CCMA at a glance
CCMA test plan (2022 job analysis)
| Domain | Scored items |
|---|---|
| Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science | 15 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 8 |
| Clinical Patient Care (intake/vitals 14, general care 28, infection control 15, POC/lab 9, phlebotomy 12, EKG 6) | 84 |
| Patient Care Coordination and Education | 12 |
| Administrative Assisting | 12 |
| Communication and Customer Service | 12 |
| Medical Law and Ethics | 7 |
Eligibility and rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pathway 1 | High school diploma/GED + a medical assistant training program completed within the last 5 years |
| Pathway 2 | High school diploma/GED + 1 year of supervised medical assisting work in the last 3 years (or 2 years in the last 5) |
| Delivery | PSI test center, live remote proctoring, or approved school site |
| Retakes | 3 attempts, at least 30 days apart |
| Renewal | Every 2 years with 10 CE credits; 1 year to reinstate after expiring |
6-week study plan
- Weeks 1-3: Clinical Patient Care
Vitals, injections, infection control, phlebotomy order of draw and EKG basics - 56% of the exam.
- Week 4: Foundations and A&P
Medical terminology, body systems, scope of practice.
- Week 5: Admin, communication, law
Scheduling, insurance basics, HIPAA, consent.
- Week 6: Timed practice
Two full-length timed tests and review every miss.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the CCMA exam?
180: 150 scored and 30 unscored pretest questions, in 3 hours.
What score do I need to pass the CCMA?
A scaled score of 390 on a 200-500 scale.
Can I take the CCMA without going to school?
Yes, with 1 year of supervised medical assisting work in the last 3 years (or 2 in the last 5) plus a high school diploma or equivalent.
How do I renew my CCMA?
Every 2 years: complete 10 CE credits and pay the recertification fee.
How much does the CCMA exam cost?
NHA lists the current fee in its online shop; we have not listed a number because published figures differ - check at registration.
Sources
- NHA - CCMA Test Plan (2022 job analysis) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- NHA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- NHA - Candidate Handbook (accessed 2026-09-23)