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.
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:
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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 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 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/
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.
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:
) or phone (515-281-4826).
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). |
| 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). |
Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL)
Address:
6200 Park Avenue
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: 515-281-3255
Email: support@ACLS.netEmail</a
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am– 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
| 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 |
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
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Total 16 training sites in IA. Show all.
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