CCMA (NHA) Cheat Sheet.
The night-before summary, built like the exam.

Prioritize the hard numbers and rules that show up again and again: normal vital sign ranges, the order of draw for phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, common lab tube colors, and key medical law and ethics terms. Also lock in the exam logistics — 150 scored questions in 180 minutes with a scaled passing score of 390 — so there are no surprises on test day. These are the items where a memorized fact directly earns you points.

The classic traps are look-alike details: mixing up the phlebotomy order of draw, confusing similar-sounding medical terms, and picking an answer that is clinically true but not the best first action in the scenario. Questions often ask what you should do first, so slow down when you see words like first, best, or most appropriate. A cheat sheet helps because it puts the easily confused pairs side by side for comparison.

Use it for a light final review, not for learning new material. Skim the whole sheet once, then spend extra time only on the items you still hesitate on, and stop studying early enough to get a full night's sleep. In the morning, one quick pass over the numbers and rules refreshes them right before you test.

No, a cheat sheet is a memory aid, not a full study plan. It condenses the must-know facts, but the exam tests your ability to apply those facts to patient scenarios, which you build through practice questions and a full review of each content domain. Use the cheat sheet alongside practice testing, and let your practice results tell you which sections of the sheet need the most attention.

Yes, the cheat sheet is free and formatted to print cleanly so you can study away from a screen. Many candidates keep a printed copy in their bag or posted where they study and mark it up as they review. No account or payment is required to view or print it.