RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) Exam — AMT Practice Test

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Certification exam
210 Exam questions
3 hours Time Limit
Your practice
114 Practice questions
1 hour 54 minutes Practice Time
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The bar to clear 75 Published passing score for this certification.
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Exam overview and details

The RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification exam, administered by American Medical Technologists (AMT), is a comprehensive assessment designed to validate the knowledge and skills essential for competent clinical and administrative practice. This exam evaluates a candidate's proficiency across the full spectrum of medical assisting duties, including clinical procedures, patient care, medical law and ethics, administrative functions, and medical terminology. It is the benchmark credential for medical assistants seeking to demonstrate their qualifications to employers, healthcare teams, and patients. The exam is intended for graduates of accredited medical assisting programs or individuals with equivalent work experience who are pursuing national recognition and professional advancement. Successfully passing the RMA exam grants the prestigious Registered Medical Assistant credential, signifying a commitment to high standards of patient care and professional excellence, and often leads to increased job opportunities, higher earning potential, and greater responsibility within clinical settings.

Sample Questions

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Clinical Medical Assisting

In a busy outpatient clinic, a 68-year-old retiree who has a routine follow-up next month. An AED is applied to an unresponsive adult after CPR begins. The AED says 'shock advised.' What should the assistant do?

General Medical Assisting

In a busy outpatient clinic, a 27-year-old delivery driver who is worried about missing work. A patient has bluish lips after an asthma flare while the room air pulse oximeter reads 88%. Which term best names the visible finding?

Administrative Medical Assisting

In a busy outpatient clinic, a 42-year-old office manager who has a routine follow-up next month. A deposit log shows checks, cash, and card receipts from the day. Which action helps maintain basic financial control?

Administrative Medical Assisting

In a busy outpatient clinic, a 9-year-old child accompanied by a parent who has a routine follow-up next month. A patient asks why they owe 20% after the deductible was met. Which insurance term describes that percentage share?

Clinical Medical Assisting

In a busy outpatient clinic, a 73-year-old patient with diabetes who brought an old medication list. A Snellen chart test is performed at 20 feet and the patient reads the 20/40 line with both eyes. What does 20/40 mean?

Career Opportunities & Salary

Median salary: $45,690– Medical Assistants

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 -- Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), US national. Occupation median, not a certification salary. (2025)

Medical Assistants

Exam insights and study advice

Earning the RMA credential is not merely a formality; it is a tangible demonstration of your commitment to patient safety and quality care. In the real world, this certification distinguishes you as a qualified professional who has met a rigorous national standard. Employers actively seek certified RMAs because the credential reduces onboarding risk, ensures a baseline of proven knowledge, and enhances the credibility of their practice. For you, it translates directly into greater trust from physicians and patients, increased autonomy in performing clinical tasks, and a stronger position for career advancement and salary negotiation within a competitive healthcare landscape.

These are the backgrounds the certifying body suggests. Check the vendor's own page for anything it formally requires.

What this exam covers

Use the published domain weights to plan your study. Practice results do not predict your certification exam score.

01Clinical Medical Assisting

55%

02General Medical Assisting

31%

03Administrative Medical Assisting

14%

Exam Details RMA | $120 USD | 3 hours

Exam Code RMA
Vendor AAMA
Exam Cost $120 USD
Passing Score 75
Time Limit 3 hours
Exam questions 210
Question TypesMultiple Choice
Retake Policy CMA (AAMA): 60-day waiting period between failed attempts; maximum 3 attempts within a 12-month eligibility window. RMA (AMT): Retake policies set by AMT; contact AMT for current policy. NCMA (NCCT): 30-day waiting period. CCMA (NHA): 30-day waiting period between attempts.
Exam Format Linear (computer-based, fixed-form)
Online Proctoring Available

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