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Key Facts: CCMA (NHA) Exam
150 + 30
Scored + Pretest Items
NHA CCMA test plan
3 hours
Exam Time
NHA CCMA test plan
390
Scaled Passing Standard
NHA candidate handbook
84/150
Clinical Domain Weight
NHA CCMA test plan
96%
Employers Requiring/Encouraging Cert
NHA (2025 Industry Outlook)
2 years
Renewal Cycle (10 CE credits)
NHA candidate handbook
NHA's CCMA test plan (2022 job analysis, active in 2026 prep) shows 150 scored items plus 30 pretest items in 3 hours, with Clinical Patient Care as the largest domain (84 of 150 scored items). NHA's candidate handbook uses a scaled passing standard of 390 and a 2-year recertification cycle. NHA also reports that 96% of employers require or encourage certification for medical assistants (2025 Industry Outlook).
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.
Questions
180 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score 390 (200-500 scale)
Exam Fee
Varies by pathway/sponsor (paid at scheduling) (NHA / PSI / Live Remote Proctoring)
CCMA (NHA) Exam Content Outline
Foundational Knowledge + A&P
Medical terminology, basic pharmacology, healthcare settings, body systems, and disease-process basics
Clinical Patient Care
Patient intake and vitals, general care, infection control, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG support
Patient Care Coordination and Education
Patient instruction, follow-up, care transitions, and health-literacy support
Administrative Assisting
Scheduling, registration, documentation workflow, and office coordination
Communication and Customer Service
Professional communication, patient-facing service, and de-escalation in clinical settings
Medical Law and Ethics
Confidentiality, consent, scope boundaries, and compliant documentation behavior
How to Pass the CCMA (NHA) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score 390 (200-500 scale)
- Exam length: 180 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: Varies by pathway/sponsor (paid at scheduling)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
CCMA (NHA) Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What score do I need to pass CCMA?
NHA's candidate handbook uses scaled scoring from 200 to 500, with 390 as the passing standard for exams covered by the handbook.
What are the current CCMA eligibility pathways?
NHA lists education and work-experience pathways: a high school diploma/equivalency plus either completion of a medical assistant program within 5 years or qualifying supervised work experience.
Where can I take the CCMA exam and when do results post?
NHA describes school-based testing, PSI test centers, and live remote proctoring. For online CCMA exams, NHA states official results are posted to the candidate account within two days of scoring.
How often do I renew CCMA certification?
NHA's handbook states a 2-year renewal cycle for most credentials and requires 10 continuing education credits per cycle (with a separate California trainer rule).