Exam Domains
1 Patient Care Coordination and Education
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2 Infection Control
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3 Pharmacology
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4 Therapeutic Procedures
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5 Diagnostic Procedures
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6 Administrative Assisting
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7 Medical Law and Ethics
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Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear (computer-based, fixed-form)
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match registration exactly. Secondary ID (credit card, school ID) may be required by some vendors.
RenewalRequired -- CMA (AAMA): Valid for 5 years; renewal requires 60 continuing education units (CEUs) or retaking the exam. RMA (AMT): Annual renewal with CE requirements set by AMT. NCMA (NCCT): Annual renewal with CE requirements. CCMA (NHA): 2-year renewal with 10 CE hours required.
PrerequisitesHigh school diploma or GED; graduation from a medical assisting program OR 1 year of work experience as a medical assistant (recommended)
Retake PolicyCMA (AAMA): 60-day waiting period between failed attempts; maximum 3 attempts within a 12-month eligibility window. RMA (AMT): Retake policies set by AMT; contact AMT for current policy. NCMA (NCCT): 30-day waiting period. CCMA (NHA): 30-day waiting period between attempts.