Iowa Western Community College

You will complete the online BLS Instructor Essentials course. Once you finish the online portion you will come in and do hands-on where we will go over all the material. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to schedule the in-person hand-on. Then there is being monitored in one of the classes here at IWCC. The cost covers the online, new instructor material, and your card. The American Heart Association is always seeking professionals to conduct training in first aid, CPR, AED, and advanced cardiovascular care. If you are passionate about saving lives, motivated to facilitate learning, feel comfortable in group settings, and find it easy to make complex concepts understandable to others, you may be a perfect candidate. Online course will go to the e-mail that you sign up with. 

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

Hybrid course from August 17th, 2026 – December 3, 2026.
This is a Self-Study course
Two Saturday's a month from 9:00am-4:00pm in Ashley Hall for skills. 
EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills within 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. Students will need to obtain there BLS provider before the start of class. 

EMT at the Clarinda Campus- 923 East Washington Street in Opitz Hall
8/17/26-12/03/26 6:00pm-10:00pm on Mondays and Thursdays. 
EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills within 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. Students need to obtain there BLS provider card before class starts.

This class will be held on Monday and Thursdays from 6:00pm-10:00pm 
Traditional EMT class from August17, 2026- Dec 03,2026 in Missouri Valley (115 S. Harrison St) 
The EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills within 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. Students will need to obtain there BLS provider card before starting the course. 

August 17, 2026- December 3, 2027

Face to Face class in Ashley Hall Room 0218 on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-10:00pm.

EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills within 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. Students also need to obtain there BLS provider card before the start of the course. 

This class will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:00pm-10:00pm 
Traditional EMT class from August17, 2026- Dec 03,2026 in Atlantic (705 Walnut Street Atlantic, IA 50022) 
The EMT course emphasizes the development of student skills within 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.

August 19, 20206 at the IWCC Council Bluffs Campus– Ashley Hall room 0218
Classes will be on Wednesday from 08:00am-4:00pm
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. Students will need to obtain BLS provider card if they do not have a current one before the start of class. 

August 20, 2026- July 28, 2027. Clarinda Campus – 705 East Washington Street in Opitz Hall.
The class will be held on Thursdays in person from 9:00am-4:00pm in Opitz Hall.
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.
BLS provider card will need to be obtained be for the start of class. 

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. 

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) 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 children/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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

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. 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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills. This is the las sign up for 2026. New classes for 2027 will be up soon.

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. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card. This is the last class for 2026. New classes will be added for 2027 soon.