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Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) Syllabus

Certification exams (e.g., AAMA's CMA, AMT's RMA) credentialing medical assistants in US clinics. The full Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) syllabus: 6 subjects, 25 chapters, 112 topics and 79 sub-topics, with 343 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
25Chapters
112Topics
79Sub-topics
343Flashcards

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) subjects

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

General Medical Knowledge and Foundations

4 chapters · 18 topics · 24 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Medical Terminology · 5 topics
  2. Anatomy and Physiology · 4 topics
  3. Behavioral Science and Communication · 5 topics
  4. Nutrition and Patient Education · 4 topics

Administrative Practice Management

4 chapters · 17 topics · 7 sub-topics · 54 flashcards

  1. Reception and Patient Flow · 4 topics
  2. Medical Records Management · 5 topics
  3. Written and Telephone Communication · 4 topics
  4. Office Equipment and Computer Concepts · 4 topics

Medical Coding, Billing, and Insurance

4 chapters · 17 topics · 11 sub-topics · 60 flashcards

  1. Diagnostic and Procedural Coding · 4 topics
  2. Health Insurance Systems · 4 topics
  3. Claims and Reimbursement · 5 topics
  4. Patient Accounts and Bookkeeping · 4 topics

Medical Law, Ethics, and Compliance

4 chapters · 17 topics · 11 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Legal Foundations of Medical Practice · 5 topics
  2. Patient Rights and Confidentiality · 4 topics
  3. Medical Ethics and Professional Conduct · 4 topics
  4. Risk Management and Compliance · 4 topics

Clinical Procedures and Patient Care

5 chapters · 26 topics · 17 sub-topics · 54 flashcards

  1. Infection Control and Asepsis · 6 topics
  2. Vital Signs and Patient Assessment · 5 topics
  3. Assisting with Examinations and Procedures · 4 topics
  4. Pharmacology and Medication Administration · 6 topics
  5. Emergency Care and First Aid · 5 topics

Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing

4 chapters · 17 topics · 9 sub-topics · 75 flashcards

  1. Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection · 4 topics
  2. Specimen Handling and Processing · 4 topics
  3. CLIA-Waived and Point-of-Care Testing · 5 topics
  4. Diagnostic Cardiology and Imaging Support · 4 topics

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) flashcards

343 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) syllabus?

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) covers 6 subjects: General Medical Knowledge and Foundations, Administrative Practice Management, Medical Coding, Billing, and Insurance, Medical Law, Ethics, and Compliance, Clinical Procedures and Patient Care and Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing.

How many chapters and topics are in the Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) syllabus?

25 chapters and 112 topics, broken down further into 79 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Clinical Procedures and Patient Care is the largest subject, with 26 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA) flashcards?

Yes — 343 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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