Free NCMA Exam Prep
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)
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Clinical Medical Procedures (Phlebotomy, ECG, Infection Control)You are here
Master the largest domain (57.6%): hand hygiene, sterile technique, vital signs, BMI, phlebotomy order of draw, capillary technique, ECG lead placement, and artifact recognition.
Law and Ethics
HIPAA Privacy and Security, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, CLIA, DEA scheduling, advance directives, informed consent, mandated reporting, and scope of practice (16% of exam).
Pharmacology and General Medical Knowledge
Drug classes, generic and brand names, dosage calculations, six rights, IM/SC/ID injection angles, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and disease recognition (14.4%).
Medical Administrative Duties + Practice Tests
Scheduling, EMR, peripheral devices, telephone techniques, CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS coding, prior authorizations (12%), then full-length timed practice exams.
Can You Take the NCMA Exam?
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- •Current student or graduate within the past 5 years of an NCCT-authorized high-school Medical Assistant program; current high-school students receive provisional certification after passing until required documents are submitted, OR
- •Current student or graduate within the past 5 years of an NCCT-authorized postsecondary Medical Assistant program, OR
- •Practitioner with at least 1 year (2,080 hours) of verifiable full-time MA experience within the past 5 years under a physician or primary care provider, OR
- •Completion of qualifying U.S. military Medical Assistant training within the past 5 years, OR
- •At least 1 year of current verifiable Medical Assistant teaching at an NCCT-authorized organization within the past 5 years AND 1 year of verifiable experience as a Medical Assistant practitioner
NCMA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks typical
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
NCCT-approved testing sites or NCCT remote proctoring through ExamRoom when available; remote candidates must pass the required system check
Retake Policy
After the 1st failed attempt, wait at least 30 days for attempt 2; after the 2nd, wait at least 30 days for attempt 3; after the 3rd, wait at least 90 days for attempt 4. After the 4th and each later failed attempt, wait at least 180 days, appeal to NCCT's Director of Testing, and provide evidence of remediation before the next attempt.
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What You'll Study
10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Infection Control and Sterilization
4 sections
Chapter 2: Patient Intake, Vital Signs, and Physical Examinations
4 sections
Chapter 3: Phlebotomy and Venipuncture Procedures
4 sections
Chapter 4: Specimen Handling, Laboratory Testing, and CLIA
4 sections
Chapter 5: Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) and Diagnostic Testing
4 sections
Chapter 6: Emergency Care, First Aid, and Patient Safety
3 sections
Chapter 7: Healthcare Law, Regulations, and Scope of Practice
3 sections
Chapter 8: Medical Ethics, Informed Consent, and Legal Documentation
3 sections
Chapter 9: Pharmacology, Dosage Calculations, and Medication Administration
5 sections
Chapter 10: Medical Administrative Duties, Coding, and Billing
6 sections
NCMA Exam Details
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)
Administered by NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) content outline
Infection control 15, Patient Intake/Care 32, Phlebotomy 15, ECG 10 (72 of 125 scored items)
HIPAA, scope, OSHA, CLIA, DEA, advance directives, informed consent (20 items)
Anatomy/physiology, med terms, drug classes, dosage calc, disease signs (18 items)
Scheduling, EMR, telephone, CPT/ICD/HCPCS coding, prior auths (15 items)
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What's Next After the NCMA?
After passing the NCMA, you can pursue these career paths
NHA CCMA
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NHA CPT
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NHA CET
Add an EKG technician credential
RBT
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