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CMA (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistant exam topics — the 3 content areas by weight
The CMA (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistant exam is built from 3 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. Weights reflect the official content outline.
Clinical Competency
59%Vital signs, asepsis, phlebotomy, injections, ECG
Administrative
23%Coding, billing, insurance, scheduling, records
General
18%Terminology, communication, law and ethics
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Content-area weights reflect the official CMA (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistant content outline. Confirm current details with AAMA. Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.