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Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)

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Your Study Path

CMAC AMCA Allied Health Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1You are here

Build foundations in anatomy, medical terminology, and infection control.

20
hours
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Phase 2

Master clinical skills: phlebotomy, ECG lead placement, medication administration, and specimen collection.

35
hours
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Phase 3

Study administrative skills: HIPAA, ICD-10/CPT coding basics, scheduling, and EHR documentation.

25
hours
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Phase 4

Complete timed 160-question simulations and targeted review of weak blueprint domains.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
100 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CMAC Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (minimum age 17)
Experience
One of three pathways: AMCA-approved test-site graduate (no additional fee), non-approved training program graduate within 1 year ($25 fee), or 1 year full-time work experience with employer verification ($25 fee)
Additional Requirements
  • Agree to and adhere to the AMCA Code of Ethics
  • Pay exam fee ($139) plus optional Live Remote Proctoring fee ($35) if testing remotely
  • Renew certification every 2 years with 10 continuing education credits and $15 renewal fee

CMAC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-12 weeks for most candidates completing a training program

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

AMCA (at approved test sites or via Live Remote Proctoring)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Candidates who do not pass may retake the CMAC exam by paying the exam fee again. Consult AMCA for any waiting period requirements.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$139 base exam fee
Total Estimated Cost$139 (in-person) or $174 (live remote proctoring option)
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Clinical, administrative, professionalism, and law/ethics scenarios aligned to the official AMCA CMAC blueprint.

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Adaptive explanations for clinical procedures, phlebotomy, ECG, infection control, and billing concepts.

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What You'll Study

17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CMAC Exam Details

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)

Administered by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Official Source
70% (approximately 112 of 160 scored questions)
Passing Score
175
Questions
2
Hours
$139 exam fee (+ $35 optional live remote proctoring fee)
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-120 hours
Prerequisites: Minimum age 17, high school diploma or equivalent, and one of: (1) graduate of AMCA-approved test-site training program within 1 year, (2) graduate of non-approved training program within 1 year ($25 application fee), or (3) minimum 1 year full-time work experience in a related field with employer verification ($25 application fee).
Valid for: 2 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) content outline

Clinical Medical Assisting60%

Infection control (16q), specimen collection and diagnostic testing (40q), patient intake (8q), assisting with physical examinations (13q), medication administration (11q), and electrocardiography (8q).

Administrative Medical Assisting26%

Office reception (10q), medical record management (10q), billing and insurance (11q), patient care coordination (5q), and office management (6q).

Professionalism10%

Professional appearance, behavior, communication, cultural competency, scope of practice, ethics, and teamwork in the healthcare setting.

Medical Law and Ethics4%

Recognizing ethical and legal issues, HIPAA compliance, patient rights, informed consent, and workplace legislation.

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What's Next After the CMAC?

After passing the CMAC, you can pursue these career paths

AMCA CPCT

Add a patient care technician credential to expand hospital-setting clinical competencies.

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AMCA CBCS

Advance into medical billing and coding with the AMCA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credential.

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CMA (AAMA)

Pursue the Certified Medical Assistant credential through AAMA for broader national employer recognition.

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CMAC Exam FAQ

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