Iowa Western Community College

January 2026- June 30, 2026

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.

Jan 1st 2026- June 30, 2026
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.

January 1st, 2026- June 30, 2026
    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 rquired prior to taking this course.

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.

Sterile Processing- Council Bluffs Center 

June 16th-August 27th, 2026

Class Time: June 16 -August 6th  2pm-5pm Looft Hall/ Simulation Lab

Clinical:  August 7th-August 26th  CHI Mercy Council Bluffs, dates and times TBD–30 Hours Required

Enrollment does require a completed and signed registration form, this includes immunization information.

Contact (712) 325-3256  or Email ce@iwcc.edu 

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.

CNA Council Bluffs: June 22-July 9th 2026 Monday-Thursday * 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. 

July 1-December 31, 2026

This program expands the scope of practice for dental assistants and dental  hygienists 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.

July 1-December 31st, 2026

Dental Expanded Functions Pretest- Mandated by the Iowa Dental Board.

Successful completion is required prior to taking any Iowa Level I Dental Expanded Function Course.

Exam and Expanded Functions Courses are Online Self-Paced and offered each college term. 

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

CNA Council Bluffs: July 13-July 30th, 2026 Monday-Thursday
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.  

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

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.

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  
 

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.

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.

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.
 

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

Monday-Friday

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 with TB Test documentation is required for registration.  

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

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.

Sterile Processing- Council Bluffs Center 

June 16th-August 27th, 2026

Class Time: June 16 -August 6th  2pm-5pm Looft Hall/ Simulation Lab

Clinical:  August 7th-August 26th  CHI Mercy Council Bluffs, dates and times TBD–30 Hours Required

Enrollment does require a completed and signed registration form, this includes immunization information.

Contact (712) 325-3256  or Email ce@iwcc.edu 

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm -Kitchen Council  1001 S 6th St 
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.

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

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

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 with TB Test documentation is required for registration.  

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

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.

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.

October 12-October 16th

Council Bluffs Campus, Looft Hall Room 022

Class Time:  8am-2:30pm Monday-Thursday; Friday October 16th 8am-2:30pm with Final Exam 2:30pm-4:30pm.

This course is for the Iowa LPN with an active Iowa License and a minimum of 1040 hours of work experience.   The course prepares you to perform procedures related to intravenous therapy in a licensed hospital, licensed skilled nursing facility, and an end-stage renal dialysis unit for clients age 12 and older, and weighing 80 pounds or more. 

Earn contact hours! 

Certificate awarded upon full attendance, successful final exam, and completion of clinical skills performed independently at the student's place of employment. 

Phone (712) 325-3256  Email:  ce@iwcc.edu

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

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  

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 with TB Test documentation is required for registration.  

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.

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
 

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 with TB Test documentation is required for registration.