RMA 2026 Snapshot (AMT)
If you are preparing for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam, these are the core facts to anchor your study plan.
| Item | Current AMT-Published Detail |
|---|---|
| Credential | Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) |
| Testing body | American Medical Technologists (AMT) |
| Exam length | 2.0 hours |
| Passing score | 70 (scaled) |
| Application fee | $150 (includes application, exam, and first annual fee) |
| Retake timing | No sooner than 45 days after a failed attempt |
| Attempt limit | 4 attempts for one certification |
| Published blueprint size | 210 questions across 4 work areas |
RMA Blueprint: What to Study Most
AMT's RMA content outline currently maps the exam this way:
| Work Area | Questions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology | 44 | 20.9% |
| Administrative Medical Assisting | 56 | 26.7% |
| Clinical Procedural Tasks | 39 | 18.6% |
| Clinical Patient Interaction | 71 | 33.8% |
| Total | 210 | 100% |
Practical implication
Your biggest score driver is Clinical Patient Interaction (33.8%), followed by Administrative Medical Assisting (26.7%).
If your time is limited, prioritize domains in this order:
- Clinical Patient Interaction
- Administrative Medical Assisting
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Procedural Tasks
Eligibility Paths (Why RMA Is Flexible)
AMT lists five eligibility routes for RMA:
- Education
- Competency and work-based learning
- Work experience
- Military
- Instructor
This route structure is one reason many candidates choose RMA, especially those with strong on-the-job or military backgrounds.
8-Week RMA Study Plan
Weeks 1-2: Build Core Coverage
- Review full blueprint and create a domain tracker.
- Start with Clinical Patient Interaction and Administrative Medical Assisting.
- Build a weak-topic log from every missed question.
Weeks 3-4: Procedures + A&P Integration
- Add Clinical Procedural Tasks blocks (specimen handling, infection control, ECG workflow, medication safety).
- Pair each procedure topic with relevant Anatomy and Physiology review.
- Practice mixed sets under light time pressure.
Weeks 5-6: Timed Domain Sets
- Run timed domain-specific quizzes.
- Push heavier volume in the two largest domains.
- Tighten charting, HIPAA, coding, and patient-communication decision rules.
Week 7: Full Mixed Simulations
- Complete at least 2 full mixed simulations.
- Focus review only on recurring misses and high-risk mistakes.
- Drill fast elimination strategy for difficult items.
Week 8: Final Readiness
- Short daily mixed sets + rationale review.
- Confirm logistics (ID, testing date, route, check-in timing).
- Avoid cramming new low-yield material in final 48 hours.
RMA Time Management: Why It Matters
With AMT's published 2-hour exam length and 210-question blueprint, pacing is tight.
- Move on quickly when stuck.
- Flag and return to uncertain items.
- Keep steady forward momentum to avoid end-of-exam time collapse.
After You Pass: Maintenance Requirements
AMT's CCP maintenance guidance uses a 3-year cycle. AMT's maintain-certification table places RMA in this grouping:
- 10 points per year
- 30 points per 3-year cycle
- $75 annual fee
Treat maintenance as a yearly habit, not an end-of-cycle scramble.
Free RMA Study Resources on This Site
- Study guide: RMA Study Guide
- Practice questions: RMA Practice Questions
- Flashcards: RMA Flashcards
Use all three together for best retention: guide for depth, flashcards for recall speed, and practice sets for decision accuracy.