{"id":46319,"date":"2018-11-16T16:55:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T16:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=46319"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:47:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:47:50","slug":"rma-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/rma-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"RMA Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam is administered by AMT to assess the knowledge and skills of those pursuing RMA certification.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free RMA practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/rma\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'RMA Guide Click']);\">RMA Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/rma\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'RMA Flashcard Click']);\">RMA Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"RMA_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>RMA Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible to take this exam, you must meet all of the requirements of one of the four following routes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Route 1:<\/strong> Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program OR a program within an accredited institution (with 720 hours of training, plus 160 hours of clinical externship).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Route 2:<\/strong> Graduate from a US Armed Forces medical services training program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Route 3:<\/strong> Be employed as a medical assistant for at least 5 out of the last 7 years (clinical and administrative duties).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Route 4:<\/strong> Have at least 5 years of teaching experience (clinical and administrative duties)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"RMA_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>RMA Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The RMA exam contains 210 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into four work areas:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Anatomy_and_Physiology_(44_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Anatomy and Physiology (44 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this area assess your knowledge of medical terminology and what disorders and diseases affect the various systems of the body.<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Body Systems<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Structure and function of the systems of the human body<\/li>\n<li>Disorders and diseases<\/li>\n<li>Wellness and nutrition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Medical Terminology<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Word parts<\/li>\n<li>Definitions<\/li>\n<li>Spelling<\/li>\n<li>Abbreviations and symbols<\/li>\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Administrative_Medical_Assisting_(56_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Administrative Medical Assisting (56 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this area assess your knowledge of insurance, clerical duties, medical law and ethics, and human relations.<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Insurance<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Terminology associated with various insurance types in the medical office<\/li>\n<li>Various health insurance plans<\/li>\n<li>Explanation of benefits (EOB)<\/li>\n<li>HIPAA-mandated coding systems<\/li>\n<li>Application of diagnosis and procedure codes to insurance claims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Medical Receptionist\/Secretarial\/Clerical<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Reception<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling<\/li>\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n<li>Records management<\/li>\n<li>Equipment and supplies management<\/li>\n<li>Computer applications<\/li>\n<li>Office safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Medical Law and Ethics<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Medical law<\/li>\n<li>Licensure<\/li>\n<li>Certification<\/li>\n<li>Registration<\/li>\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<li>Medical ethics<\/li>\n<li>Ethical conduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Human Relations<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Patient relations<\/li>\n<li>Interpersonal relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Clinical_Procedural_Tasks_(39_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Clinical Procedural Tasks (39 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this area assess your knowledge of laboratory procedures, instruments, and terminology.<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Asepsis<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<li>OSHA guidelines regarding bloodborne pathogens<\/li>\n<li>Universal Precautions<\/li>\n<li>Medical asepsis<\/li>\n<li>Surgical asepsis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Sterilization<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<li>Sanitization<\/li>\n<li>Disinfection<\/li>\n<li>Sterilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Instruments<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Identification<\/li>\n<li>Instrument uses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Laboratory Procedures<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988<\/li>\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Minor Surgery<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Supplies<\/li>\n<li>Procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Clinical_Patient_Interaction_(71_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Clinical Patient Interaction (71 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this area assess your knowledge of various common aspects of patient interaction.<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Patient Education<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Patient instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Vital Signs and Measurements<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<li>Blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Pulse<\/li>\n<li>Respiration<\/li>\n<li>Temperature<\/li>\n<li>Patient measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Physical Examinations<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Medical history<\/li>\n<li>Patient positions<\/li>\n<li>Examination methods<\/li>\n<li>Specialty examinations<\/li>\n<li>Visual acuity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Clinical Pharmacology<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<li>Parenteral medications<\/li>\n<li>Prescriptions<\/li>\n<li>Drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Therapeutic Modalities<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Modalities<\/li>\n<li>Alternative therapies<\/li>\n<li>Patient instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Laboratory Procedures<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Lab testing and specimen collection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>ECG<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Standard 12-lead ECG<\/li>\n<li>Mounting techniques<\/li>\n<li>Other ECG procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">First Aid, CPR, and Emergency Response<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>First aid procedures<\/li>\n<li>CPR procedures<\/li>\n<li>Legal responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/RMA-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-168779\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/RMA-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the RMA exam, which contains 210 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2 hours\" width=\"570.4\" height=\"462.3\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's RMA Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/rma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/rma\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rma.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the RMA exam, you must fill out an application on the AMT website and pay the non-refundable $150 application fee. Once your application is approved, you will receive confirmation of your approval and instructions regarding how to schedule your exam appointment.<\/p>\n<p>If you are taking the exam at your school, all of the scheduling information will be given to you by your instructor. If you are taking the exam at a Pearson VUE testing center, you will need to schedule an appointment with Pearson online or over the phone.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Pass\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Pass<\/h2>\n<p>Think you aren\u2019t a good test-taker? Maybe on a study-time crunch? Or just don\u2019t know how to begin studying? Mometrix has designed a new Study Secrets course to help every student, no matter what study scenario you are in. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Study Secrets Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Techniques to Conquer Procrastination<\/li>\n<li>Steps to building a Study Plan custom to your learning style<\/li>\n<li>7 Effective Note-Taking Methods<\/li>\n<li>Test-Taking Tips<\/li>\n<li>Memory Techniques and Mnemonics<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we\u2019ve tailored our Study Secrets Course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for their upcoming exam or semester. Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/studysecrets\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Study Course Click']);\">Study Secrets Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>You should arrive 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled appointment time on the day of your exam. Once you arrive, you will be asked to provide your letter of authorization and two forms of valid identification. Once you are approved, you will be asked to sign a digital signature pad, and scan your palm veins for authentication purposes. You will then be asked to leave all personal items in a locker outside the testing room.<\/p>\n<p>Before the exam begins, you may be asked to review and agree to the testing center\u2019s exam rules and nondisclosure agreement.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Scoring\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Scoring<\/h2>\n<p>Your final RMA exam score is determined by taking your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converting it to a scaled score, ranging from 0 to 100. The passing score on this scale is 70.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive a preliminary score report as soon as you finish the exam, and your final score report will be available 1-2 weeks after testing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Retaking_the_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not pass the test or you are not satisfied with your score, you may schedule to retake the exam. Keep in mind, you cannot retake the exam sooner than 45 days from your initial attempt at the exam.<\/p>\n<p>If retaking the exam, you must submit the examination retake form and retesting fee.<\/p>\n<p>For this exam, you are allowed up to four attempts.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's RMA Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/rma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/rma\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/rmaflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the RMA exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 210 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the RMA exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this exam is 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the RMA exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 70.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the RMA exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The application fee is $150.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Kate Nockunas.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tinywow_tinywow_Kate-Nockunas-Cropped-min_24640345_24640389.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Kate Nockunas<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Kate has been Mometrix\u2019s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master\u2019s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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