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NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Examination

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Your Study Path

NHA Professional License: Complete Roadmap

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

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Phase 1: Foundations, Terminology, and AnatomyYou are here

Learn medical terminology, body systems, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology basics, and healthcare system organization.

20
hours
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Phase 2: Clinical Patient Care (Vitals, Exams, Medications)

Master vital signs, patient positioning, injection techniques, medication administration, wound care, and general patient care procedures.

25
hours
3

Phase 3: Phlebotomy, EKG, and Lab Procedures

Study venipuncture technique, order of draw, specimen handling, 12-lead EKG placement, artifact recognition, and CLIA-waived testing.

20
hours
4

Phase 4: Infection Control, Safety, Law, Ethics, and Admin

Review standard precautions, sterilization, OSHA/BBP standards, HIPAA, medical law, scheduling, billing basics, and EHR systems. Complete all practice questions.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
80 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CCMA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
High school diploma or GED/equivalency required
Experience
Completion of a medical assistant training program within the last 5 years OR 1 year of supervised work experience within the last 3 years (or 2 years within the last 5 years)
Additional Requirements
  • Registration through NHA account required
  • Candidates have 6 months from registration to schedule and take the exam
  • Exam fee of $155–$165 is payable at registration
  • Certification must be renewed every 2 years with 10 CE credits and $179 renewal fee

CCMA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8–12 weeks for focused self-study

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

NHA / PSI Testing Centers / Live Remote Proctoring

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Candidates may retake the exam up to 3 times after a 30-day waiting period between each attempt. After failing the 3rd retake, candidates must wait 1 year before attempting again. Each retake requires a new exam fee of $155–$165.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$155–$165 exam application
Total Estimated Cost$155–$248 initial (exam + optional study materials)
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CCMA Exam Details

NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Examination

Administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Official Source
Scaled score 390 (200–500 scale, approximately 78%)
Passing Score
180
Questions
3
Hours
$155–$165 exam application (varies by registration pathway)
Exam Fee
Study time: No official study-hour estimate published by NHA
Prerequisites: High school diploma/GED plus completion of a medical assistant training program within the last 5 years OR 1 year of supervised work experience in medical assisting within the last 3 years.
Valid for: 2 years (renewable with 10 CE credits and $179 fee)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) content outline

Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science15 items (10%)

Healthcare systems, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, nutrition, psychology, scope of practice, and roles and responsibilities.

Anatomy and Physiology8 items (5%)

Body structures and organ systems, pathophysiology and disease processes, and microbiology fundamentals.

Clinical Patient Care84 items (56%)

Patient intake and vitals (14), general patient care (28), infection control and safety (15), point of care testing and laboratory procedures (9), phlebotomy (12), EKG and cardiovascular testing (6).

Patient Care Coordination and Education12 items (8%)

Patient education, health promotion, referral management, care coordination, community resources, and follow-up communication.

Administrative Assisting12 items (8%)

Scheduling, medical records management, EHR systems, billing and coding basics, insurance verification, and office procedures.

Communication and Customer Service12 items (8%)

Patient communication, cultural competency, de-escalation techniques, therapeutic communication, and professional conduct.

Medical Law and Ethics7 items (5%)

HIPAA, informed consent, patient rights, scope of practice, reportable conditions, advance directives, and ethical standards.

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What's Next After the CCMA?

After passing the CCMA, you can pursue these career paths

NHA CPT

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NHA CET

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CMAA

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