• The CCMA examination has a three-hour time limit. (National Healthcareer Association)
• The CCMA examination requires a scaled score of at least 390, with scores ranging from 200 to 500. (National Healthcareer Association)
• CCMA candidates must register again and pay the full examination price for each retake. (National Healthcareer Association)
• CCMA candidates must wait at least 30 days between the first three attempts and one year after the third unsuccessful attempt before testing again. (National Healthcareer Association)
• Full CCMA certification expires after two years. (National Healthcareer Association)
• CCMA renewal requires 10 continuing education credits and $195 every two years; reinstatement after more than 30 days but less than one year requires 15 credits and $391.50, while expiration exceeding one year requires retesting. (National Healthcareer Association)
• The CCMA examination is available at a school, at a PSI testing center, or through live remote proctoring. (National Healthcareer Association)
• CCMA eligibility generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus medical assistant training within five years or supervised experience of one year within three years or two years within five years, with provisional certification available to eligible students expecting graduation within 18 months. (National Healthcareer Association)
• CCMA computer-based exams provide immediate preliminary results at institutions, while PSI test-center and live remotely proctored results are available within 48 hours. (National Healthcareer Association)

Facts verified Oct 16, 2026 against National Healthcareer Association. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.