National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) — Information & Free Practice
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National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- Provider
- National Center for Competency Testing
- Format
- On-demand computer-based examination in English; standard four-option multiple-choice and alternative items.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 150; Scored questions: 125; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours
Examination outline
- Pharmacology and General Medical Knowledge (14.4%)
Clinical Medical Procedures (57.6%)
- Infection Control and Safety
- Patient Intake and Care
- Phlebotomy
- ECG
- Medical Administrative Duties (12%)
- Law and Ethics (16%)
Examination sources
- NCMA Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, title, effective month and controlling scope statement
- NCMA Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, content table, header
- NCMA Detailed Test Plan
p. 4, Essential Knowledge Base, heading and integrated-scope instruction
- NCMA Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, introductory examination specification
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 27, Exam Results
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 24, Testing Sites
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 19, Exam Scheduling
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 19, Cancellations, Rescheduling, and Refunds
- NCCT Medical Assistant Eligibility Criteria
p. 1, Choose Your Pathway
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 18, Supporting Documentation
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 23, Detailed Test Plans
- NCCT Forms and Documents
Certifications, Medical Assistant (NCMA), Detailed Test Plan link
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This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.