NCMA Domain 1: Pharmacology and General Medical Knowledge (14.4%) - Complete Study Guide 2026
Pharmacology and General Medical Knowledge is the smallest of the four content areas on the NCMA exam, accounting for 14.4% of the 150-item test.
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Domain Deep Dives for the Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam - 4 in-depth guides to help you prepare with confidence. Browse all study resources or jump straight into a guide below.
NCMA Domain 2: Clinical Medical Procedures (57.6%) - Complete Study Guide 2026
If you only study one domain deeply before sitting for the NCMA exam, it has to be Clinical Medical Procedures.
NCMA Domain 3: Medical Administrative Duties (12%) - Complete Study Guide 2026
When candidates first look at the NCCT test plan, Medical Administrative Duties often gets pushed to the bottom of the study pile.
NCMA Domain 4: Law and Ethics (16%) - Complete Study Guide 2026
Domain 4: Law and Ethics makes up 16% of the NCMA exam content, according to the NCCT Board of Testing's official test plan effective January 2024.
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