Participant providing bag-valve-mask ventilation to an adult CPR manikin at a Citywide CPR simulation station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with an infant manikin in a onesie and laptop visible.

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Complete the Online Course

Finish the required American Heart Association (AHA) online coursework at your own pace before attending your hands-on skills session.

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Complete Your Skills Session

Visit our location for a quick hands-on skills session using AHA-compliant equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback.

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Receive Your AHA eCard

Receive your official 2-year American Heart Association eCard after successful completion of your skills session.

Citywide CPR offers flexible group training for businesses, healthcare teams, schools and other organizations in NewBo District, Cedar Rapids. Choose the option that fits your staff’s certification needs.

For hospitals, medical and dental offices, clinics, and healthcare teams in NewBo District, Cedar Rapids that need American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification and renewal.

For businesses, schools, childcare centers, and other organizations in NewBo District, Cedar Rapids that need American Heart Association CPR, AED, and First Aid training for staff.

Getting Started

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS and PALS in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Learners can complete the applicable cognitive learning online independently and then schedule a self-guided skills session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. During the hands-on portion at our Cedar Rapids location, healthcare professionals and students complete skills practice and testing using American Heart Association-approved equipment that provides real-time feedback. Flexible appointment options provide a convenient path to BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or renewal around professional, academic and clinical responsibilities.

American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning allows cognitive learning to be completed independently before the required hands-on skills practice and testing using approved equipment with real-time feedback. For BLS, ACLS and PALS, applicable self-paced online learning is followed by a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Citywide CPR provides flexible Cedar Rapids skills appointments for AHA certification and renewal.

Planning your visit to Citywide CPR in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

See our Cedar Rapids location before you arrive for your scheduled appointment. This original walkthrough video gives skills participants a look at the training space and equipment used for American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification skills sessions. Watch the short tour to become familiar with the location and know what to expect before your Self-Guided Skills Session.

Fast, Same-Day AHA CPR Certification & Renewal in Cedar Rapids, IA

Trying to renew your CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification in Cedar Rapids? Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association certification and renewal with flexible Self-Guided Skills Sessions and same-day AHA eCards. BLS, ACLS, and PALS Online & Skills include adaptive AHA HeartCode coursework that helps experienced providers move efficiently through material they already know. Already completed the required AHA HeartCode course? Choose Skills Only and upload your completion certificate when registering.

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  • NewBo District
  • 1120 Depot Lane Southeast, #100, Suite 101, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
  • 1 Hour
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American Heart Association All-Star Training Center

Citywide CPR is recognized as an American Heart Association All-Star Training Center. Our Cedar Rapids location offers AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal through flexible training options for healthcare professionals and students.

American Heart Association Training Center recognition badge for Citywide CPR

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Citywide CPR is an American Heart Association Training Center. After successfully completing your course requirements and hands-on skills session in Cedar Rapids, you will receive an official American Heart Association Provider eCard for the course completed.

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification options at our Cedar Rapids location. Choose Online + Skills if you need the applicable AHA HeartCode online course and hands-on skills session, or Skills Only if you have already completed the required HeartCode course.

Healthcare professionals can renew American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification through Citywide CPR in Cedar Rapids. Online + Skills and Skills Only options are available depending on whether you have already completed the required AHA HeartCode course.

Yes. Our Cedar Rapids location is convenient for healthcare professionals and others seeking AHA certification from Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Mount Vernon, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and surrounding communities.

Most Self-Guided Skills Sessions take approximately 30 minutes, although completion time can vary by course and individual performance.

You complete the required hands-on skills using AHA-approved training equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback. The system guides you through the required skills and provides feedback on your performance throughout the session.

No. Self-Guided Skills Sessions are designed to be completed independently using training equipment that provides real-time guidance and feedback. Customer Support is available if you need assistance with the session or equipment.

Yes. If you have already completed the required American Heart Association HeartCode BLS, ACLS, or PALS online course, select Skills Only for your Cedar Rapids appointment and upload your completion certificate when registering.

Yes. With Online + Skills, you can complete the applicable AHA HeartCode online coursework at your own pace before attending your scheduled hands-on skills session in Cedar Rapids.

After successfully completing your course requirements and skills session, your official American Heart Association eCard is processed the same day.

Citywide CPR issues official American Heart Association Provider eCards after successful course completion. AHA certifications are widely used by hospitals, healthcare organizations, schools, and clinical programs. Always confirm the specific certification requirements of your employer, school, or clinical program.

Citywide CPR offers flexible Cedar Rapids appointment options designed to accommodate busy healthcare, school, and clinical schedules. Available dates and appointment times can be viewed when scheduling your skills session.

1120 Depot Lane Southeast
#100, Suite 101
Cedar Rapids IA 52401

No. The Cedar Rapids location offers American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS, and PALS. You complete the applicable online learning independently and then attend a scheduled Self-Guided Skills Session, where AHA-approved equipment provides real-time feedback as you complete the required hands-on skills.

Meets In-Person Skills Requirement for Nursing Programs & Healthcare Renewal

With flexible scheduling in Cedar Rapids, you can complete online and hybrid courses at your own pace while fulfilling all hands-on skill requirements. Our courses are AHA-accredited, ensuring your certification is recognized nationwide and meets current AHA guidelines.

CPR Certification in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Complete American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS certification, and PALS certification at our Cedar Rapids CPR training location with convenient daily appointments and same-day AHA eCards.

Parking Information

If you're coming to our Citywide CPR training location at 1120 Depot Lane Southeast, Suite 100, Office 101, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, free on-site parking is available at The Depot directly in front of or adjacent to the office entrance. The Office Evolution entrance is located within the breezeway in Suite 100. Additional free parking is available at the NewBo City Market lot across the way, though it can get busy on weekends, and free and paid street parking is also available nearby. Most single-course skills sessions are completed in under one hour, so arriving a few minutes before your appointment gives you time to park comfortably and head inside without rushing.

Official American Heart Association Training Center

Citywide CPR is an Official American Heart Association Training Center providing American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification with flexible daily appointments, quick skills sessions, and same-day AHA eCards.

Citywide CPR Reviews from Newbo District Cedar Rapids Healthcare Professionals

Read reviews from healthcare professionals who completed their BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with Citywide CPR in Newbo District Cedar Rapids and nearby communities throughout the area.

raelyn parrott

Cedar Rapids, IA

I have been looking for a place that could certify me before my clinical date and I was really struggling to find anywhere. They replied fast and there was such an easy sign up process, as well as efficient process with the online and skills portion. It was all made super simple and wasn’t time consuming, which was important to me as a busy college student. I was able to turn in my certification within minutes of finishing up and it got approved. It worked out really well and the process was so quick! I highly recommend getting your certifications here!

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in Cedar Rapids, Iowa near Citywide CPR offering official American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

Complete your American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, ACLS, or PALS Skills Session with Citywide CPR and receive your official AHA eCard the same day for most appointments completed during business hours. Our fast certification process, flexible daily appointments, and skills sessions completed in as little as 30 minutes help healthcare professionals and healthcare students quickly meet certification requirements for employers, hospitals, schools, and clinical programs.

Who Chooses Citywide CPR in NewBo District, Cedar Rapids?

The NewBo District location serves Cedar Rapids healthcare employees, students, emergency responders, and medical office teams who need recognized CPR certification. Citywide CPR makes it easier to complete BLS, ACLS, or PALS skills without traveling far from the city center.

Resources Before Your Appointment

Preparing for your upcoming American Heart Association CPR certification appointment in NewBo District, Cedar Rapids? Build your confidence by watching our Skills Demonstration Library, then explore the BLS Study Guide, ACLS Study Guide, and PALS Study Guide to better understand the online curriculum. Finally, read our Google Reviews to see why so many students and healthcare professionals choose Citywide CPR.

Healthcare professional receiving an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard after completing CPR certification at Citywide CPR.

Our Cedar Rapids location serves healthcare providers and students throughout Eastern Iowa with a fast, convenient certification experience. Whether you’re renewing credentials for employment, clinical rotations, or licensing requirements, hourly appointments available 5–6 days a week at most Citywide CPR locations make it easy to fit training into your work or school schedule.