CCMA Exam Study Guides
Free study guides for all 10 NHA CCMA exam topic areas. Each guide covers key concepts, what to expect on the exam, and includes practice questions with explanations.
Clinical Procedures
19% of examPhysical exams, wound care, vital signs monitoring, injections, and clinical techniques.
Patient Care
17% of examDirect patient care, hygiene, mobility assistance, and patient advocacy.
Lab Procedures
12% of examPhlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, lab equipment, and urinalysis.
Safety & Infection Control
8% of examStandard precautions, PPE use, asepsis techniques, and OSHA compliance.
Administrative Duties
8% of examScheduling, EHR documentation, front-desk operations, and office management.
Pharmacology
10% of examDrug names, drug classes, administration routes, dosage calculations, and medication safety.
Anatomy & Physiology
5% of examBody systems, medical terminology, and disease processes relevant to clinical practice.
Law & Ethics
5% of examHIPAA, patient rights, scope of practice for CMAs, and professional ethics.
Communication & Customer Service
8% of examTherapeutic communication, cultural competence, telephone and written etiquette, conflict de-escalation, and professionalism.
Patient Care Coordination & Education
8% of examCare coordination between providers, referrals and discharge planning, community resource navigation, patient education and health literacy, and preventive-care and therapeutic-nutrition counseling.
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