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Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

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13
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Updated January 2026
Your Study Path

CMA Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Complete Medical Assisting Program

Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program. Programs typically take 1-2 years and include a clinical externship.

0
hours
2

General & Clinical Knowledge FoundationsYou are here

Master anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, vital signs, and clinical procedures. These two domains combine for 72% of the exam.

80
hours
3

Administrative Knowledge & Billing

Study insurance billing, ICD/CPT coding basics, scheduling, medical records management, EHR systems, and office management (28% of exam).

40
hours
4

Practice Exams & Review

Take full-length timed practice exams. Focus on weak areas identified from practice tests. Review pharmacology drug classifications and lab values.

30
hours
Estimated total study time
150 hours
That's about 15 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CMA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
No minimum age requirement
Education
Must graduate from a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES
Additional Requirements
  • Must be a recent graduate (within 12 months) or currently certified/recertifying
  • Program must include clinical externship component
  • 90-day waiting period between retake attempts
  • Up to 3 attempts within a 12-month period
  • Recertification required every 60 months (60 CEUs or reexam)

CMA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks after program graduation

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

90-day waiting period between attempts. Maximum 3 attempts within a 12-month period. Full exam fee required for each retake.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee\$250 (AAMA member) / \$300 (non-member)
Application Fee\$0 (included in exam fee)
Total Estimated Cost\$250-300 total
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CMA Exam Details

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

Administered by AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)

Official Source
430/750 (scaled score, ~64%)
Passing Score
200
Questions
4
Hours
\$250 (AAMA member) / \$300 (non-member)
Exam Fee
Study time: 150-250 hours
Prerequisites: Graduate from CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program
Valid for: 60 months (must recertify every 5 years via 60 CEUs or reexam)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) content outline

General Knowledge (36%)36%

Anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, nutrition, psychology

Administrative Knowledge (28%)28%

Medical business practices, scheduling, records management, insurance billing, coding basics

Clinical Knowledge (36%)36%

Vital signs, clinical procedures, specimen collection, lab procedures, diagnostic testing, patient communication, legal/ethics

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