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The CCMA is passable with focused study, but it isn’t a gimme. NHA doesn’t publish an official
first-time pass rate, so treat specific numbers online as unverified. Here’s what it really takes.
What does passing require?
You need a scaled score of 390 out of 500. The exam rewards hands-on clinical
knowledge over memorized trivia.
What makes the CCMA challenging?
- It’s clinically detailed. Order of draw, EKG lead placement, injection angles,
and infection control all have precise, testable answers. - It’s broad for an entry credential. Beyond clinical skills, you’re tested on
basic science, patient education, communication, and medical law and ethics. - The clock matters. 180 questions in 3 hours rewards steady pacing.
How to make it easier
Drill the precise clinical facts (order of draw, lead placement, injection angles) until they’re
automatic, then practice full timed sets. Our bank gives you 590+ CCMA questions across 4 timed
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Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).