Iowa ACLS certification online

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Iowa, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Iowa through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

  • Iowa Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Iowa Board of Medicine for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Iowa Dental Board for dental professionals accepts our EVERY COURSE, ADA COURSES because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Iowa Department of Human Services, Division of Adult, Children, and Family Services for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Iowa Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
  • Butler for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Des Moines for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Wright for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Cedar for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Mahaska for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Adair for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Union for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Page for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Sac for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Osceola for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Lee for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Henry for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Jones for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Louisa for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Iowa for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Washington for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Black Hawk for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Bremer for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Johnson for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Grundy for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Worth for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Linn for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Story for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Madison for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Webster for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Warren for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Kossuth for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Hamilton for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Dallas for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Scott for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Howard for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Jackson for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Clayton for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Muscatine for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Dubuque for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Clinton for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Delaware for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Clarke for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Jefferson for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Marshall for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Jasper for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Winnebago for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Floyd for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Cerro Gordo for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Decatur for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Tama for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Keokuk for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Monroe for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Cass for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Audubon for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Marion for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Hardin for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Hancock for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Woodbury for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Calhoun for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Pottawattamie for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Humboldt for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Dickinson for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Mills for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Harrison for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Cherokee for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Clay for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Montgomery for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Emmet for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Fremont for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Monona for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Lyon for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Sioux for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Carroll for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • O'Brien for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Buena Vista for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Palo Alto for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Appanoose for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Pocahontas for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.

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Iowa medical statistics

Iowans, we welcome you to the Iowa state page of medical statistics. Here, you will find all sorts of interesting health data related to Iowa BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification.

IOWA MEDICAL STATISTICS

How is Iowa unique?

Iowa is a healthier-than-average state compared to others in the Midwest. In Iowa, 25.7% of the children are obese. This may sound high, but compared to the other states in the Midwest, it is comparatively low. The regional average is 29.5%.

Iowa also has a low percentage of folks who consider themselves in poor to fair health. Only 11.5% of Iowans consider themselves to be in poor to fair health. Also, Iowa infants have a relatively low rate of low birth weight, at 6.6%.

High-tech similator at University of Iowa

High-tech University of Iowa simulator aids firefighters. The University of Iowa’s Mobile Emergency Simulation Lab is in town and the mannequins in the converted 42-foot Winnebago decked out in black and gold are no dummies. https://www.thegazette.com/news/high-tech-university-of-iowa-simulator-aids-firefighters/

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some healthcare professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Iowa is a compact state. If you are moving to Iowa or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement to use your license in Iowa. General instructions are listed below:

For more details, visit Iowa’s endorsement page.

You may renew your license online for $99. Renewal occurs every three years. Renewal must be completed 30 days prior to the 15th of your birth month; after this date, a $50 late fee will be incurred [oai_citation:8,License Renewals Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing](https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/nursing-professional-midwifery/nursing-licensure/renewals) [oai_citation:7,Board of Nursing Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing](https://dial.iowa.gov/about-dial/boards-0/board-nursing).

Continuing competency

You must complete a Mandatory Abuse Course every five years. Additionally, for your first renewal, 24 contact hours (2.4 continuing education units) are required, and for subsequent renewals, 36 contact hours (3.6 continuing education units) are required. To view Iowa’s continuing education page or nursing licensure information [oai_citation:6,Nursing Licensure Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing](https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/nursing-professional-midwifery/nursing-licensure) oai_citation:5,REGISTERED NURSE (RN).

Contact information

Iowa Board of Nursing

Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL)
Address:
6200 Park Avenue
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321

Phone: 515-281-3255
Email:

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am– 4:30 pm Monday through Friday

In-person training

Blended class Classroom
Format This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class. This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level. A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in IA.

Bennett and Associates
2347 Hawthorne Ct./ Bettendorf, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Healthy Life Therapeutic Massage
1325 West St/ Grinnell, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation d/b/a UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
1200 Pleasant St/ Des Moines, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Attn:brian Rechkemmer/ Cedar Rapids, IA BLS ACLS PALS

NE Iowa Community College
680 Main St/ Dubuque, IA BLS ACLS PALS

North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Dr/ Mason City, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Southwestern Community College
1501 W Townline St Attn:Betty Wallace/ Creston, IA BLS ACLS PALS

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Dr/ Iowa City, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd/ Council Bluffs, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue/ Des Moines, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Spencer Hospital
1200 1st Ave E/ Spencer, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Cass County Health System
1501 East 10th St./ Atlantic, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Myrtue Medical Center
1213 Garfield/ Harlan, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Clarinda Regional Health Center
823 South 17th St./ Clarinda, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
2301 Eastern Ave/ Red Oak, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Grinnell Regional Medical Center
210 4th Ave/ Grinnell, IA BLS ACLS PALS

Total 16 training sites in IA. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

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