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.
Forms
Some of the classes at Iowa Western Continuing Education include:
- CPR Training
- EMT
- Paramedic Classes
- Fire Science Classes
Available Courses
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.