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CCMA Certification in Iowa
Average salary $34,000 - $40,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Iowa.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Iowa
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Iowa rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Iowa allows MAs to administer injections under direct physician supervision; oral medications require specific delegation.
Top employers in Iowa
- University of Iowa Health Care
- MercyOne
- UnityPoint Health
Iowa metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | Des Moines-West Des Moines | 5,240 | $41,290 |
| Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | 1,860 | $40,350 |
| Davenport | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | 2,120 | $39,420 |
| Sioux City | Sioux City | 980 | $37,130 |
| Iowa City | Iowa City | 1,620 | $41,290 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Iowa credentialing body
Iowa Society of Medical Assistants (ISMA-IA)
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