Question 1
A caller says he has crushing chest pain and is sweating heavily. What should the medical assistant do?
Which medical assistant exam can you sit?
Answer four questions. The checker applies the AAMA's and NHA's own eligibility rules and tells you which exam is open to you. Confirm with the exam owner when you apply.
| CMA (AAMA) | Accredited program student or graduate, previous CMA (AAMA), educator, or the Alternative Pathway |
|---|---|
| CCMA | High school diploma or equivalent, plus a training program or supervised work |
Check your eligibility
The routes in full
- CMA (AAMA): a student or graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited medical assisting program; a previously certified CMA (AAMA); a medical assisting educator with at least 1,000 hours in an accredited postsecondary program; or the AAMA's Alternative Pathway for some other postsecondary programs and apprenticeships.
- CCMA: a high school diploma or equivalent, or one due within 18 months; plus a medical assistant training or education program within the last 5 years, or 1 year of supervised medical assisting work within the last 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
A medication label lists 0.25 g per tablet. How many milligrams is that?
Question 3
A medical assistant needs to spin one serum tube in the centrifuge. What must be done first?
Next step
Questions people ask
Do I need an accredited program for the CMA (AAMA) exam?
For most candidates, yes: the main route is a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program. The AAMA also lists a route for previous CMAs (AAMA), one for educators and an Alternative Pathway.
Does work experience count for the CCMA exam?
Yes: 1 year of supervised medical assisting work within the last 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5, with a high school diploma or equivalent.