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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game

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About the AAMA Certified Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game

A free word game for the AAMA Certified Medical Assistant exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 13 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

  1. 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
  2. 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
  3. 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
  4. 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

Topics in the AAMA Certified Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game

2 terms

Vital signs

1 term

Workplace safety

2 terms

Emergency response

3 terms

Laboratory tests

1 term

Specimen testing

1 term

Laboratory quality

1 term

Respiratory testing

1 term

Immunization resources

3 terms

Legal and ethical issues

1 term

Medical directives

2 terms

Medical coding

1 term

Insurance types

1 term

Records management

Sources for these terms (20)

About the CMA (AAMA) Exam

The CMA (AAMA) credential validates entry-level medical assisting competency across general knowledge, administrative operations, and clinical tasks in ambulatory care settings.

Exam sponsor: AAMA / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

200 questions

Time Limit

160 minutes

Passing Score

405 minimum scaled score (scale 200-800)

Exam / Certification Fees

$125 AAMA members / $250 nonmembers

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: 69%, first-time administrations, July 2024–April 2025. first-time administrations, July 2024 to April 2025 (AAMA) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CMA 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 CMA vocabulary game work?

Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CMA 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 CMA terms come from?

OpenExamPrep researched each term from the AAMA / PSI 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 CMA (AAMA) exam?

AAMA describes a total of 200 multiple-choice items: 180 scored questions and 20 pretest items. Candidates are not told which items are pretest questions during the exam.

How long is the CMA (AAMA) exam?

The exam testing time is 160 minutes. Because the clinical domain is heavily weighted, pacing and scenario interpretation are key.