CCMA test plan: domains and question counts
The CCMA exam follows NHA’s test plan based on the 2022 job analysis (marketed by NHA as “CCMA 3.0”). It sets how many of the 150 scored questions come from each domain.
Where NHA gives a count only for the whole domain, the subdomain shows “—”. Domain names and question counts are facts about the exam; the wording of NHA’s documents is not reproduced here. Read the full test plan on NHA’s website.
1. Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science · 15 questions (10%)
| Subdomain | Scored questions | Tasks | Knowledge statements | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Systems and Settings | — | 0 | 8 | Health Care Systems and Settings questions |
| Medical Terminology | — | 0 | 5 | Medical Terminology questions |
| Basic Pharmacology | — | 0 | 11 | Basic Pharmacology questions |
| Nutrition | — | 0 | 4 | Nutrition questions |
| Psychology | — | 0 | 6 | Psychology questions |
2. Anatomy and Physiology · 8 questions (5.3%)
| Subdomain | Scored questions | Tasks | Knowledge statements | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structures and Organ Systems | — | 0 | 4 | Body Structures and Organ Systems questions |
| Pathophysiology and Disease Processes | — | 0 | 4 | Pathophysiology and Disease Processes questions |
3. Clinical Patient Care · 84 questions (56%)
| Subdomain | Scored questions | Tasks | Knowledge statements | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Intake and Vitals | 14 | 7 | 16 | Patient Intake and Vitals questions |
| General Patient Care | 28 | 21 | 33 | General Patient Care questions |
| Infection Control and Safety | 15 | 9 | 19 | Infection Control and Safety questions |
| Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures | 9 | 9 | 11 | Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures questions |
| Phlebotomy | 12 | 15 | 25 | Phlebotomy questions |
| EKG and Cardiovascular Testing | 6 | 7 | 11 | EKG and Cardiovascular Testing questions |
4. Patient Care Coordination and Education · 12 questions (8%)
| Subdomain | Scored questions | Tasks | Knowledge statements | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Care Coordination and Education | 12 | 10 | 12 | Patient Care Coordination and Education questions |
5. Administrative Assisting · 12 questions (8%)
| Subdomain | Scored questions | Tasks | Knowledge statements | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assisting | 12 | 22 | 23 | Administrative Assisting questions |
6. Communication and Customer Service · 12 questions (8%)
| Subdomain | Scored questions | Tasks | Knowledge statements | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Customer Service | 12 | 13 | 21 | Communication and Customer Service questions |
7. Medical Law and Ethics · 7 questions (4.7%)
| Subdomain | Scored questions | Tasks | Knowledge statements | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Law and Ethics | 7 | 7 | 9 | Medical Law and Ethics questions |
Facts checked against NHA’s test plan and Candidate Handbook on October 21, 2026. Rules can change: confirm with NHA before your exam. CCMA Prep is an independent app, not made by or connected to NHA.
Sources
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Test Plan - Based on 2022 Job Analysis · National Healthcareer Association