About the CACMA Examination

The CAlifornia Certified Medical Assistant examination is a comprehensive objective examination of the candidate’s knowledge of general, clinical and administrative medical assisting skills. It is designed for the entry level medical assistant.

How the Exam was Developed

CCBMA used a rigorous process involving the use of CCBMA credentialed medical assistants from all over California who served as subject matter experts. A Job Task Analysis (JTA) was facilitated by Professional Testing, Inc, an industry leader in assessment, evaluation and certification services. The JTA identified the tasks that need to be performed in a competent and safe manner as well as the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with responsibilities of a California medical assistant. The information gained from the JTA validated the test items on the new CACMA exam and helped ensure that CCBMA is adhering to standards of the credentialing industry.

Paving the “Road to Excellence”

CCBMA will be applying for accreditation for the CACMA certification from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCA is the accrediting body affiliated with the Institute of Credential Excellence. CCBMA will be offering the CACMA exam which is an all-inclusive updated version of the three California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) examinations which will be phased out by December 31, 2023.

Be a Trailblazer

CCBMA completed the CACMA “pilot” testing on August 31, 2023. The exam consisted of 140 scored questions with 20 unscored questions. CCBMA has begun taking applications for new CACMA exam testing will start November 1, 2023 for the new credential.