Iowa Western Community College

October-December 2025
This program expands the scope of practice for dental assistants and dental hygienist in the state of Iowa.
      Approved by Iowa Dental Board
      Convenient Self-Paced Hybrid Format
      Lab and Clinical performed in your own dental office.
      Experienced instructor available for assistance as needed.
Dental Expanded Functions Pre-test is required prior to taking this course.

October-December 2025
This program expands the scope of practice for dental assistants and dental hygienist in the state of Iowa.
      Approved by Iowa Dental Board
      Convenient Self-Paced Hybrid Format
      Lab and Clinical performed in your own dental office.
      Experienced instructor available for assistance as needed.
Dental Expanded Functions Pretest is required prior to taking this course.

October-December 2025
This program expands the scope of practice for dental assistants and dental hygienist in the state of Iowa.
      Approved by Iowa Dental Board
      Convenient Self-Paced Hybrid Format
      Lab and Clinical performed in your own dental office.
      Experienced instructor available for assistance as needed.
Dental Expanded Functions Pretest is required prior to taking this course.

October-December 2025
      This program expands the scope of practice for dental assistants and dental hygienist in the state of Iowa.
      Approved by Iowa Dental Board
      Convenient Self-Paced Hybrid Format
      Lab and Clinical performed in your own dental office.
      Experienced instructor available for assistance as needed.
Dental Expanded Functions Pretest is required prior to taking this course.

Class/Lab  Time: Monday – Friday, November 7th-17th  8:00am-4:30pm

Clinical: Tues-Fri   Nov. 18th  – Nov. 21st  7:00am-3:30pm  Location:   TBA

A Completed and Signed  Registration Form, is required for registration.

(712) 325-3255    Email: ce@iwcc.edu

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Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. On that day, you'll attend a 4-hour review and Q&A session with the instructor, followed by the 2-hour certification exam. A ServSafe study guide will be mailed to your address upon registration. This is a self-paced ServSafe Manager course—students are expected to study the materials on their own in advance. The class day includes a brief Q&A session and ends with the national certification exam. The course provides essential food safety knowledge for food handlers, covering topics such as foodborne illness, contamination, receiving and storing food, preparation, service, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and inspections. It is ideal for those in restaurants, long-term care, assisted living, schools, food trucks, and small food businesses.

Medication Manager Lab

Looft Hall   Room 102

Session #1  8:30am-12:00pm

December 1st    Looft Hall Room 102

Session times will be assigned upon course completion.

Session A  8:30am-11:30am

Session B  1pm-4pm

Class/Lab  Time: Monday-Friday December 2-December 10th   8:00am-4:30pm  Looft Hall Room 109

Clinical: Dec. 11th -Dec.16th   M-F   7:00am-3:30pm  Location:   TBA

A Completed and Signed  Registration Form, is required for registration.

(712) 325-3255    Email: ce@iwcc.edu

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CNA Class in Council Bluffs: 1/6/26-1/22/26

Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of healthcare facilities.

Class: January 6th- January 14th M-F 8am-4:30pm CB Campus- Looft Hall
Clinical: January 15-21st 7am-3:30pm  Skip Monday January 19th, Location: TBA  

Shadow Day: January 22  Location:  TBA

Call (712) 325-3255 or email ce@iwcc.edu  
A completed and signed registration form, along with TB Test documentation, is required for registration.

Atlantic/Clarinda CNA Hybrid Class
January 6th, 2026-February 6th.coursework, lab, & clinical
Orientation- Mandatory January 6th in Council Bluffs, Looft Hall  -location due to IT support
Labs: January 7, 12, 16, 21, 23, 26,  ATLANTIC Iowa Center  9am-2:15pm  OR
Labs: January 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27   CLARINDA Iowa Center  9am-2:15pm
Clinical:  All students February 2-6  7am-3:30pm  Location:  TBA

Call (712)325 3255  or email:  ce@iwcc.edu
A completed and signed registration form, along with TB Test documentation is required for registration.
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
 

Our Iowa Western Phlebotomy Course includes a variety of teaching formats.  It provides students with competency and confidence as they enter the world of phlebotomy.
200 Hours; 80 hours of lecture, 120 hours of clinical;  Prepare students for the ASCP National Certification.
Class: January 12th-March 5th 4pm-8pm  Mon.,Tues., & Thurs.  Looft Hall
Clinical: March 9th-March 27th, Times and Locations TBA
Follow Up Class: March 30th 4pm-8pm Looft Hall

PHONE (712) 325-3256  or EMAIL: ce@iwcc.edu for a required registration form and all questions.

Below is a link for the registration paperwork.

https://www.iwcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Health-Registration-Copy-21.pdf 
 

Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. On that day, you'll attend a 4-hour review and Q&A session with the instructor, followed by the 2-hour certification exam. A ServSafe study guide will be mailed to your address on file upon registration. This is an independent study – ServSafe Manager course—students are expected to study the materials on their own in advance. The testing day includes a brief Q&A session and ends with the national certification exam. The course provides essential food safety knowledge for food handlers, covering topics such as foodborne illness, contamination, receiving and storing food, preparation, service, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and inspections. It is ideal for those in restaurants, long-term care, assisted living, schools, food trucks, and small food businesses.

Medication Aide – Council Bluffs Campus

January 26-February 4th, 2026
Class:  Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm Looft Hall Room 109

Course information, including pre-requisites and required Agency Agreement, noted below.

Medication Programs

Call (712) 325-3255 or email:  ce@iwcc.edu  

Med Manager in Council Bluffs

February 5th-9th, 2026
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm  Thurs. Fri. Mon.

Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available Feb.10th  for those who need it. Separate registration required. 

Medication Manager Lab-Feb. 10th, 2026

Council Bluffs campus – Looft Hall  Room 102

Session Times will be assigned upon course completion, for those who need it.

Session #1  8:30am -11:30am

Session #2  1:00pm-4:00pm
 

CNA in Council Bluffs: 2/11/26-2/26/26

Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of healthcare facilities.

Class: February 11th-February 19th from 8am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri-  CB Campus in Looft Hall 
Clinical: February 20th-February 25th from 7am-3:30pm, M-F  Location: TBA
Shadow Day: February 26th  TBA

Call (712) 325-3255 or email: ce@iwcc.edu
A completed and signed registration form, along with TB Test documentation is required for registration.

Pharmacy Technician CB Campus February 17 – May 21, 2026
Class Time: February 17th- April 21st from  9am-3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Looft Hall, Room 112
Clinical: April 22nd- May 13th-   Location and Times TBD
Follow up dates:  May 14th,19th & 21st from 9am-3pm in Looft Hall, Room 112

For more information/registration form:  https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/pharmacy-technician/
Contact (712) 325-3255  or Email: ce@iwcc.edu for more information. 

Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. On that day, you'll attend a 4-hour review and Q&A session with the instructor, followed by the 2-hour certification exam. A ServSafe study guide will be mailed to your address on file upon registration. This is an independent study – ServSafe Manager course—students are expected to study the materials on their own in advance. The testing day includes a brief Q&A session and ends with the national certification exam. The course provides essential food safety knowledge for food handlers, covering topics such as foodborne illness, contamination, receiving and storing food, preparation, service, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and inspections. It is ideal for those in restaurants, long-term care, assisted living, schools, food trucks, and small food businesses.

Certified Medication Aide HYBRID  ATLANTIC/CLARINDA 
February 23, 2026- March 23rd, 2026
February 23rd Mandatory Orientation CB Campus due to IT support
Canvas Platform: February 22-March 23rd
Labs:  March 4, 9, 18-  ATLANTIC Center  10am-2pm  OR
Labs:  March 5, 10, 19  CLARINDA Center 10am-2pm

You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/

More Information contact (712) 325-3255 or email:  ce@iwcc.edu
 

Hybrid CNA in Council Bluffs: 2/26/26-4/3/26

Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of long-term care facilities.

Class: Mandated Orientation February 26th from 8am-12:15pm in CB Campus, Looft Hall 
Canvas Platform: Online from February 26-March 26th 
Labs: March 3,5,10,12,17,24,& 26th from 8am-12:15pm CB Campus Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: March 30th-April 2nd 7am-3:30pm Location:  TBA
Shadow Day:  April 3rd  Location: TBA

Call (712)325 3255  or email:  ce@iwcc.edu
A completed and signed registration form, along with TB Test documentation is required for registration.

Medication Aide in Council Bluffs

March 2nd-March 20th, 2026
Class: March 2-March 20th,8:30am-4:30pm  skipping Wednesday March 18th.  Looft Hall Room 109

Course information including: pre-requisites, and the required Agency Agreement can be located below.

Medication Programs

Call (712) 325-3255 or email:  ce@iwcc.edu
 

Sterile Processing Council Bluffs Campus March 17 -June 4, 2026
Class Time: March 17th- May 7th from  2pm-5pm Tues/Thurs in  Looft Hall, Room 023
Clinical: May 8th – June 4th at CHI Mercy Council Bluffs, dates and times:  TBD – 30 Hours Required
Enrollment does require a completed and signed registration form, which includes immunization information.

https://www.iwcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Health-Registration-Copy-21.pdf

Contact (712) 325-3255 or Emial: ce@iwcc.edu

Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. On that day, you'll attend a 4-hour review and Q&A session with the instructor, followed by the 2-hour certification exam. A ServSafe study guide will be mailed to your address on file upon registration. This is an independent study – ServSafe Manager course—students are expected to study the materials on their own in advance. The testing day includes a brief Q&A session and ends with the national certification exam. The course provides essential food safety knowledge for food handlers, covering topics such as foodborne illness, contamination, receiving and storing food, preparation, service, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and inspections. It is ideal for those in restaurants, long-term care, assisted living, schools, food trucks, and small food businesses.

Medication Manager Clarinda Iowa Center
April 6th-April 8th 9am-3:30pm

Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

*Med Manager Lab is available April 9th for those who need it. Separate registration required.
(712) 325-3255  or email:  ce@iwcc.edu

Medication Manager Lab Clarinda, Iowa Center
April 9th

Session times will be assigned upon course completion.

Session A 8am-12pm

Session B 1pm-4pm

CNA Council Bluffs: 4/8/26-4/23/26

Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of long-term care facilities.

Class:  April 8-April 16th from 8am-4:30pm in CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: April 17-22nd from 7am-3:30pm  Location: TBA
Shadow Day:  April 23rd  Location: TBA

Call (712) 325-3255 or email: ce@iwcc.edu
A completed and signed registration form, along wit TB Test documentation is required for registration.  

Certified Nursing Assistant HYBRID/ Evening Labs- Shenandoah, Iowa Center
April 13-May 15th, 2026

Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of health care facilities.

Class: Mandated Orientation April 13th 12pm-8:30pm Shenandoah Center
Canvas Platform: Online open April 12th-May 8th 
Labs: April 16, 20(opt.), 23, 27(opt.), 30, May 8th, 
Clinical: May 11-14, May 15th(opt.)   Times: TBA  Location:  TBA

Call (712)325 3255  or email:  ce@iwcc.edu
A completed and signed registration form, along with TB Test documentation is required for registration

Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. On that day, you'll attend a 4-hour review and Q&A session with the instructor, followed by the 2-hour certification exam. A ServSafe study guide will be mailed to your address on file upon registration. This is an independent study – ServSafe Manager course—students are expected to study the materials on their own in advance. The testing day includes a brief Q&A session and ends with the national certification exam. The course provides essential food safety knowledge for food handlers, covering topics such as foodborne illness, contamination, receiving and storing food, preparation, service, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and inspections. It is ideal for those in restaurants, long-term care, assisted living, schools, food trucks, and small food businesses.

Medication Manager  April 27-29th, 2026- Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time:April 27th- April 29  Mon. Tues. Wed. 8:00am-4:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available April 30th for those who need it. Separate registration required.

Med Manage Lab in Council Bluffs
April 30th, 2026

Looft Hall  Room 102

Session Times will be assigned upon course completion,

Session #1  8:30am -11:30am

Session #2  1:00pm-4:00pm
 

CNA Council Bluffs: 5/1/25-5/18/25

Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of long-term care facilities.

Class: May 1st-May 11th from 8:00am-4:30m in CB Campus, Looft Hall 
Clinical:  May 12-May 15th from 7am-3:30pm  Location: TBA
Shadow Day: May 18th  Location:  TBA

Call (712) 325-3255 or email:  ce@iwcc.edu 
A completed and signed registration form, along with TB Test documentation is required for registration.

CNA Council Bluffs- May 26- June 12, 2026

Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of long-term care facilities.

Class: May 26th-June 4th Mon-Thurs. from 8:00am-4:30m in CB Campus, Looft Hall 
Clinical: June 8th-June 11th  from 7am-3:30pm  Location: TBA
Shadow Day: June 12th  Location:  TBA

Call (712) 325-3255 or email:  ce@iwcc.edu 
A completed and signed registration form, along with TB Test documentation is required for registration.

Certified Nursing Assistant- Harlan
Class: May 29th-June 8th  8am-4:30pm  Mon. – Fri. Harlan Center
Clinical: June 9th-12th  7am-3:30pm  Tues.-Fri. Location: TBA

A completed and signed registration form is required for registration.
Phone:  (712) 325-3255  Email:  ce@iwcc.edu

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Dental Radiology CEU
June 2nd,  6:00pm-8:00pm in Looft Hall Auditorium

This two hour course will help to keep dental personnel compliant with the state of Iowa.

Dental Infection Control
June 9th from 6pm-7pm in Looft Hall Auditorium

This hour course will help to keep dental personnel compliant with the state of Iowa.

Dental Jurisprudence
June 9th 7:00pm-8:00pm  Looft Hall Auditorium

This one hour course will help to keep dental personnel compliant with the state of Iowa.
 

CNA  Atlantic
June 15-July 2, 2026
Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of health care facilities.

Class: June 15-June 25 M-F;  Campus will be closed on Friday June 19th. 
Clinical: June 29th- July 2nd from 7am-3:30pm  Location: TBA

Call (712) 325-3255 or email:  ce@iwcc.edu 
A completed and signed registration form, along with TB Test documentation is required for registration.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. On that day, you'll attend a 4-hour review and Q&A session with the instructor, followed by the 2-hour certification exam. A ServSafe study guide will be mailed to your address on file upon registration. This is an independent study – ServSafe Manager course—students are expected to study the materials on their own in advance. The testing day includes a brief Q&A session and ends with the national certification exam. The course provides essential food safety knowledge for food handlers, covering topics such as foodborne illness, contamination, receiving and storing food, preparation, service, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and inspections. It is ideal for those in restaurants, long-term care, assisted living, schools, food trucks, and small food businesses.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. On that day, you'll attend a 4-hour review and Q&A session with the instructor, followed by the 2-hour certification exam. A ServSafe study guide will be mailed to your address on file upon registration. This is an independent study – ServSafe Manager course—students are expected to study the materials on their own in advance. The testing day includes a brief Q&A session and ends with the national certification exam. The course provides essential food safety knowledge for food handlers, covering topics such as foodborne illness, contamination, receiving and storing food, preparation, service, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and inspections. It is ideal for those in restaurants, long-term care, assisted living, schools, food trucks, and small food businesses.