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
Education 2 Employment Tuition AssistanceAvailable Courses
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 01/03/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Class/lLab : Monday-Friday Jan.2nd -Jan.13th 8am-4:30pm IWCC CB Campus
Clinical: Jan.14th -Jan.17th 7am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form Must Be Turned In Prior to the First Day of Class.
(712) 325-3255 or Email: ce@iwcc.edu
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 01/03/25
End Date: 01/17/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Phlebotomy (PHLEB-01) 01/13/25 - Council Bluffs
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;
CNA or Direct Patient Care Experience required for enrollment.
Textbook and handout provided.
Formatted so students will qualify to take the National Certification Exam.
Class: Mon., Wed., Thurs. 5:30pm-9:30pm CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109 Clinical: TBA Varies with Location and Mentor
PHONE (712) 325-3255 or EMAIL: ce@iwcc.edu for a required registration form and all questions.
Start Date: 01/13/25
End Date: 04/02/25
Seats Available: 7
Cost: $1699
Location: Council Bluffs
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 01/23/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parental medications.
January 23-27 from 8:30am- 3:30pm in Looft Hall.
Lab available for those who need it. Separate registration is required.
Start Date: 01/23/25
End Date: 01/27/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 01/28/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Lab times will be assigned upon course completion.
Session #1 8am-12pm, Session #2 1pm-4:30pm
Start Date: 01/28/25
End Date: 01/28/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $79
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Certified Medication Aide (MEDAD-01) 01/29/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
January 29-February 14 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday Looft Hall Council Bluffs, Campus
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/
https://iwccdev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/Medication-Aide-Clinical-Agreement.pdf
Start Date: 01/29/25
End Date: 02/14/25
Seats Available: 11
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Pharmacy Technician (PHARM-01) 02/25/25 - Council Bluffs
Pharmacy Technician- PTCB Board Approved Course.
196 Hours consisting of both Theoretical and Practical Training.
Externship in a Retail pharmacy and Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy.
PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) Exam included in tuition.
Instructor with 30+ years Pharmacy Experience.
First Schedule is classroom/lab
Second Schedule is Clinical
Start Date: 02/25/25
End Date: 05/20/25
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $1689
Location: Council Bluffs
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 03/03/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parental medications.
March 3-5 from 8:30am-3:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in Looft Hall.
Lab available for those who need it. Separate registration is required.
Start Date: 03/03/25
End Date: 03/05/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Certified Nursing Assistant Hybrid (75CNA-10) 01/30/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
January 30 will be a Mandate Orientation from 12pm-4:30pm in Looft Hall; Canvas Online: January 30- February 20; Labs will be February 2-20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm-4:15pm in Looft Hall; February 24-27 will be clinical from 7am-3:30pm off campus- site TBA.
Start Date: 01/30/25
End Date: 02/27/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $695
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Certified Nursing Assistant Hybrid (75CNA-10) 03/06/25 - Atlantic
March 6th 8am-12noon Orientation Atlantic Center
March 6th- April 3 Online Canvas Course work
March 12 & 19th Zoom 8am-9pm
March 14th & 21st Lab 7am-3:30pm Atlantic Center
March 26 & 27th Exams 8am-10am Atlantic Center
March 31-April 3 6am-2:30pm Clinical Location TBA
Registration Form MUST be completed and signed for course registration.
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 03/06/25
End Date: 04/03/25
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $699
Location: Atlantic
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 03/11/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Class/Lab: Monday- Friday March 11th - March 19th 8am-4:30pm IWCC Campus CB
Clinical: March 24th - March 27th 7am-3:3pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form Must Be Turned In Prior to the First Day of Class
(712) 325-2555 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 03/11/25
End Date: 03/27/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Sterile Processing Technician Training (SPDO-05) 03/18/25 - Council Bluffs
Class Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm, March 18th- May 8th on Tues/Thurs at the Council Bluffs Campus
Clinical Time: May 9th- May 28th, 2025, CHI Mercy Council Bluffs: Dates and Times will be assigned; 30 hours total required for course completion.
Final Exam: May 29, 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.
Start Date: 03/18/25
End Date: 05/29/25
Seats Available: 7
Cost: $849
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant Hybrid (75CNA-10) 01/30/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
January 30 will be a Mandate Orientation from 12pm-4:30pm in Looft Hall; Canvas Online: January 30- February 20; Labs will be February 2-20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm-4:15pm in Looft Hall; February 24-27 will be clinical from 7am-3:30pm off campus- site TBA.
Start Date: 01/30/25
End Date: 02/27/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $695
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Certified Medication Aide (MEDAD-01) 03/31/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
March 31, 2025-April 9, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Looft Hall Council Bluffs, Campus
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/
https://iwccdev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/Medication-Aide-Clinical-Agreement.pdf
Start Date: 03/31/25
End Date: 04/09/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 04/10/25 - Harlan
Session times will be assigned upon course completion.
Session A 9am-12:00pm
Session B 12:30pm-3:30pm
Start Date: 04/10/25
End Date: 04/10/25
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $79
Location: Harlan
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 04/10/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Class/Lab: Monday- Friday April 10th - April 21st 8am-4:30pm IWCC Campus CB
Clinical: April 22nd - April 25th Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form Must be Turned in Prior to the First Day of Class
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 04/10/25
End Date: 04/25/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Certified Nursing Assistant Hybrid (75CNA-10) 04/11/25 - Clarinda Campus
Provides knowledge and basic nursing skills needed to care for patients and residents in a variety of long-term care facilities.
Orientation: Friday April 11th 12:00pm-4:30pm Clarinda Center
Online Course Available April 11-May 8th
Lab: April 15, 25, 29, May 2nd 9am-2:30pm Clarinda Center
ZOOM: April 18th 8am-9am
Clinical: May 5,6,7,8 6am-2:30pm Location: TBA
A completed and signed Registration Form, MUST be completed to register for this class.
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 04/11/25
End Date: 05/08/25
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $699
Location: Clarinda Campus
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 04/21/25 - Atlantic
Prepares and individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
Class Time: 9am-3:30pm Mon., Tues., Wed. Atlantic Center
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 04/21/25
End Date: 04/23/25
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $199
Location: Atlantic
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 04/24/25 - Atlantic
Session Times will be assigned upon course completion.
Session #1 9:00am-12:00pm Atlantic Center
Session #2 1:00pm-4:00pm Atlantic Center
Start Date: 04/24/25
End Date: 04/24/25
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $0
Location: Atlantic
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 04/28/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parental medications. Medication Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration is required.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:30am- 3:30pm in Looft Hall.
Start Date: 04/28/25
End Date: 04/30/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 05/02/25 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday, May 2nd - May 12th from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: May 13th -May 16th from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 05/02/25
End Date: 05/16/25
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 05/27/25 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday, May 27th - June 5th from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: June 9th - June 12th, 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 05/27/25
End Date: 06/12/25
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 06/23/25 - Council Bluffs
Prepares and individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
June 23rd-June 25th
Class Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 06/23/25
End Date: 06/25/25
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 06/26/25 - Council Bluffs
June 26th Looft Hall Room 102
Session Times will be assigned upon course completion.
Session #1 8:30am-11:30am
Session #2 1pm-4pm
Start Date: 06/26/25
End Date: 06/26/25
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $79
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 06/30/25 - Council Bluffs
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
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 06/30/25
End Date: 07/17/25
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 07/22/25 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday, July 22 - July 31st from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: August 1st- August 6th from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 07/22/25
End Date: 08/06/25
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 08/11/25 - Council Bluffs
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
August 11, 12 & 14
Class Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 08/11/25
End Date: 08/14/25
Seats Available:
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Medication Aide (MEDAD-01) 08/11/25 - Council Bluffs
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
Start Date: 08/11/25
End Date: 08/27/25
Seats Available: 14
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant Hybrid (75CNA-10) 08/28/25 - Council Bluffs
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
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 08/28/25
End Date: 10/02/25
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $695
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Medication Aide- HYBRID (MEDAD-10) 08/28/25 - Council Bluffs
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
Start Date: 08/28/25
End Date: 10/03/25
Seats Available: 14
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 09/12/25 - Council Bluffs
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
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 09/12/25
End Date: 10/02/25
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 10/06/25 - Council Bluffs
Prepares and individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
Class Time: October 6th -Oct. 8th 8:30am-3:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 10/06/25
End Date: 10/08/25
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 10/10/25 - Council Bluffs
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
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 10/10/25
End Date: 10/24/25
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Medication Aide (MEDAD-01) 10/28/25 - Council Bluffs
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
October 28th-November 20th 8:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday/ Thursday Looft Hall Council Bluffs, Campus
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/
https://iwccdev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/Medication-Aide-Clinical-Agreement.pdf
Start Date: 10/28/25
End Date: 11/20/25
Seats Available: 14
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 10/29/25 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday, October 29th-November 12th 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Nov. 14th - 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
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 10/29/25
End Date: 11/21/25
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 11/24/25 - Council Bluffs
Prepares and individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
November 24th - November 25th
Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm Extended hours due to holiday week.
November 26th 8:00am-12:00pm
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 11/24/25
End Date: 11/26/25
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 12/01/25 - Council Bluffs
December 1st Looft Hall Room 102
Session times will be assigned upon course completion.
Session A 8:30am-11:30am
Session B 1pm-4pm
Start Date: 12/01/25
End Date: 12/01/25
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $79
Location: Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 12/02/25 - Council Bluffs
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
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 12/02/25
End Date: 12/16/25
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
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.