vital signs, venipuncture, injections, and electrocardiograms
- Safety Protocols: Training on infectious diseases, sharps injuries, bloodborne pathogens, chemical exposure, ergonomic hazards, and stress management

Program Features at Lone Star College-CyFair:
- Job Placement Rate: 86% job placement for 2020 graduates
- Graduate Satisfaction: 100% satisfaction rate over the past five years
- Retention Rate: 100% retention for the 2020 admission cohort
- Employer Satisfaction: 100% satisfaction rate with graduates over the past five years
- Certification Success: 100% CMA national pass rate for 2020 graduates

Occupational Risks for Medical Assistants:
- Infectious Diseases: Handling exposure to diseases like COVID and influenza
- Sharps Injuries: Risks associated with venipunctures, injections, and capillary sticks
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Handling bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials
- Chemical Exposure: Protocols for chemical exposure and drug handling
- Ergonomic Hazards: Risks from lifting, sitting, and repetitive tasks
- Latex Allergies: Addressing latex allergies with alternative options
- Stress Management: Acknowledging stress in the profession and encouraging self-care practices

For more information, prospective students can attend an information session or contact the Medical Assistant Program at Lone Star College-CyFair.