CMA Exam Blog

Articles and guides for the AAMA Certified Medical Assistant exam.

CMA Practice Test — California 2026

Free CMA practice test for California — AAMA-style questions with answer explanations. Plus California salary data, top employers, and Pearson VUE testing locations.

How to Pass the CMA Exam (AAMA) on Your First Try — 2026 Guide

Step-by-step guide to passing the AAMA CMA exam — exam structure, 3-domain breakdown, 4-week study schedule, common mistakes, and free practice test.

CMA (AAMA) Exam Content Outline: All 8 Domains, Weights, and Structure

Complete breakdown of the AAMA CMA exam: 200 questions, 3 hours, 430 to pass, and all 8 content domains with weights so you know exactly what to study.

Free CMA Practice Test: 510 Questions Across All 8 Domains

Take a free CMA practice test with 510 original questions covering all 8 AAMA exam domains. Timed, with explanations, no signup wall.

CMA vs. CCMA vs. RMA: Which Medical Assistant Credential Should You Choose?

Side-by-side comparison of the CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), and RMA (AMT) credentials. Eligibility, exam format, renewal, cost, and which employers actually prefer.

CMA Exam Cost and Fees in 2026: Complete Breakdown

How much does the CMA exam cost in 2026? Full breakdown of AAMA fees, membership savings, retake costs, and total budget for medical assistants.

CMA Exam Eligibility Requirements: Who Can Actually Take It

Full breakdown of AAMA CMA exam eligibility: accredited program requirement, application windows, retake policy, and how it differs from CCMA and RMA.

CMA Exam Day: What to Expect at Pearson VUE

A practical walkthrough of CMA exam day at Pearson VUE: check-in, ID rules, exam format, built-in tools, and how you get your results.

CMA Recertification Guide: CEUs, Retesting, and Deadlines

Complete guide to CMA (AAMA) recertification. Learn the 60 CEU requirement, retake option, deadlines, and how to avoid losing your credential.

CMA Study Plan: 30, 60, and 90 Day Schedules for the AAMA Exam

Concrete 30-, 60-, and 90-day study schedules for the AAMA CMA exam. Pick the timeline that matches where you are, then follow the weekly breakdown to pass on the first try.