NHA CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NHA CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NHA CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 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 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Vocabulary Game
Foundational Knowledge
Anatomy and Physiology
Vital Signs and Intake
General Patient Care
Infection Control
Laboratory Procedures
Phlebotomy
EKG and Cardiovascular
Care Coordination
Administrative Assisting
Patient Communication
Medical Law and Ethics
Sources for these terms (50)
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Summary Test Plan · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Detailed Test Plan (2016 Job Analysis) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Test Plan for the CCMA Exam (2022 Job Analysis) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Distal — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Celiac disease - sprue — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Scurvy — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) — HealthCare.gov Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Referral — HealthCare.gov Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Circulation of blood through the heart — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Lymph system — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Anemia — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Fever — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Breathing - slowed or stopped — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Wheezing — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Pulse — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Body mass index — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Swelling — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Hives — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Sprains — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Shock — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 7: Adult Basic Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care · Source checked 2026-11-02
- PPD skin test — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Biopsy — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings (Updated September 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (Updated June 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR 493.15 — Laboratories Performing Waived Tests (2025 Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Sputum culture — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Venipuncture — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Capillary sample — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Holter monitor (24h) — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Electrocardiogram — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Accountable Care and Accountable Care Organizations — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Pap test — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FFS Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Copayment — HealthCare.gov Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Claim — HealthCare.gov Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Appeal — HealthCare.gov Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Patient portals - an online tool for your health — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Maximizing your teaching moment — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Communicating with patients — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR 164.530 — HIPAA Privacy Rule Administrative Requirements (2025 Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ICD-10 Codes — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Advance care directives — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Do-not-resuscitate order — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Body temperature norms: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the NHA CCMA Exam
The NHA CCMA exam is the most widely administered medical assistant certification exam in the United States, validating entry-level clinical and administrative competencies. The exam covers 7 domains with Clinical Patient Care accounting for 56% of scored questions. Sub-domains include patient intake and vitals, general patient care, infection control and safety, point of care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG/cardiovascular testing. CCMAs work in physician offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices performing clinical procedures and supporting patient care under physician supervision.
Exam sponsor: NHA / PSI Testing Centers / Live Remote Proctoring. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
150 scored items + 30 pretest items, all multiple-choice
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score 390 (200–500 scale)
Reported exam pass rate: 81.73%. 2025 calendar year, 98,609 exams administered (NHA) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Official sources
- NHA CCMA Certification Page · Source checked 2026-10-19
- CCMA Test Plan (2022 Job Analysis, PDF) · Source checked 2026-10-19
- NHA Candidate Handbook · 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
- NHA Certification Renewal (fees) · 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 44 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 Testing Centers / 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 NHA CCMA exam?
The CCMA exam has 150 scored multiple-choice questions plus 30 unscored pretest items, for a total of 180 questions in 3 hours. Pretest questions are interspersed throughout the exam and cannot be distinguished from scored questions, so answer every question carefully.
What score do I need to pass the NHA CCMA exam?
You need a scaled score of 390 on NHA's 200–500 scale to pass. NHA weights each exam form by question difficulty, so 390 is not a fixed percentage of questions answered correctly; scaled scoring keeps the standard the same across exam versions.