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Iowa CCMA Exam — Quick Facts

~$165
National CCMA fee
Not required
Iowa state credential
390/500
Passing score (national)
Retake policy: 3 total attempts, 30-day wait between each, 1-year wait after a 3rd failure. National policy — same in every state.
$18.74/hr
Avg hourly wage
$39K
Avg annual salary
-0.59/hr
vs national avg

What's on the CCMA Exam?

The CCMA exam is the same nationally, including in Iowa, and covers 7 domains. Click any to open the study guide and practice questions.

Try a Iowa CCMA Practice Quiz

Answer 7 sample questions — one from each CCMA domain — to see where you stand before exam day.

Iowa Practice — 1 of 7

While recording a 12-lead ECG, the medical assistant notices a wandering baseline on the tracing. What is the most likely cause?

How to pass the CCMA exam in Iowa

  1. 1Meet NHA eligibility — an accredited program, or 1-2 years of qualifying work experience
  2. 2Take our free diagnostic test to find your weak domains before exam day
  3. 3Study the domains where you scored below 70% using our study guides and job-task guides
  4. 4Register for the national CCMA exam (~$165)
  5. 5When your practice test score reaches 80%+, you're ready for the real exam

Iowa CCMA — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Iowa require a separate medical assistant license?
No — Iowa has no separate state license requirement beyond CCMA certification.
Who gives the CCMA exam in Iowa?
The CCMA exam is a national exam administered by NHA — the same exam in every state.
How much does the Iowa CCMA exam cost?
The national CCMA fee is approximately $165. Iowa has no additional state fee.
What happens if I fail the CCMA exam in Iowa?
NHA's retake policy is national: 3 total attempts, 30-day wait between each, 1-year wait after a 3rd failure.

Learn the real on-the-job tasks

The CCMA exam tests your knowledge of real medical assistant work. These guides walk through 10 real tasks — vitals, venipuncture, EKGs, patient intake, and more.

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Step-by-step guide to becoming a CCMA in Iowa.

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See full Iowa pay breakdown

Hourly and annual wages, and how Iowa compares nationally.

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