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.

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.

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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. You will receive an official American Heart Association Provider eCard upon completion.

The hands-on skills session typically takes about 30 minutes.

Your official American Heart Association Provider eCard is issued the same day after you complete your skills session.

Students complete a streamlined hands-on skills session using AHA-compliant equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback. Most sessions take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Our office is located inside Suite 100, Office 101 at 1120 Depot Lane SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

Yes. We offer American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification and renewal programs for healthcare professionals and healthcare students in Newbo District, Cedar Rapids.

Our participants include nurses, nursing students, physicians, medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, EMTs, paramedics, pharmacists, dental professionals, and other healthcare professionals throughout Newbo District, Cedar Rapids and the surrounding communities.

Cedar Rapids learners complete required BLS, ACLS or PALS hands-on skills practice and testing independently at a Citywide CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Approved equipment provides real-time feedback throughout the Self-Guided Skills Session.

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 SE, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401**, where **Office 101** is located inside **Suite 100**, parking is available on-site at The Depot, so you can usually park close to the building before your appointment. The property includes dedicated off-street parking for visitors, making it easy to arrive without searching for downtown parking. Most single-course skills sessions are completed in under one hour, so giving yourself a few extra minutes to park and make your way inside helps you start your appointment on time.

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.