NHA (National Healthcareer Association)

CCMA (NHA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

NHA's high-volume credential for clinical medical assistants who take vitals, assist with exams, perform phlebotomy and EKGs, and support patient flow. A common hiring requirement in physician offices and clinics.

$1653 hours

What's on the exam

NHA CCMA Detailed Test Plan (2022 job analysis)

Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science

10%

Medical terminology · Body structure and organization · Basic pharmacology principles · Math and dosage fundamentals

Anatomy and Physiology

5%

Body systems and functions · Common pathology · Homeostasis · Disease processes

Clinical Patient Care

56%

Patient intake and vital signs · General patient care · Infection control and safety · Point-of-care testing and laboratory procedures · Phlebotomy · EKG and cardiovascular testing

Patient Care Coordination and Education

8%

Care coordination · Patient education and resources · Health coaching · Referrals and follow-up

Administrative Assisting

8%

Scheduling · Health records management · Billing and coding basics · Insurance and reimbursement

Communication and Customer Service

8%

Therapeutic communication · Professionalism · Cultural competence · Telephone and front-office etiquette

Medical Law and Ethics

5%

HIPAA and confidentiality · Scope of practice · Informed consent · Ethical standards

Frequently asked questions

How much does the CCMA (NHA) cost?

The CCMA (NHA) costs $165. Exam fee; programs often bundle prep and exam.

How long is the CCMA (NHA) and how many questions does it have?

180 items (150 scored, 30 pretest) — 3 hours.

What do you need to pass the CCMA (NHA)?

Scaled score of 390 (out of 500).

Can you retake the CCMA (NHA)?

30-day wait after the first two attempts; 1-year wait between attempts thereafter.

What is the best way to study for the CCMA (NHA)?

Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science 10%, Anatomy and Physiology 5%, Clinical Patient Care 56%, Patient Care Coordination and Education 8%, Administrative Assisting 8%, Communication and Customer Service 8%, Medical Law and Ethics 5%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.

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