CMA Practice Test
Your complete resource for passing the Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) Exam.
📊 Complete CMA Mock Exams
CMA Practice Test 1
Full simulation covering Clinical, Admin, and General competencies. Start here.
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CMA Practice Test 2
Realistic questions on phlebotomy, EKGs, and billing.
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CMA Practice Test 3
Focused review of pharmacology, safety, and medical ethics.
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CMA Practice Test 4
Advanced questions on anatomy, office management, and law.
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CMA Practice Test 5
Final comprehensive review to ensure exam readiness.
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Free CMA Practice Test 200 Questions
🎯 Section-Wise Practice
Clinical Competency
Domain 1 (59%): Anatomy, Phlebotomy, Pharmacology, Vitals.
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Administrative Competency
Domain 2 (25%): Scheduling, Billing, Coding, Records.
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General Competency
Domain 3 (16%): Law, Ethics, Psychology, Communication.
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📚 CMA (AAMA) Exam Guide
1. About the CMA Exam
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential is the gold standard for medical assisting, awarded by the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants). It validates competence in both clinical and administrative areas of medical practice.
2. Eligibility Requirements
To sit for the CMA exam, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Route 1: Graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Medical Assisting program (recent graduate).
- Route 2: Non-recent graduate of an accredited program (needing recertification).
- Route 3: Recertification for previously certified CMAs.
3. Exam Format & Fees
| Total Questions | 200 Multiple Choice (180 scored) |
|---|---|
| Time Limit | 160 Minutes (2 hours 40 minutes) |
| Passing Score | 430 / 800 |
| Exam Fee | $125 (Member) / $250 (Non-member) |
| Testing Center | PSI |
4. Syllabus Breakdown (The 3 Domains)
The exam is heavily weighted towards clinical skills, but you must pass all sections.
Domain 1: Clinical Competency (59%)
- Anatomy & Physiology: Body systems, Terminology.
- Patient Care: Vitals, History, Visual acuity.
- Procedures: Phlebotomy, EKG, Injections, Minor surgery assist.
- Pharmacology: Dosage calc, Routes, Med safety.
- Infection Control: Asepsis, Sterilization, OSHA.
Domain 2: Administrative (25%)
- Front Office: Scheduling (Wave/Cluster), Phones.
- Finances: Billing (CMS-1500), Coding (ICD-10/CPT), Insurance.
- Medical Records: EHR navigation, HIPAA compliance.
Domain 3: General (16%)
- Legal & Ethical: Consent, Scope of Practice, Advance Directives.
- Communication: Professionalism, Patient Psychology (Grief stages).
- Safety: Emergency preparedness, First Aid/CPR.
5. High-Yield Topics to Master
- Phlebotomy: Order of Draw (Blue -> Red -> Green -> Lavender).
- EKG: Lead placement (V1-V6) and artifact identification.
- Pharmacology: Injection angles (IM 90°, SubQ 45°, ID 15°) and basic math.
- Billing: Difference between ICD-10 (Diagnosis) and CPT (Procedure) codes.
- Legal: Informed Consent vs Implied Consent.
6. Career & Salary Outlook
CMAs are in high demand in outpatient clinics and hospitals.
| Job Role | Environment |
|---|---|
| Certified Medical Assistant | Primary Care / Specialty Clinics |
| Clinical MA | Hospitals, Urgent Care |
| Administrative MA | Front Office, Billing Dept |
| Phlebotomist / EKG Tech | Labs, Cardiology Clinics |