CMA (AAMA) Study Guide 2026–2027 — Redesigned Illustrated Edition | 200 Practice Questions

Prepare for the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam with a complete, illustrated study guide that follows the current AAMA content outline and includes 200 practice questions with detailed answer explanations.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• 107 pages, 8.5 × 11 in, print-ready PDF with a clickable table of contents
• Current exam facts: 200 questions (180 scored), four 40-minute segments (160 minutes), the 200–800 scaled score and 405 passing score, fees, eligibility, retake limits, and recertification, plus the three categories and their weights (Clinical Competency 59%, General 21%, Administrative 20%)
• Clinical workflow: vital signs and blood pressure categories, medical terminology, the patient interview, SOAP documentation, preventive screenings, CAM therapies, and nutrition
• Safety and infection control: the chain of infection, asepsis, standard and transmission-based precautions, PPE sequence, OSHA standards, regulated waste, emergencies, CPR and first aid, and quality assurance
• Procedures and examinations: exam positions and instruments, eye, ear, and orthopedic procedures, surgical asepsis, ECG waves and lead placement, wound care and dressings, anatomy and physiology, sterilization, and laboratory testing and specimen collection
• Pharmacology: drug classes, pharmacokinetics, controlled substances, rights of administration, dosage calculations, injection angles and sites, storage, and immunizations
• Legal and ethical issues, communication and professionalism, billing, coding, and insurance, and scheduling, reception, and health information management
• 70+ quick-reference tables and 12 labeled diagrams, including pulse sites, the chain of infection, the ECG cycle, chest lead placement, pressure injury stages, blood flow through the heart, the order of draw, and injection angles
• A final review checklist of key concepts
• 2 practice tests with 100 questions each (200 total), organized by exam category and topic
• Complete answer keys with an explanation for every question
• Three-month and one-month study schedules, FAQs, test-taking strategies, and test-anxiety techniques

WHO IT'S FOR

• Medical assisting students and graduates preparing for the CMA (AAMA) exam
• Working medical assistants pursuing certification or recertification by exam
• Instructors and program directors supporting CMA exam preparation

FORMAT

Instant digital download. Study on any device or print at home. No physical item will be shipped.

PLEASE NOTE

CMA (AAMA)® is a registered trademark of the American Association of Medical Assistants. This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMA or any testing organization.