Iowa Western Community College

FREE!! Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED online is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid & CPR AED training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

FREE!! Heartsaver® Total—First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that provides students with the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED. Ideal for students who want the flexibility to complete the cognitive portion of the course at their own pace and location. The Heartsaver Total track is a comprehensive course designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

Free Class!   This blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner online, followed by a hands-on session. Successful blended learning can reach students with varying learning styles and in different environments. It combines the flexibility of online training with skills practice and testing for CPR and other psychomotor skills.
Hands-on sessions are conducted in person with an AHA Instructor or by using a Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM), where available. These skills sessions focus on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing. You will need to contact IWCC continuing education to set this up. 

Please call 712-325-3255 to schedule your in person Skills

FREE!! Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED online is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid & CPR AED training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

FREE!! Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED online is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid & CPR AED training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

FREE!! Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED online is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid & CPR AED training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

FREE!! Heartsaver® Total—First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that provides students with the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED. Ideal for students who want the flexibility to complete the cognitive portion of the course at their own pace and location. The Heartsaver Total track is a comprehensive course designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Skills will be done in person at IWCC, you will need to call 712-326-3256.

January 6, 2026 at the IWCC Harlan Campus- 1901 Hawkeye Avenue.

This class will be held on Monday and Thursdays from 6:00pm-10:00pm and on every other Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm.

BLS provider must be obtained before classes starts. 

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. With classes on every other Saturday. 

January 8, 20206 at the IWCC Council Bluffs Campus– Ashley Hall room 0218

Classes will be on Tuesday from 06:00pm-9:00pm and on Thursday 09:00am-16:30.

This Paramedic course enhances the skills of current EMTs to become nationally 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 the National Registry. Students will also gain certification in ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.

This class will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 4:00pm-10:00pm and on every other Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm.

Traditional EMT class from January 12, 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.

January 12, 2026, to May 15, 2026, at the, IWCC Clarinda Campus 923 E Washington Street
MUST HAVE BLS PROVIDER BEFORE CLASS STARTS
This class will be held on Monday 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.

Traditional EMT class held from January 12, 2026- May 15, 2026 in Council Bluffs on Monday and Thursdays. 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.

EMT Hybrid in Council Bluffs from January 12, 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 other 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.