CCMA Practice Test — Washington 2026

Washington state does not license medical assistants. The Washington Medical Commission regulates physicians and certain licensed providers, but MAs are not among them. Medical assistants work under physician supervision without any state certification requirement. The NHA CCMA credential is entirely voluntary in Washington — but most major employers list CCMA (NHA) or CMA (AAMA) as a preferred qualification. The CCMA is especially attractive for Washington MAs who trained on the job rather than through a formal accredited program, because the work-experience eligibility path makes certification accessible without returning to school. Certified MAs in Washington earn $6,000–$8,000 more per year than uncertified MAs in comparable roles — among the highest certification premiums in the country.

CertPrepAcademy offers a free CCMA practice test in NHA style — 35 questions for a quick warm-up or 70 questions for a full simulation — with detailed explanations for every answer. No account required. Start immediately — your progress is saved automatically. For targeted prep, use the topic quizzes to drill individual domains: Clinical Procedures, Patient Care, Pharmacology, and more.

The CCMA exam is administered by PSI on behalf of NHA. Schedule at any PSI testing center in Washington through the NHA candidate portal at nhanow.com after eligibility is confirmed. Major PSI testing center locations in Washington: Seattle (multiple sites), Spokane, Tacoma, Bellevue, Renton, Olympia. Two eligibility paths: • Path 1: Graduate of an NHA-approved or CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited medical assisting program. • Path 2: One year of full-time clinical work experience as a medical assistant (no formal program required). Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent. Photo ID required. Results available immediately at the testing center (pass/fail); official NHA certificate follows.

CCMA and CMA (AAMA) pay is very close in Washington — most employers treat the credentials as equivalent. The certified MA salary premium in Washington is $6,000–$8,000 per year over uncertified pay. Seattle and the Eastside (Bellevue, Renton) are the highest-paying markets in the state.

The CCMA credential is common across Washington's large regional health systems, urgent care networks, and community health centers — particularly because the work-experience path allows experienced MAs who trained on the job to certify without completing a formal program. Top Washington employers where CCMA is listed or accepted: • MultiCare Health System — Tacoma-based regional system covering the South Puget Sound area; CCMA and CMA accepted interchangeably in most MA postings. • Providence Health & Services (WA) — hospitals and clinics in Seattle, Spokane, and Walla Walla; CCMA accepted alongside CMA. • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health — Seattle system (CommonSpirit); CCMA recognized in physician practice and outpatient settings. • UW Medicine — University of Washington health system; CCMA listed as a qualifying credential alongside CMA in most MA postings. • Swedish Health Services — major Seattle system; CCMA and CMA treated as equivalent for MA hiring. • Community Health Plan of Washington — statewide FQHC network; CCMA is particularly common here because work-experience path candidates are well-represented in community health settings.

No. Washington state does not license medical assistants. There is no state board exam, no mandatory certification, and no state registration requirement. You work under the supervision of a licensed physician. Most major Washington employers prefer or require CCMA (NHA) or CMA (AAMA) certification, but that is an employer standard, not state law.

No. The CCMA is a national exam administered by NHA through PSI testing centers. The same 180-question exam is used in all 50 states. Washington has no separate MA exam. You schedule through nhanow.com after receiving eligibility confirmation from NHA. PSI has centers in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Bellevue, and Renton.

Yes — if you have one year of full-time clinical work experience as a medical assistant in Washington, you qualify for the CCMA's work-experience eligibility path. You do not need to complete an accredited MA program. Document your work history, apply through NHA at nhanow.com, and once eligibility is confirmed you can schedule your PSI exam date. This path is especially common in Washington's community health centers and urgent care networks, where many MAs trained on the job.