Emergency Services
Emergency Services are a crucial component of any community, encompassing a diverse range of professionals and organizations that are dedicated to ensuring public safety during crises. Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are one part of a community backbone. EMS and Fire Services play a pivotal role in safeguarding lives and properties during a crisis. EMS departments, equipped with skilled Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT), Paramedics, and life-saving equipment, provide immediate medical care to patients in different situations. Simultaneously, Fire Departments respond to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents, utilizing specialized training and advanced tools to combat emergencies effectively. Together, these dedicated individuals collaborate seamlessly to ensure a rapid and comprehensive response, embodying the frontline heroes who stand ready to protect and serve communities in their times of need.
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Some of the classes at Iowa Western Continuing Education include:
- CPR Training
- EMT
- Paramedic Classes
- Fire Science Classes
Education 2 Employment Tuition AssistanceAvailable Courses
Adult-Infant-Child CPR/AED/First Aid (BLSC-07) 07/27/2025 - Online
Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid – Includes Adult – Child – Infant (Blended eLearning)
This course is paired with an in-person skills session that will need to be completed and scheduled separately by contacting Continuing Education at 712.325.3255 or by email at ce@iwcc.edu.
The Heartsaver Total course path of the Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by Iowa Western. Students who successfully complete the online course and skills session will receive a CPR/AED/First Aid Course Completion card, valid for two years.
This class is intended for anyone who is interested in learning or required to complete a CPR course. It will include Adult-Child-Infant (all ages) as well as CPR/AED/First Aid.
Start Date: 07/27/2025
End Date: 08/02/2025
Seats Available: 9
Cost: $80
Location: Online
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 4:02 pm
Basic Life Support BLS - Provider (BLSC-01) 07/27/2025 - Online
Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) – CPR for Healthcare Providers – Blended eLearning
This course is paired with an in-person skills session that will need to be completed and scheduled separately by contacting Continuing Education at 712.325.3255 or by email at ce@iwcc.edu.
These courses are structured to meet the certification and training needs for those involved in healthcare, or those who plan to enroll in healthcare courses (nursing, physicians, dentistry, EMT or paramedic, CNAs and others).
This course will include training on AED (Automated External Defibrillator), infant, child, and adult CPR, foreign body obstruction, and the use of bag-value mask device for the healthcare provider.
Start Date: 07/27/2025
End Date: 08/02/2025
Seats Available: 6
Cost: $80
Location: Online
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 4:02 pm
Paramedic - August 2025 (EMTEC-800) 08/18/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
August 18, 2025 – July 22, 2026
Orientation is August 18, 2025 from 8:00am-4:00pm in Ashley Hall.
Zoom will be every Monday from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Lecture in Ashley Hall every Wednesday from 8:00am-9:00am followed by Lab until 4:00pm.
Paramedic course enhances the skills of current EMTs to become naturally registered paramedics. Along with course work students will complete internship time and a capstone experience to be able to complete the course and sit for National Registry. Students will also gain certification in ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Start Date: 08/18/2025
End Date: 07/22/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $8000
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 4:02 pm
Paramedic CLARINDA (EMTEC-800) 08/18/2025 - Clarinda
August 18, 2025- July 22, 2026. Clarinda Campus – 705 East Washington Street in Opitz Hall.
Orientation for this class will be August 18
The class will be held on Mondays via zoom 6:00pm-8:00pm and on Thursdays in person from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Paramedic course enhances the skills of current EMTs to become naturally registered paramedics. Along with course work students will complete internship time and a capstone experience to be able to complete the course and sit for National Registry. Students will also gain certification in ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Start Date: 08/18/2025
End Date: 07/22/2026
Seats Available: 14
Cost: $8000
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 4:02 pm
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (EMTEC-211) 08/18/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
August 18, 2025- December 12, 2025
Face to Face class in Ashley Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-10:00pm.
EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills in a patient assessment based program, recognition of signs and symptoms regarding illness or injury and proper procedures when rendering emergency care to the sick or injured. Students will also be required to complete 36 hours of field internship and 24 hours of ER internship.
Start Date: 08/18/2025
End Date: 12/12/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $1500
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:20 pm
Emergency Medical Technician ATLANTIC (EMTEC-211) 08/18/2025 - Atlantic
8/18/25-12/12/25 – IWCC Atlantic Campus
4pm-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays
EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills in a patient assessment-based program, recognition of signs and symptoms regarding illness or injury and proper procedures when rendering emergency care to the sick or injured. Students will also be required to complete 36 hours of field internship and 24 hours of ER internship.
Start Date: 08/18/2025
End Date: 12/12/2025
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $1500
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:20 pm
Emergency Medical Technician HARLAN (EMTEC-211) 08/18/2025 - Harlan
8/18/25-12/12/25 at the IWCC Harlan Campus
This class will be held from 6:00pm-10:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please enter on the South end of the building. The address is 1901 Hawkeye Ave.
EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills in a patient assessment-based program, recognition of signs and symptoms regarding illness or injury and proper procedures when rendering emergency care to the sick or injured. Students will also be required to complete 36 hours of field internship and 24 hours of ER internship.
Start Date: 08/18/2025
End Date: 12/12/2025
Seats Available: 13
Cost: $1500
Location: Harlan
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:20 pm
Emergency Medical Technician CLARINDA (EMTEC-211) 08/18/2025 - Clarinda
EMT at the Clarinda Campus- 923 East Washington Street in Opitz Hall
8/18/25-12/12/25 6:00pm-10:00pm on Mondays and Thursdays.
EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills in a patient assessment-based program, recognition of signs and symptoms regarding illness or injury and proper procedures when rendering emergency care to the sick or injured. Students will also be required to complete 36 hours of field internship and 24 hours of ER internship.
Start Date: 08/18/2025
End Date: 12/12/2025
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $1500
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:20 pm
Heartsaver New Instructor Course (BLSC-033) 09/03/2025 - Council Bluffs
Wednesday, September 3rd 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Looft Hall – Room #112
This course is intended for those interested in becoming a CPR instructor. Check out AHA Instructor Requirements before registering for this course. Candidates interested in becoming an instructor must complete instructor paperwork and show their current BLS provider certification prior to registration. Call 712.325.3294 or 712.325.3255 or email ekea@iwcc.edu with current certification.
Start Date: 09/03/2025
End Date: 09/03/2025
Seats Available: 9
Cost: $425
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:12 pm
Heartsaver New Instructor Course (BLSC-033) 11/05/2025 - Council Bluffs
Wednesday, November 5th 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Looft Hall – Room #112
This course is intended for those interested in becoming a CPR instructor. Check out AHA Instructor Requirements before registering for this course. Candidates interested in becoming an instructor must complete instructor paperwork and show their current BLS provider certification prior to registration. Call 712.325.3294 or 712.325.3255 or email ekea@iwcc.edu with current certification.
Start Date: 11/05/2025
End Date: 11/05/2025
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $425
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:12 pm
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)- ATLANTIC (EMTEC-211) 01/13/2026 - Atlantic
Traditional EMT class from January 13, 2026- May 15, 2026 in Atlantic
The EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills in a patient assessment-based program, recognition of signs and symptoms regarding illness or injury and the proper procedures when rendering emergency care to the sick or injured. Students will be required to complete clinical/field internship.
Start Date: 01/13/2026
End Date: 05/15/2026
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $1500
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:20 pm
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Council Bluffs (EMTEC-211) 01/13/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus
Tradition EMT class held from January 13, 2026- May 15, 2026 in Council Bluffs. Class will be held in Ashley Hall.
The EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills in a patient assessment-based program, recognition of signs and symptoms regarding illness or injury and the proper procedures when rendering emergency care to the sick or injured. Students will be required to complete clinical/field internship.
Start Date: 01/13/2026
End Date: 05/15/2026
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $1500
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:20 pm
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Hybrid Council Bluffs (EMTEC-211HY) 01/13/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus
EMT Hybrid in Council Bluffs from January 13, 2026- May 15, 2026
Face to face portion is held on campus in Ashley Hall
Class will meet every Monday via Zoom from 6:00pm-9:00pm and every Saturday, alternating between Zoom (9am-12pm) and Face-to-Face (9am-4pm) in Ashley Hall. The EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills in a patient assessment-based program, recognition of signs and symptoms regarding illness or injury and the proper procedures when rendering emergency care to the sick or injured. Students will be required to complete clinical/field internship.
Start Date: 01/13/2026
End Date: 05/15/2026
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $1500
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 08/02/2025 2:20 pm
Refunds: You may cancel your registration 5 business days prior to the start of the class date and receive a 100% refund excluding the $50 non-refundable processing fee. If contacting outside Iowa Western Community College’s Continuing Education Department business hours, leave a voicemail and or send the department an email. Iowa Western’s Continuing Education is not responsible for refunds if contact is not pursued via voicemail and or email. In compliance with the IWCC policy, refunds will only be produced in the form of a check. A check will be issued within 14 business days after the refund is admitted to the customer. Refund will be sent to the customer’s address that is on file. Certain program restrictions may apply. Contact Continuing Education for more details at ce@iwcc.edu.
Cancellations: Iowa Western reserves the right to cancel any class where difficulties arise in staffing or scheduling or where a minimum enrollment is not achieved. A full refund will be issued for all canceled classes.
Transfers/Withdrawals: Transfers may be subject to $25.00 transfer fee. Non-attendance for a class does not constitute a withdrawal and refunds are not issued for non-attendance. Transfers may be made up to two full business days (unless otherwise noted in the class information) prior to the start date of the class. After that time, transfers will not be permitted and no refund will be issued.