Iowa Western Community College

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 1st-Dec. 31st 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.
 

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. 

July 1st-December 31, 2026

This program expands the scope for dental assistants and dental hygienists in the state of Iowa.

Aproved by Iowa Dental Board

Lab and Clinical performed at YOUR own dental office,

Experienced instructor available for assistance as needed.

Dental Expanded Fuctions Pre-Test is required prior to taking this course.

July 1st-Dec. 31st, 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.

    July 1st- December 31, 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.

July 1st- Dec 31st 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. 

July 1st- December 31st, 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.

July 1st – Dec 31st 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. 

July1st- December 31st, 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.

July 1st- December 31, 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.

July 1st- December 31st, 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.

Behavioral Health Technician -HYBRID 

Earn two certificates;  Certified Nursing Assistant & Behavioral Health Technician.

A combination of online learning, lab, & clinical.

August 18th-November 24th    Council Bluffs  Campus, Looft Hall

Email: ce@iwcc.edu or phone (712) 325-3259 for information

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

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

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.

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

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.

Saturday, November 21st, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm –  Kitchen Council 1001 S 6th St Council Bluffs
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 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
 

Saturday, December 12th, 2026 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm –  Kitchen Council 1001 S 6th St Council Bluffs
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

January 22nd, 2027
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm Friday Jan. 22nd. Monday Jan. 25th, Tuesday Jan. 26th

Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available January 27th for those who need it. Separate registration required

Pharmacy Technician CB Campus January 26th, 2026
Class Time: January 26th- March 30th,   9am-3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Looft Hall, Room 024
Clinical: March 31st- April 21st –   Location and Times TBD
Follow up dates:  April 22nd, April 27th & April 29th  from 9am-3pm in Looft Hall, Room 024

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

Medication Manager Lab-January 27th, 2027

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

January 28th, 2027
Class:  Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm Looft Hall Room 109
Follow up date for State Exam TBA

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

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

Saturday, January 30th, 2027 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kitchen Council  1001 S 6th St  Council Bluffs
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

February 25th, 2027
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm  Thursday Feb. 25th, Friday Feb. 26th, Monday March 1st..

Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available March 2nd for those who need it.. Separate registration required

Saturday, February 27, 2027 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kitchen Council  1001 S 6th St  Council Bluffs
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 Lab-March 2nd, 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

Saturday, March 20th, 2027 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kitchen Council 1001 S 6th St  Council Bluffs
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

March 22nd, 2026
Class:  Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-4:30pm Looft Hall Room 109
Follow up date for State Exam TBA

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

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

CNA Hybrid:  Council Bluffs, April 2nd,  2027

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

April 2nd:  Mandated Orientation, 8am-11:30am (lab to follow, see Lab notes below)  CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109
Class: Online
Lab:  April 2nd, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd  12:15pm-4:30pm  CB Campus, Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: April 26th-29th  Mon.-Thurs. from 7am-3:30pm Location: TBA

Med Manager in Council Bluffs

May 3rd, 2027
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm  Monday May  3rd, Tuesday May 4th, Wednesday May 5th

Looft Hall Room 109

Med Manager Lab is available May 6th  for those who need it. Separate registration required

Medication Manager Lab-May 6th, 2027

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

Saturday, June 19th, 2027 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kitchen Council  1001 S 6th Street  Council Bluffs
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.