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Washington CCMA Exam — Quick Facts

~$165
National CCMA fee
Required
Washington 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.
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CCMA Pay in Washington

Full salary breakdown →
$25.82/hr
Avg hourly wage
$54K
Avg annual salary
+6.49/hr
vs national avg

What's on the CCMA Exam?

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

Clinical & Patient Care
56% of exam
Administrative Assisting
8% of exam
Foundational Knowledge & Basic Science
10% of exam
Anatomy & Physiology
5% of exam
Medical Law & Ethics
5% of exam
Communication & Customer Service
8% of exam
Patient Care Coordination & Education
8% of exam

Try a Washington CCMA Practice Quiz

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

Washington Practice — 1 of 7

A medical assistant sustains a needlestick injury while drawing blood. What is the FIRST action to take?

How to pass the CCMA exam in Washington

  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), then complete Washington's state requirement
  5. 5When your practice test score reaches 80%+, you're ready for the real exam

Washington CCMA — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Washington require a separate medical assistant license?
Yes — Washington requires Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) in addition to CCMA certification.
Who gives the CCMA exam in Washington?
The CCMA exam is a national exam administered by NHA — the same exam in every state.
How much does the Washington CCMA exam cost?
The national CCMA fee is approximately $165. Washington's state requirement adds an additional fee on top.
What happens if I fail the CCMA exam in Washington?
NHA's retake policy is national: 3 total attempts, 30-day wait between each, 1-year wait after a 3rd failure.

Washington's State Requirement

Washington has 5 MA credential tiers (MA-C, MA-R, MA-P, MA-H, MA-EMT); MA-C is the broadest (includes phlebotomy/IV placement) and is the one CMA- or CCMA-certified technicians apply for. Requires passing one of 5 approved national exams (CMA and CCMA both qualify) within 5 years of application, plus a 7-hour HIV/AIDS course. National certification itself does NOT need to be maintained for MA-C renewal.

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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New to CCMA certification? Start here

Step-by-step guide to becoming a CCMA in Washington.

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See full Washington pay breakdown

Hourly and annual wages, and how Washington compares nationally.

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Looking at neighboring states?

Pay and state requirements vary by state — compare Washington with nearby options.

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