Health & Public Service
Embark on a transformative journey in your career by enrolling in Iowa Western’s Continuing Education classes focused on Health & Public Services. Elevate your expertise, stay informed about the latest trends in the field, or begin a new professional chapter with our courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the health and public service sectors. Explore new horizons and chart your path to success with Iowa Western’s innovative and comprehensive educational offerings in Health & Public Services.
Some of the classes at Iowa Western Continuing Education include:
- Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)
- Food Safety/ServSafe
- Medication Aide
- Medication Manager
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Sterile Processing Technician
Online Programs
- Medical Administration Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
- Activity Director
- Optician Certification Training
- TEAS Prep 1
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
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Available Courses
June 17th in the Looft Hall Auditorium from 6pm-7pm
This one hour course on Infection Control will help to keep dental personnel compliant with the state of Iowa
June 17th in the Looft Hall Auditorium from 7pm-8pm
Jurisprudence, this one hour course meets requirements to keep Iowa dental personnel compliant in the state of Iowa.
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
June 23rd-June 25th
Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday June 30th- July 10th from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: July 14th-July 17th from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
CNA Hybrid – Do the work from your living room!
July 11th 9am-5:45pm Mandated Orientation Atlantic Center
July 17,21st, 25th, 28th, August 1st 9am-2:15pm Lab Atlantic Center
August 4th, 7th, and 8th 7amk-5:45pm Clinical Location: TBA
A completed and signed registration form is required for this class.
email: ce@iwcc.edu
(712) 325-3255
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Thursday, July 22 – July 31st from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: August 4th- August 7th from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Saturday, July 26, 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.
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
August 11, 12 & 14
Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
August 11th – Aug. 27th 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday Looft Hall Council Bluffs, Campus Room 109
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/
https://iwccdev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/Medication-Aide-Clinical-Agreement.pdf
Mandatory Orientation: Thursday, August 28th from 8:00am-12:15pm in Looft Hall Room109
Lab Time: Tuesday/Thursday 8:00am-12:15pm, Sept. 2-Sept 25th in Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: September 29th- October 2nd from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
Mandatory Orientation Thursday August 28th 1:00pm-4:30pm Looft Hall Room 109
Labs: Sept. 5th, October 3rd 8:30-4:30 Looft Hall Room 102
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/
https://iwccdev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/Medication-Aide-Clinical-Agreement.pdf
Saturday, August 30, 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.
Wednesday, September 3rd 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Looft Hall – Room #112
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. Call 712.325.3294 or 712.325.3255 or email ekea@iwcc.edu with current certification.
Class Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm, September 9th -October 30th on Tues/Thurs at the Council Bluffs Campus
Clinical Time: October 31st – November 24th, 2025, CHI Mercy Council Bluffs: Dates and Times will be assigned; 30 hours total required for course completion.
Final Exam: November 25, 2025 at the Council Bluffs Campus
Please Email ce@iwcc.edu or phone (712) 325-3255 for questions and registration assistance; vaccination/Immunization documents required.
Below is a registration form for the class.
https://www.iwcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Health-Registration-Copy-21.pdf
Class/Lab Time: Mon. / Wed./ Fri. from Sept. 12-Sept. 26th 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: Sept. 29th – Oct. 2nd from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Saturday, September 20, 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.
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
Class Time: October 6th -Oct. 8th 8:00am-4:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Class/Lab Time: October 10th – October 20th Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm in Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: October 21st- October 24th 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
October 28th – November 6th Mon.-Fri. Looft Hall Council Bluffs, Campus
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
Wednesday, November 5th 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Looft Hall – Room #112
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. Call 712.325.3294 or 712.325.3255 or email ekea@iwcc.edu with current certification.
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.
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
November 21st – November 25th
Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm .
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required. November 26th AM
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
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.