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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:

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Are you an Iowa resident? You may qualify for FREE tuition for one of the four programs listed below!
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Available Courses

Medication Manager Online

April 1st-June 30th, 2026

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

Offered quarterly.  Self-paced.

 

Medication Manager LAB is available for those who need it.  Separate registration is  required.

Phone: (712) 325-3255  Email:  ce@iwcc.edu

Start Date: 04/01/2026
End Date: 06/30/2026
Seats Available:
Cost: $125
Location: Online
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

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

 

Start Date: 04/06/2026
End Date: 04/08/2026
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $199
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   04/08/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.  

Start Date: 04/08/2026
End Date: 04/23/2026
Seats Available: 9
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

Medication Manager Lab Clarinda, Iowa Center
April 9th

Session times will be assigned upon course completion.

Session A 8am-12pm

Session B 1pm-4pm

Start Date: 04/09/2026
End Date: 04/09/2026
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $79
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

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,  4pm-8:15pm
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

Start Date: 04/13/2026
End Date: 05/15/2026
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $695
Location: Shenandoah
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   04/18/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.

Start Date: 04/18/2026
End Date: 04/18/2026
Seats Available: 5
Cost: $150
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

Mental Health First Aid- Youth; Teaching Adults to Support Youth- April 22,  2026  Harlan Center 8am-5:00pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Start Date: 04/22/2026
End Date: 04/22/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $45
Location: Harlan
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   04/27/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.

Start Date: 04/27/2026
End Date: 04/29/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   04/28/2026 - Council Bluffs

Pharmacy Technician CB Campus April 28th-July 30, 2026
Class Time: April 28th-June 30th from  9am-3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Looft Hall, Room 112
Clinical: July 1st-July 22nd –   Location and Times TBD
Follow up dates:  July 23rd, 28th, & 30th  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. 

Start Date: 04/28/2026
End Date: 07/30/2026
Seats Available: 5
Cost: $1689
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   04/30/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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
 

Start Date: 04/30/2026
End Date: 04/30/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $79
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   05/01/2026 - Council Bluffs

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.

Start Date: 05/01/2026
End Date: 05/18/2026
Seats Available: 11
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

Mental Health First Aid- Adult; Teaching Adults to Support Adults  May 4th,  2026  Clarinda Center 8am-4:15pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.
 

Start Date: 05/04/2026
End Date: 05/04/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   05/05/2026 - Clarinda

Mental Health First Aid- Youth; Teaching Adults to Support Youth May 5th,2026  Clarinda Center 8am-4:15pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Start Date: 05/05/2026
End Date: 05/05/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   05/26/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.

Start Date: 05/26/2026
End Date: 06/12/2026
Seats Available: 5
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   05/28/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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: May 28th- July 14rh 5pm-9pm  Mon.,Tues., & Thurs.  Looft Hall
Clinical: July 20th-August 7th , Times and Locations TBA    Please plan for a 40 hour week. 
Follow Up Class: August 10th 5pm-9pm 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 
 

Start Date: 05/28/2026
End Date: 08/10/2026
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $1699
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

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

More Information

Start Date: 05/29/2026
End Date: 06/12/2026
Seats Available: 1
Cost: $595
Location: Harlan
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

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.

Start Date: 06/02/2026
End Date: 06/02/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $85
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

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.

Start Date: 06/09/2026
End Date: 06/09/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $45
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   06/09/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.
 

Start Date: 06/09/2026
End Date: 06/09/2026
Seats Available: 49
Cost: $45
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

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-Thurs;  8am-4:30pm 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.

Start Date: 06/15/2026
End Date: 07/02/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   06/20/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.

Start Date: 06/20/2026
End Date: 06/20/2026
Seats Available: 11
Cost: $150
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   06/22/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

CNA Council Bluffs: June 22-July 9th 2026 * No class will be held July 2nd

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

Class:  June 22- July 1st from 8am-4:30pm in CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: July 6th-July 9th 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. 

Start Date: 06/22/2026
End Date: 07/09/2026
Seats Available: 11
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm

Medication Manager Online

July 1st-September 30th, 2026

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

 

Offered quarterly.  Self-paced.

 

Medication Manager LAB is available for those who need it.  Separate registration is required.

Phone (712) 325-3255 or Email: ce@iwcc.edu

Start Date: 07/01/2026
End Date: 09/30/2026
Seats Available:
Cost: $125
Location: Online
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   07/13/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

CNA Council Bluffs: July 13-July 30th, 2026
Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of long-term care facilities.
Class:  July 13-July 23rd from 8am-4:30pm in CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: July 27-July 30th 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.  

Start Date: 07/13/2026
End Date: 07/30/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   07/13/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Mental Health First Aid- Adult; Teaching Adults to Support Adults  July 13th Council Bluffs Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.
 

Start Date: 07/13/2026
End Date: 07/13/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   07/14/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Mental Health First Aid- Youth; Teaching Adults to Support Youth July 14th,  2026  Council Bluffs Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Start Date: 07/14/2026
End Date: 07/14/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   07/22/2026 - Shenandoah

Mental Health First Aid- Adult; Teaching Adults to Support Adults  July 22nd , 2026  Shenandoah Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Start Date: 07/22/2026
End Date: 07/22/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Shenandoah
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:40 pm
   07/23/2026 - Shenandoah

Mental Health First Aid- Youth; Teaching Adults to Support Youth- July 23rd,  2026  Shenandoah Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Start Date: 07/23/2026
End Date: 07/23/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Shenandoah
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm

Mental Health First Aid- Adult ; Teaching Adults to Support Adults- July 29th , 2026  Atlantic Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.
 

Start Date: 07/29/2026
End Date: 07/29/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm
   07/30/2026 - Atlantic

Mental Health First Aid- Youth; Teaching Adults to Support Youth -July 30th,  2026  Atlantic, IA Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Start Date: 07/30/2026
End Date: 07/30/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm
   08/03/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Aide – Council Bluffs Campus

August 3rd- August 21st, 2026
Class:  Mon.Wed.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  
 

Start Date: 08/03/2026
End Date: 08/21/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:38 pm
   08/03/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Manager (MEDMN-01)
Medication Manager  August 3rd- August 6th Mon, Tue, Thurs,
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time:August 3,4,6th 8:30am-4:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available August 11th  for those who need it. Separate registration required.

Start Date: 08/03/2026
End Date: 08/06/2026
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm

Mental Health First Aid- Adult; Teaching Adults to Support Adult- August 5th, 2026  Harlan Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Start Date: 08/05/2026
End Date: 08/05/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Harlan
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm

Mental Health First Aid- Adult; Teaching Adults to Support Youth August 6th,  2026  Harlan, IA Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.
 

Start Date: 08/06/2026
End Date: 08/06/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $45
Location: Harlan
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm

CNA Shenandoah EVENING Class August 7th- August 27th, 2026

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

Class:  August 7th-August 21st 4pm-8:45pm  Shenandoah Center
Clinical: August 24,25,26, & 27th  7am-3:30pm   Location: TBA  Please note, four clinical sessions will be held during daytime hours.

 

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

Start Date: 08/07/2026
End Date: 08/27/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm
   08/08/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

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.

Start Date: 08/08/2026
End Date: 08/08/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $150
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm
   08/11/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Manager Lab-August 11th

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

Start Date: 08/11/2026
End Date: 08/11/2026
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $79
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm
   08/18/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Certified Nursing Assistant Hybrid (75CNA-10)
Hybrid CNA in Council Bluffs: August 18-September 21, 2026

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

Class: Mandated Orientation August 18th 12pm-4:15pm in CB Campus, Looft Hall 
Canvas Platform: Online from August 18th-Septemeber 13th  
Labs: August 25, 27, September 1,3,8,10,& 15th 12pm-4:15pm  CB Campus Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: September 16, 17, 18, & 21st 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.

Start Date: 08/18/2026
End Date: 09/21/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $695
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm
   09/02/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Med Manager in Council Bluffs

September 2nd, 2026
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm  Wed.Sept. 2nd , Fri. Sept 4th & Wed. Sept 9th  

Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available September 11th for those who need it. Separate registration required

Start Date: 09/02/2026
End Date: 09/09/2026
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm
   09/11/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Manager Lab September 11th , 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

Start Date: 09/11/2026
End Date: 09/11/2026
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $79
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm
   09/24/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

CNA Council Bluffs: September 24, 2026

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

Class:  September 24th- October 2nd from 8am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. in CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: October 5th- October 8th from 7am-3:30pm  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.  

Start Date: 09/24/2026
End Date: 10/08/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm

Medication Manager Online

October 1st- December 17th, 2026

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

 

Offered quarterly.  Self-paced.

 

Medication Manager LAB is available for those who need it.  Separate registration is required.

 

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

 

Start Date: 10/01/2026
End Date: 12/17/2026
Seats Available:
Cost: $125
Location: Online
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 6:41 pm

Hybrid CNA in Shenandoah: October 5th – November 6th, 2026

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

Class: Mandated Orientation October 5th 8:30am 4:30pm
Canvas Platform: Online from October 5th- October 31st 
Labs: October 8, 12 (opt), 15, 19 (opt), 22, 29  9am-2:15pm
Clinical: November 2nd- November 5 , with November 6th a snow makeup day;  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.

Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 11/06/2026
Seats Available: 11
Cost: $695
Location: Shenandoah
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 8:30 pm
   10/09/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Manager  October 9th, 12th & 13th, 2026- Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time: Oct. 9th, Oct. 12th, & Oct. 13th  8:00am-4:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available October 14th for those who need it. Separate registration required.

Start Date: 10/09/2026
End Date: 10/13/2026
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $199.99
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 9:47 pm
   10/14/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Manager Lab-October 14th, 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

Start Date: 10/14/2026
End Date: 10/14/2026
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $79
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 9:47 pm
   10/19/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Aide – Council Bluffs Campus

October 19th- October 28th, 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  

Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 10/28/2026
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 9:47 pm
   11/02/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

CNA Council Bluffs: November 2nd, 2026

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

Class: November 2nd- November 10th  from 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri in CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: November 11th-November 16th Mon.-Fri.  from 7am-3:30pm  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.  

Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date: 11/16/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 8:30 pm
   11/18/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Manager November 18th, 2026- Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time: November 18- November 20th 8:00am-4:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available November 23rd for those who need it. Separate registration required.

Start Date: 11/18/2026
End Date: 11/20/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 9:47 pm
   11/23/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

Medication Manager Lab-November 23rd, 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
 

Start Date: 11/23/2026
End Date: 11/23/2026
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $79
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 9:47 pm
   12/01/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

CNA Council Bluffs: December 1st, 2026

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

Class:  December 1st- December 9th  from 8am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. in CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: December 10th-December 15th Mon.-Fri.  from 7am-3:30pm  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.  

Start Date: 12/01/2026
End Date: 12/15/2026
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/29/2026 8:30 pm


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