What is required to be eligible to sit for the CMA exam?

• A. C.N.A. and passed CMA program
• B. C.N.A. certification alone
• C. Passed CMA program alone
• D. High school diploma and training

Answer: (A)

To be eligible to sit for the CMA exam in this framework, you must have both a CNA credential and have completed the CMA program. The exam evaluates competencies that come from real-world patient care experience plus formal medical assisting training. A CNA certification shows you can safely assist patients and handle basic clinical tasks, while completing the CMA program demonstrates you’ve finished the structured curriculum for medical assisting. Combining both ensures you have the practical hands-on skills along with the formal education the CMA exam expects. If you only have one of these, you’re missing a component the eligibility rules require.