NHA CCMA Clinical Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NHA CCMA Clinical Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NHA CCMA Clinical Medical Assistant exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 40 exam terms across 12 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the NHA CCMA Clinical Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game
Foundational Basic Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Intake and Vitals
General Patient Care
Infection Control and Safety
Point of Care Testing
Phlebotomy Procedures
EKG and Cardiac Testing
Care Coordination and Education
Administrative Assisting
Communication and Customer Service
Medical Law and Ethics
Sources for these terms (43)
- NHA — Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Test Plan for the CCMA Exam · Source checked 2026-11-01
- AHRQ — Defining the PCMH (Patient-Centered Medical Home) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 21 CFR Part 1306 (Prescriptions for Controlled Substances) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus — Celiac Disease · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-01
- NIH NHGRI — Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms: Mitochondria · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus — Biopsy · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Pulse · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Vital Signs · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Breathing - Slowed or Stopped · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Body Temperature Norms · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CDC — Adult BMI Categories · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CDC — ACIP General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization: Vaccine Administration · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Visual Acuity Test · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FDA — Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus — Sprains and Strains · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Burns · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Ear Wax · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 42 CFR 414.202 (Definitions: Durable Medical Equipment) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- AHRQ PSNet — Computerized Provider Order Entry · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 29 CFR 1910.1030 (OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CDC — Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA Hazard Communication Standard) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 42 CFR 493.15 (CLIA Laboratories Performing Waived Tests) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Urinalysis · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Venipuncture · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Capillary Sample · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CLSI — Order of Blood Draw Tubes and Additives · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Lab Tests — Electrocardiogram · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Holter Monitor (24h) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CMS — Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): General Information · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CDC — Screening for Cervical Cancer · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CDC — Screening for Colorectal Cancer · Source checked 2026-11-01
- HealthCare.gov Glossary — Claim · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CMS — Fee-for-Service Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 42 CFR 411.404 (Criteria for Determining That a Beneficiary Knew That Services Were Excluded) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit — Communicate Clearly: Tool 4 · Source checked 2026-11-01
- AHRQ TeamSTEPPS 3.0 — Tool: Teach-Back · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CMS — HCAHPS: Patients' Perspectives of Care Survey · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164 (HIPAA Privacy and Breach Notification Rules) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MedlinePlus — Advance Directives · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Co-payment - Glossary | HealthCare.gov · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Co-insurance - Glossary | HealthCare.gov · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CCMA (NHA) Exam
The CCMA credential validates core clinical and front-office skills for medical assistants. NHA's current CCMA test plan uses 150 scored questions plus 30 pretest items in a 3-hour exam window.
Exam sponsor: NHA / PSI / Live Remote Proctoring. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
180 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score 390 (200-500 scale)
Exam / Certification Fees
$169 per attempt in the NHA store; paid when you apply (unless a school or employer sponsors the exam)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: 81.73%. overall, all 2025 attempts (NHA 2025 pass-rate report, 98,609 exams) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- NHA CCMA Certification Page · Source checked 2026-10-19
- NHA CCMA Test Plan (2022 Job Analysis PDF) · Source checked 2026-10-19
- NHA Candidate Handbook (PDF) · Source checked 2026-10-20
- NHA Annual Pass Rates 2025 (PDF) · Source checked 2026-10-20
- NHA Store: CCMA Exam Application (fee) · Source checked 2026-10-20
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CCMA vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CCMA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 40 CCMA terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CCMA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NHA / PSI / Live Remote Proctoring content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the CCMA exam?
NHA's CCMA test plan lists 180 total items: 150 scored questions and 30 pretest questions. You are not told which items are pretest during the exam.
How long is the CCMA exam?
The CCMA exam window is 3 hours. Because Clinical Patient Care is the biggest domain, candidates should pace for scenario-heavy clinical questions.