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Industry standard
10–12 weeks
Without adaptive spacing, knowledge fades between shifts.
- Printed review manuals
- Study groups
- Occasional mock exams
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Clinic-ready workflows with AI-guided sprints.
Marcus AI prepares you for the AAMA CMA exam with adaptive lessons on clinical procedures, administration, and patient experience.
What it is
The Certified Medical Assistant credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants validates that you can support providers across front- and back-office tasks. You must master anatomy, pharmacology, phlebotomy, EHR workflows, insurance, and professionalism.
Marcus AI breaks these duties into focused SLUs, giving you simulated charting, dosage math, and triage practice so the exam becomes a formality.
Why it matters
Medical assistants keep clinics running. Certification demonstrates competency and often unlocks wage bumps or tuition reimbursement.
Employers prefer CMA-certified applicants because they require fewer weeks of onboarding.
Marcus AI pushes spaced repetition on CPT/ICD codes, documentation, and vitals so you do not cram the week before testing.
Salary & job outlook
According to the BLS, medical assistant roles grow 14% through 2032 with median wages near $38k; CMAs often earn more in specialty clinics.
Eligibility
- Graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program
- Completion of a practicum or clinical experience
- Meets program's immunization/background requirements
Exam price
$250 (AAMA member price)
Visit American Association of Medical AssistantsHow long it takes
The fastest way to pass your Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam is with Marcus AI's tailored tutor.
Most learners reach readiness in about 6 weeks.
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60–90% faster with Marcus
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With Marcus AI
6 weeks
Daily 20-minute SLUs keep every competency fresh, eliminating last-minute cram stress.
- Charting and documentation drills mapped to real EHR fields
- Dosage calculations, vitals practice, and phlebotomy refreshers
- Patient communication playbooks for intake through discharge
The Marcus AI approach
With Marcus AI you enter an adaptive preparation pathway grounded in learning science. We combine Single Learning Units (SLUs), adaptive sequencing, and evidence-based techniques so you master every exam domain without slogging through outdated textbooks.
- SLUs: Master one concept at a time—whether it’s airway management, leadership frameworks, or networking fundamentals.
- Adaptive sequencing: Embedded diagnostics skip what you already know and drill the exact gaps holding you back.
- Evidence-based methods: Retrieval practice, spaced repetition, interleaving, and adaptive testing make every study block count.
- Record-time results: Learners routinely finish 60–90% faster than with traditional courses.
- Exam-ready drills: Full-length mocks, scenario simulations, and readiness scoring ensure you walk into test day confident.
Choose Marcus AI and prepare smarter, not longer—so you arrive at the exam confident, competent, and ahead of the pack.
Career outcomes
- Certified medical assistant
- Clinic operations lead
- Care coordinator
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Exam details & structure
- 200-question multiple-choice exam across Clinical, Administrative, and General domains
- 195 minutes total testing time
Ready?
Let Marcus coach you to Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
AI tutoring pairs structured curriculum with adaptive drills so you test sooner and with more confidence.