Free CMA Exam Prep
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
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Study guide on MometrixCMA AAMA Certified Medical Assistant License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation
Complete Medical Assisting Program
Confirm the current AAMA eligibility pathway and complete its program, practicum, transcript, attestation, or educator requirements.
Clinical Competency FoundationsYou are here
Prioritize patient workflow, safety, procedures, examinations, and pharmacology because Clinical Competency represents 59% of scored questions.
General and Administrative Domains
Study legal and ethical issues, communication, billing, coding, insurance, scheduling, and health information management (41% combined).
Practice Exams & Review
Take full-length timed practice exams. Focus on weak areas identified from practice tests. Review pharmacology drug classifications and lab values.
Can You Take the CMA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Select the AAMA eligibility category that accurately matches education, prior certification, alternative-program approval, or educator experience
- •Category-specific program, practicum, transcript, attestation, or verification requirements apply
- •No required waiting period between exam attempts
- •Up to 6 attempts within a 12-month period
- •Recertification required every 60 months (60 CEUs or reexam)
CMA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4-8 weeks after program graduation
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
No required waiting period. Maximum 6 attempts within 12 months beginning with the first attempt; a new application and full fee are required each time.
Total Cost Breakdown
Free CMA Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: ~65-70% (first-time). Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
200+ Practice Questions
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What You'll Study
7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction: CMA (AAMA) Exam Overview
3 sections
Chapter 1: General Knowledge (36%)
4 sections
Chapter 1B: Safety, Infection Control & Emergency Preparedness
2 sections
Chapter 2: Administrative Knowledge (28%)
2 sections
Chapter 3: Clinical Knowledge — Patient Care (20%)
2 sections
Chapter 4: Clinical Knowledge — Diagnostic & Lab (10%)
2 sections
Chapter 5: Professional Practice & Communication (6%)
2 sections
CMA Exam Details
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
Administered by AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) content outline
Patient intake and discharge, safety and infection control, procedures and examinations, and pharmacology
Legal and ethical issues plus communication
Billing, coding, insurance, appointment scheduling, and health information management
What's Included
7 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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