Does the CCMA Expire?
Yes, your certification expires and requires periodic renewal through continuing education. If you let it lapse and miss the one-year reinstatement window, it becomes invalid entirely.
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- Does the credential expire?
- Yes, it expires. You must complete continuing education and pay a fee to keep it active. Consult the official NHA handbook for your exact renewal cycle length.
- How do I renew my certification?
- You renew by earning continuing education credits during your active certification period. You submit these credits and pay your renewal fee through your online account.
- How many continuing education credits do I need?
- The exact number of required CE credits changes periodically. Review the current NHA guidelines to find the specific credit hours required for your current cycle.
- What happens if I miss my renewal date?
- Your certification lapses immediately. You then enter a one-year reinstatement window where you can still recover your credential.
- How do I reinstate a lapsed certification?
- During the one-year grace period, you must complete your missing continuing education credits and pay a reinstatement penalty. Check the certifying body's website for current fee amounts.
- What if my certification has been lapsed for more than one year?
- After one year, your credential becomes completely invalid. You can no longer reinstate it through continuing education.
- How do I get certified again if my credential is invalid?
- You must start over and retake the exam. You cannot bypass this rule if you missed the one-year reinstatement deadline.
- Will I need to prove my eligibility again to retake the exam?
- Yes. You must meet the current eligibility requirements, which include completing a medical assistant training program or having qualifying work experience. See the candidate guide for exact criteria.
- What should I expect if I have to retake the test?
- The exam gives you 180 minutes to answer 180 questions. You need a scaled score of 390 out of 500 to pass.
- What topics are on the exam if I test again?
- You will see questions across seven domains. Clinical Patient Care makes up the largest section, accounting for roughly 56% of the 150 scored questions.
- How can I prepare if I have been out of school for years?
- Reviewing the official domains like Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Law and Ethics, and Administrative Assisting is crucial. You can also use our 2300+ practice questions to identify your weak areas before testing day.
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