Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science: 15 items
Anatomy and Physiology: 8 items
Clinical Patient Care: 84 items
Patient Intake and Vitals: 14 items
General Patient Care: 28 items
Infection Control and Safety: 15 items
Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures: 9 items
Phlebotomy: 12 items
EKG and Cardiovascular Testing: 6 items
Patient Care Coordination and Education: 12 items
Administrative Assisting: 12 items
Communication and Customer Service: 12 items
Medical Law and Ethics: 7 items
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Examination Details
Based on a job analysis completed in 2022.
Both summary and detailed outlines are provided, including task and knowledge statements.
Detailed Examination Outline
Domain 1: Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science
Tasks: Knowledge of healthcare systems, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, nutrition, and psychology.
Key Areas:
Health care systems and settings
Medical terminology and common abbreviations
Basic pharmacology and drug classifications
Nutrition and dietary guidelines
Developmental stages and mental health conditions
Domain 2: Anatomy and Physiology
Tasks: Knowledge of body structures and organ systems, pathophysiology, and disease processes.
Key Areas:
Cell structure and functions
Signs, symptoms, and diagnostic measures of diseases
Domain 3: Clinical Patient Care
Tasks: Includes patient intake and vitals, general patient care, infection control, laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, and cardiovascular testing.
Key Areas:
Patient safety and identification
Vital signs and measurements
Preparation and administration of medications
Sterilization techniques
Phlebotomy procedures
EKG lead placements and tests
Domain 4: Patient Care Coordination and Education
Tasks: Includes review and coordination of patient records, facilitating compliance, and providing education.
Key Areas:
Preventive medicine and screenings
Coordination with healthcare providers
Telehealth education
Domain 5: Administrative Assisting
Tasks: Includes scheduling, monitoring appointments, insurance verification, and documentation.
Key Areas:
Appointment scheduling and prioritization
Billing and insurance compliance
Maintaining medical records
Domain 6: Communication and Customer Service
Tasks: Effective communication addressing diversity, handling challenging situations, and professionalism.
Key Areas:
Cultural and psychosocial considerations
Patient communication styles
Conflict management
Domain 7: Medical Law and Ethics
Tasks: Legal and ethical compliance, obtaining patient consent, and protecting patient privacy.