Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
What is a CCMA?
A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is a licensed support person who usually works in a doctor’s office or clinic — and in some states — in a hospital. Medical assistants may be trained for administrative duties, clinical duties or both, depending on the program they attend.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Measuring patient’s vital signs
- Recording their medical histories
- Preparing examination rooms
- Disinfecting medical instruments
- Drawing blood
- Giving injections
- Administering medication
Why do you need to certify?
The fundamental purpose of any professional certification program is to offer an independent, dependable assessment of the knowledge and skills comprehension required for having an edge in performing a professional role. This assessment, like any other, is typically accomplished by the successful completion of the given examination.
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is reserved for medical assistants who can meet the following eligibility requirements and take and pass the CCMA examination:
- Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent
- Must have successfully completed a training program or one year of work experience as a medical assistant
EXAM DETAILS
About the Test:
- Testing will take place at your school or at a PSI Testing Center near you
- Tests may be administered online or on paper
- You will need to present valid identification
- Test must be completed in one continuous session
CCMA Certification Exam Details:
- 150 questions, 20 pretest questions
- Exam time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
GETTING YOUR RESULTS
NHA will officially post your certificate results to your account page within two days of taking the test, and your printed certificate will arrive within two weeks.
If you take the written exam, results will be posted within two weeks on your personal account page.