NHA — National Healthcareer Association

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

The NHA CCMA is a widely recognized medical-assistant credential in the United States. The computer-based, multiple-choice exam (150 scored items plus 30 unscored pretest items, 3 hours) covers foundational knowledge, anatomy and physiology, clinical patient care, patient care coordination and education, administrative assisting, communication and customer service, and medical law and ethics. ExamReady aligns its practice questions to the NHA CCMA test plan.

Set by NHA; see your NHA account at registration

Cost

2 years from the issue date

Validity

★★★☆☆

Difficulty

10 continuing-education credits every 2 years (per the NHA candidate handbook)

Renewal

Who is this credential for?

Allied-health students and career-changers who want a flexible, employer-recognized credential accepted in physician offices, urgent care, and outpatient clinics nationwide.

Renewal requirements

10 continuing-education credits every 2 years (per the NHA candidate handbook)

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