Certified Medical Assistant Practice Tests

CMA (AAMA)

Pass the CMA (AAMA) certification exam with our comprehensive practice tests. Practice 200 multiple-choice questions across clinical competencies, administrative duties, and general responsibilities with detailed explanations and AI-powered feedback.

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Duration

160 minutes

Questions

N/A

Cost

N/A
Where to register
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Issued by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Delivered via PSI testing centers. Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited medical assisting program.

Register on aama-ntl.org
01·Overview

Certification overview

The format, prerequisites, and what to expect on exam day.

Exam details

  • Total Questions

    200 multiple-choice

  • Duration

    160 minutes

  • Format

    Computerized, four 40-minute segments

  • Passing Score

    405 out of 800

  • Validity

    60 months (recertification required)

  • Attempts

    Up to 6 per calendar year

Prerequisites
  • Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting program, or
  • Graduate of an ABHES-accredited medical assisting program
  • High school diploma or GED required by accredited programs
  • Current CPR certification (requirements vary by program)
  • Clean background check (institutional requirement)
02·Domains

Exam domains

Topics on the official blueprint, with their relative weight.

01
General Responsibilities
Included in exam blueprint
  • Patient interaction and communication
  • Legal and ethical issues in healthcare
  • HIPAA and medical records management
  • Office safety and infection control
  • Professional conduct and scope of practice
02
Clinical Competencies
Included in exam blueprint
  • Patient assessment and vital signs
  • Phlebotomy and specimen handling
  • EKG and cardiac procedures
  • Medication administration assistance
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Diagnostic testing and lab procedures
03
Administrative Professional
Included in exam blueprint
  • Medical terminology and anatomy/physiology
  • Scheduling and appointments
  • Insurance and billing procedures
  • Medical records documentation
  • Communication and reception
  • Office equipment and technology
03·Key topics

What you actually study

Service families and concept clusters that show up across questions.

Clinical Skills

  • Vital signs measurement and documentation
  • Venipuncture and specimen collection
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Patient positioning and draping
  • Assisting with procedures

Medical Knowledge

  • Anatomy and physiology systems
  • Common medications and side effects
  • Pathophysiology of diseases
  • Lab values and normal ranges
  • Disease states and conditions

Administrative Duties

  • Electronic health records (EHR) systems
  • Insurance coding and billing
  • Patient scheduling systems
  • Medical correspondence
  • Financial management

Professional Standards

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Infection control protocols
  • Bloodborne pathogen standards
  • Scope of practice limits
  • Ethical decision-making

Patient Care

  • Patient communication techniques
  • Customer service excellence
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Assistance with patient procedures
  • Documentation accuracy
04·Study tips

How to actually pass it

Practical strategies for the weeks before, and the morning of.

Preparation strategy
  • Review your program curriculum and course materials thoroughly
  • Study medical terminology and anatomy/physiology systematically
  • Practice clinical scenarios that mirror real office situations
  • Focus on the 200 most commonly used medications
  • Work through the official AAMA exam content outline
  • Take practice exams under timed conditions
  • Review areas where you score below 75%
Exam day
  • Read each question carefully before selecting your answer
  • Do not leave questions blank, your best educated guess counts
  • Avoid second-guessing answers unless you catch a clear error
  • Watch your pacing to complete all 200 questions in 160 minutes
  • Remember that scope of practice questions appear frequently
  • Consider patient safety as the priority in clinical scenarios
  • Stay calm through the optional breaks and return focused

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