Online ACLS certification in Iowa

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How to complete your ACLS certification in Iowa

You are able to complete your ACLS, PALS and BLS certification in Iowa with a fully in-person, or blended online course.

Acceptance in Iowa

  • Iowa Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because we satisfy their rules.
  • Iowa Board of Medicine for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because we satisfy their rules.
  • Iowa Dental Board for dental professionals accepts our EVERY COURSE, ADA COURSES because they specifically reviewed and approved our 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 our organization .
  • Iowa Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because we satisfy their rules.
  • for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved our course .
  • Butler for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved our organization .
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Welcome to the oldest provider of online ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support) certification and recertification. We can get you your new ACLS, PALS, or BLS certification on time and efficiently as possible!

We also understand the need for high-quality and accurate material. All of our training material is written by experienced medical professionals and updated to reflect current American Heart Association guidelines. As you can see, we offer everything that nurses and other medical professionals need when getting their ACLS, PALS, or BLS certification in Iowa.

Features include

  • No skills check necessary.
  • Receipt of a free instant provider eCard and hard-copy certificate if requested.
  • A curriculum that complies with current AHA guidelines.
  • Save 10% to 15% when you enroll in more than one course — with no strings attached!
  • A 14 days 100% money-back guarantee.
  • The ability to take the test up to three times.

Now offering PALS and BLS courses

If you need your ACLS certification in Iowa, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve built a reputation with our ACLS courses for certification and recertification, but we provide our customers with so much more. Not only do we offer top-quality ACLS training, but we now are able to meet your entire certification requirement with our new PALS (pediatric advanced life support) and BLS (basic life support) courses. The following courses are available:

  • PALS online certification and recertification
  • BLS online certification and recertification

No skills check and 24/7 access

When you need to take an ACLS course in Iowa, you’ll want to complete it in an efficient fashion. No skills check is necessary in order to receive your ACLS, BLS, or PALS certification or recertification. It’s as easy as signing up, studying up, and passing the test.

Once you pass the test, you will be able to download an instant provider eCard. We will also put your physical certificate in the mail within one business day if requested. This means that you can use our service and become certified 24/7 without the hassle of scheduling a skills test or working around other people’s schedules.

100% money back guarantee

We want all of our customers to be fully satisfied with our BLS, ACLS, and PALS recertification and certification classes, so all of our courses, from our ACLS course to our PALS course in Iowa, come with a 7 days refund guarantee. We offer this unprecedented guarantee simply for your peace of mind.

We will refund 100% of your money if you are unhappy with our courses within the first 14 days.

Earn your certification or recertification today

When you need your PALS certification in Iowa, there’s no reason to wait. Sign up for an ACLS, PALS, or BLS course from ACLS Training Center to find out why so many medical professionals are saving time and money by earning their provider eCards online.

  • Our company has been helping medical professionals from around the world become certified since 1998.
  • Our courses are comprehensive, easy to understand, and up to date with the latest cardiovascular-related medical practices.
  • Sign up and gain immediate access to our online training material and our exams. You can take as much time as you need to study up and pass the exam.

Additional savings available

Nursing professionals and others in the medical industry who need their BLS certification in Iowa can get a great deal with our online courses. If you enroll in more than one of our ACLS, BLS, or PALS training courses, our online shopping cart will give you an automatic discount of up to 15%.

If you know that you will need additional certifications in the future, you can save money by purchasing the classes together. Remember, there is no time limit on taking and passing the exam. You can enroll in all of the classes you need and take the tests on your own time.

Our discount rates allow you to

  • Save 10% if you enroll in any two online BLS, ACLS or PALS classes.
  • Save 15% if you enroll in any three online PALS, BLS or ACLS classes.
  • Save without extra steps to claim your discount. Our shopping cart does all of the work and gives you a discount on your PALS course in Indiana and your BLS course in Indiana.

Widely accepted with money-back guarantee

Our BLS course, ACLS course, and PALS course have an over 99% acceptance rate across employers nationwide and internationally. While someone in every state and most international regions has accepted our courses, acceptance can vary by individual employer. This means that once you’ve taken your PALS, ACLS, or BLS course in Iowa, you can move to another country or another state and your certification will still be accepted. If for whatever reason you enroll in a course and it is not accepted, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 7 days.

Based on the latest AHA guidelines

Whether you are a nurse or a physician assistant, we know that when you need your ACLS certification in Iowa, you want a course that has the most current and accurate material. The team at the online ACLS Training Center works hard to stay up to date with new cardiac-related information and practices.

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).

This state requires nurses to hold current ACLS certification

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

Address: 400 S.W. 8th Street
Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 515-281-3255
Fax: 515-281-4825
Email:

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

In-person training

Your choices for in-person AHA 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. This list was produced by ACLS Training Center.

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.

ACLS Training Center course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by ACLS Training Center and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking ACLS Training Center to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. ACLS Training Center has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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