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District of Columbia CCMA Exam — Quick Facts

~$165
National CCMA fee
Not required
District of Columbia state credential
390/500
Passing score (national)
Retake policy: 3 total attempts, 30-day wait between each, 1-year wait after a 3rd failure. National policy — same in every state.

CCMA Pay in District of Columbia

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$26.8/hr
Avg hourly wage
$56K
Avg annual salary
+7.47/hr
vs national avg

What's on the CCMA Exam?

The CCMA exam is the same nationally, including in District of Columbia, and covers 7 domains. Click any to open the study guide and practice questions.

Try a District of Columbia CCMA Practice Quiz

Answer 7 sample questions — one from each CCMA domain — to see where you stand before exam day.

District of Columbia Practice — 1 of 7

A CMA is using the teach-back method to confirm a patient understands new medication instructions. Which statement best demonstrates this technique?

How to pass the CCMA exam in District of Columbia

  1. 1Meet NHA eligibility — an accredited program, or 1-2 years of qualifying work experience
  2. 2Take our free diagnostic test to find your weak domains before exam day
  3. 3Study the domains where you scored below 70% using our study guides and job-task guides
  4. 4Register for the national CCMA exam (~$165)
  5. 5When your practice test score reaches 80%+, you're ready for the real exam

District of Columbia CCMA — Frequently Asked Questions

Does District of Columbia require a separate medical assistant license?
No — District of Columbia has no separate state license requirement beyond CCMA certification.
Who gives the CCMA exam in District of Columbia?
The CCMA exam is a national exam administered by NHA — the same exam in every state.
How much does the District of Columbia CCMA exam cost?
The national CCMA fee is approximately $165. District of Columbia has no additional state fee.
What happens if I fail the CCMA exam in District of Columbia?
NHA's retake policy is national: 3 total attempts, 30-day wait between each, 1-year wait after a 3rd failure.

Learn the real on-the-job tasks

The CCMA exam tests your knowledge of real medical assistant work. These guides walk through 10 real tasks — vitals, venipuncture, EKGs, patient intake, and more.

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Step-by-step guide to becoming a CCMA in District of Columbia.

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See full District of Columbia pay breakdown

Hourly and annual wages, and how District of Columbia compares nationally.

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