The course

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  Start here

  CCMA: 180 items in 3 hours. CMA (AAMA): 200 questions in 160 minutes.

  Free: A tour of the medical assistant exams
• 2

  Terminology, anatomy and pharmacology

  CCMA: Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science 15, Anatomy and Physiology 8. CMA (AAMA): part of Clinical Competency.

  Building medical termsBody systems in briefMedication classes and nutrition35 questions
• 3

  Patient intake and vital signs

  CCMA: Patient Intake and Vitals 14. CMA (AAMA): part of Clinical Competency.

  Free: Taking vital signsIntake interviews and charting33 questions
• 4

  Exams, procedures, medications and emergencies

  CCMA: General Patient Care 28. CMA (AAMA): part of Clinical Competency.

  Exams, positions and proceduresGiving medications safelyOffice emergencies33 questions
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  Infection control and safety

  CCMA: Infection Control and Safety 15. CMA (AAMA): part of Clinical Competency.

  Breaking the chain of infectionWorkplace safety30 questions
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  Lab tests, phlebotomy and EKG

  CCMA: Point of Care Testing 9, Phlebotomy 12, EKG 6. CMA (AAMA): part of Clinical Competency.

  Free: Drawing bloodPoint-of-care tests and specimensRunning a 12-lead EKG34 questions
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  Communication and patient education

  CCMA: Care Coordination and Education 12, Communication and Customer Service 12. CMA (AAMA): part of General.

  Talking with patientsCoordinating care and teaching33 questions
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  Law and ethics

  CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics 7. CMA (AAMA): part of General.

  Protecting patient informationConsent, scope and liability33 questions
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  Scheduling, records, billing and coding

  CCMA: Administrative Assisting 12. CMA (AAMA): Administrative, 20%.

  Scheduling and recordsCoding, claims and patient balances36 questions