About This Certification

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential, awarded by the National Healthcareer Association, validates the clinical and administrative competencies of medical assistants working in ambulatory care, physician offices, and outpatient facilities. CCMAs perform both clinical procedures and front-office administrative tasks under physician supervision.

Exam Overview

The NHA CCMA exam consists of 180 multiple-choice questions (150 scored, 30 pre-test) with a 3-hour time window. Questions are scenario-based, testing applied knowledge across clinical and administrative domains in a realistic healthcare environment.

Exam Domains & Weighting

Domain	Description	Weight
Anatomy & Physiology	Body systems, medical terminology, disease processes, and laboratory values	10.0%
Patient Care & Clinical Procedures	Vital signs, specimen collection, injections, EKG, wound care, and patient preparation	29.0%
Diagnostic Testing & Results	Phlebotomy, urinalysis, point-of-care testing, and communicating results	16.0%
Administrative Duties	Scheduling, medical records, insurance verification, billing basics, and front-office operations	24.0%
Patient Communication & Education	Therapeutic communication, patient education, cultural sensitivity, and health literacy	13.0%
Safety, Infection Control & Legal	Standard precautions, OSHA, HIPAA compliance, emergency procedures, and professional ethics	8.0%