Certified Clinical Medical Assistants are essential team members at hospitals, urgent care facilities, doctors offices, and diagnostic laboratories. They are responsible for the following duties:
As advancements in medical technology rise, more employers are requiring national certification in the medical assisting field each year.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification
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Obtaining a CCMA certification demonstrates competency within the medical assistant field. CCMA credential holders have demonstrated a satisfactory understanding of the content domains that encompass the tasks and knowledge requirements of phlebotomists, as determined by a job task analysis.
Earning your CCMA through National Performance Specialists means you'll become nationally certified, which ensures employers you're continually updating your industry knowledge in the medical assistant field. Without this, a potential employer can't verify your medical assisting skills, decreasing your chances of being hired.
All NPS initial & renewal certification exams are remote proctored. NPS Remote Proctoring allows you to take your certification exam from the comfort of your home. Our advanced system provides you with 3 certification exam attempts and on-demand testing so you can test anytime without scheduling or going to a testing center.
Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant in 4 easy steps:
Medical Assistants who have completed a Medical Assistant training program or possess equivalent practical experience working in the field may register to sit for the CCMA certification exam.
The first step you need to take in your online CCMA certification is to register. Once you’ve completed your registration, you will receive access to your certification materials. Certification materials include complete comprehensive study materials, unlimited practice exams, and three attempts to take the certification exam.
Watch the video Certification Overview video below for an inside look at the certification process.
*Complete exam qualifications and requirements can be found in the NPS Candidate Handbook.
With our one-of-a-kind e-learning platform featuring intelligent automation, you will easily navigate your way through the certification process. The entire process is able to be completed online from the comfort of your home.
NPS advisor’s will also be made available to assist you throughout the CCMA certification exam process.
Though our advisors are here if you need them, we offer such an incredibly easy user experience, you’ll most likely not even need them until it’s time for your resume revision and job placement assistance once certified.
*NPS study materials and practice exams are included as optional preparation resources. Candidates are not required to access or complete them before taking the certification examination. After completing identity verification and receiving application approval, eligible candidates may proceed directly to the exam. Use of preparation resources does not guarantee a passing score or certification.
NPS offers on-demand online testing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Once you're prepared and all exam requirements are met, you can test when you're ready.
The CCMA certification exam has 100 multiple-choice questions with a 120-minute time limit. You may take the certification exam at any time, and you have a total of 3 attempts to pass the CCMA exam without any retake fees.
Each time you take a practice exam or the certification exam, you will be provided with a domain proficiency report that will show you the areas of the study materials you need to focus on to improve your score.
Upon completion of your national certification exam, your results will be provided to you within 1 hour.
Once you pass, your digital certification is issued immediately and is instantly verifiable. Exam results are available within 1 hour, provided no proctoring violation is identified.
The cost for your initial two-year CCMA certification period is $225.
Your competency-based study guide, unlimited practice exams, and three chances to take the CCMA certification exam are all included in the cost of your initial certification, as well as unlimited medically-driven resume revisions and job placement assistance.
On average, these services would cost over $450, but with NPS they are all included for one low cost of $225.
When you register for online testing you are able to complete the certification process online, at your own pace.
Upon receiving a passing certification exam score, your national certification is instantly submitted to the national registry. A digital copy of your certification is provided and stored in your NPS account for access at any time. You may download or print your certification for your and your employer's records. Your certification can easily be verified in the NPS Verification Portal.
NPS remains a proud member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.). You may view our membership using our Credly Badge that is issued by I.C.E.
NPS is the only certification agency that will provide you with all the tools you with a completely free study guide and unlimited practice exams at no additional cost. We understand everyone's circumstances are different and we strive to meet everyone's needs, no matter their financial background.
We expect NPS-certified members to present themselves professionally. National Performance Specialists is a subdivision of the National Association for Psychometric Competency Testing (NAPCT). We reserve the right to revoke certifications at any time if an NPS-certified member does not conduct themselves as a moral and professional member of the allied health community. NPS certified members are rigorously tested and held to the upmost standards.
Complete study materials and unlimited practice exams
Three attempts to pass the exam without retake fees
The largest network of allied health recruiters & staffing agencies
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Once you have passed the certification exam, your certification is able to be printed and verified.
National Performance Specialists is also partnered with the American Red Cross to provide job placement assistance to NPS Members and to assist the American Red Cross in recruiting quality candidates across the United States.
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