CPR Training

CPR Training

Basic Life Support (BLS)

These courses are structured to meet the certification and training needs of 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 devices for the healthcare provider.

Basic Life Support Instructor

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.

Daycare/Childcare Providers

Are you a current daycare or childcare provider? Look for our classes in I-Power for FREE classes offered through Iowa DHHS. i-Power DHHS Login

Heartsaver Total - Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED/First Aid

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.

Basic Life Support Instructor Renewal

This course is for instructors who are currently aligned with Iowa Western or would like to become aligned with Iowa Western and need their instructor certification renewed. This course has paperwork that must be completed before class. The paperwork will be emailed upon registration completion.

Questions

Do you need a course that is not offered, or do current dates not work for you? Reach out to see if there are other opportunities available. If you are a large group or business, please contact Raelynn Jansen directly. Any questions can be directed to Raelynn Jansen, CPR Coordinator. rjansen@iwcc.edu

Available Courses

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.

Start Date: 11/10/2025
End Date: 11/21/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am

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.

Start Date: 11/10/2025
End Date: 11/21/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am

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.

Start Date: 11/10/2025
End Date: 11/21/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am

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

Start Date: 11/17/2025
End Date: 11/28/2025
Seats Available:
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am

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.

Start Date: 11/24/2025
End Date: 12/05/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am
   11/24/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.

Start Date: 11/24/2025
End Date: 12/05/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 12:51 pm

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.

Start Date: 11/24/2025
End Date: 12/05/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am

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

Start Date: 12/01/2025
End Date: 12/12/2025
Seats Available:
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 12:51 pm

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.

Start Date: 12/08/2025
End Date: 12/18/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am
   12/08/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.

Start Date: 12/08/2025
End Date: 12/18/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am

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.

Start Date: 12/08/2025
End Date: 12/18/2025
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $0
Location: Online
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am
   12/13/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus

This is the in-person skills you will need to complete once you have done the online course. You will need to bring in your certificate to get your BLS or Heartsaver card. 

Start Date: 12/13/2025
End Date: 12/13/2025
Seats Available: 6
Cost: $0
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 12:51 pm
   01/09/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

This is the in-person skills you will need to complete once you have done the online course. You will need to bring in your certificate to get your BLS or Heartsaver card.

Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 01/09/2026
Seats Available: 6
Cost: $0
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 11:28 am