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NHA® CCMACertified Clinical Medical Assistant
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential is offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and is one of the most widely recognized medical assistant certifications used by US outpatient clinics, urgent care, and physician offices.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the NHA® CCMA exam.
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 390 (on a 200-500 scale)
- Format & length
- 180 multiple-choice questions (150 scored + 30 pretest) · 3 hours
- Voucher cost
- $165 USD
- Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED + completion of an MA training program within the past 5 years (or 1 year of supervised work experience)
- Validity
- 2 years (10 CE credits per renewal cycle; NHA CE library free to certified members)
What’s tested
Key topics on the NHA® CCMA exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official NHA® CCMA exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Foundational Knowledge & Basic Science
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Clinical Patient Care
- Patient Care Coordination & Education
- Administrative Assisting
- Communication & Customer Service
- Medical Law & Ethics
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Medical assistant program graduates and entry-level clinical staff in outpatient practices pursuing a recognized MA credential. CCMA is widely accepted by employers and by state medical board MA registration rules where they exist.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
CCMA is one of the highest-volume entry-level allied-health credentials in the US (NHA issues tens of thousands of CCMA exams annually). Many ambulatory care employers list CCMA (or AAMA CMA) as preferred or required, and credentialed MAs typically earn measurably more than non-credentialed staff. With BLS projecting strong MA job growth through 2034, the exam is a low-cost, fast-payback credential.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
500 questions covering every objective on the official NHA® CCMA exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking NHA® CCMA unlocks every other Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
NHA® CCMA articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NHA® CCMA
How many questions does the NHA® CCMA bank have?
500 questions, organized into 7 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
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Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the NHA® CCMA content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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