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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.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Citywide CPR provides official American Heart Association certification in Des Moines, Iowa. After successfully completing your course requirements for BLS, ACLS, or PALS, you will receive the appropriate AHA Provider eCard as proof of certification.

The hands-on BLS, ACLS, or PALS skills session in Des Moines typically takes about 30 minutes, although completion time can vary by course and individual. Our Self-Guided Skills Sessions allow you to complete the required hands-on skills using real-time feedback technology at your own pace.

No. An instructor does not need to be physically present during your Self-Guided Skills Session in Des Moines. The AHA training system guides you through each required skill and provides real-time audio and visual feedback on your performance, allowing you to practice and complete your skills session independently.

Your official American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, or PALS Provider eCard is issued the same day after you successfully complete your skills session at our Des Moines location, so you can quickly provide proof of certification to your employer, school, or healthcare program.

Yes. After successfully completing your BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification in Des Moines, you will receive an official American Heart Association Provider eCard. AHA certifications are widely recognized by hospitals, healthcare employers, schools, nursing and clinical programs in Cedar Rapids and throughout Iowa, as well as organizations nationwide. Because individual employers and programs may have specific requirements, we recommend confirming the required AHA course with your employer, school, or clinical program.

During your BLS, ACLS, or PALS skills session in Des Moines, you’ll complete the required hands-on skills using AHA-compliant training equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback to guide your performance. The Self-Guided Skills Session allows you to practice and complete each required skill at your own pace. Most skills sessions take approximately 30 minutes, although completion time may vary by course and individual.

Yes. Citywide CPR offers flexible BLS, ACLS, and PALS skills session appointments in Des Moines with scheduling options designed for busy healthcare professionals, students, and working professionals. Appointment availability varies by day, so you can view current Des Moines openings and choose the date and time that works best for your schedule.

Yes. With Online + Skills for BLS, ACLS, or PALS in Des Moines, you can complete the required AHA HeartCode online coursework at your own pace before your scheduled Self-Guided Skills Session. Your skills appointment is selected when you register, giving you time to complete the online portion before arriving for your hands-on session.

Yes. If you have already completed the required AHA HeartCode BLS, ACLS, or PALS online course, you can register for a Skills Only session in Des Moines. Simply choose the appropriate BLS, ACLS, or PALS Skills Only option, select your Des Moines appointment time, and upload your HeartCode completion certificate during registration.

No. This is not a traditional instructor-led classroom course. For BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Des Moines, the Online + Skills option combines the required AHA HeartCode online coursework with a Self-Guided Skills Session using AHA-compliant training equipment and real-time audio and visual feedback. You complete the hands-on skills independently at your scheduled Des Moines appointment.

Healthcare professionals looking for BLS renewal, ACLS renewal, or PALS renewal in Des Moines, Iowa can complete their American Heart Association certification with Citywide CPR. Choose Online + Skills if you need both the AHA HeartCode online course and required hands-on skills session, or choose Skills Only if you have already completed the required HeartCode course. Our Des Moines location offers flexible scheduling for healthcare professionals who need to renew their AHA BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification.

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Des Moines, Iowa, with options for both initial certification and renewal. Healthcare professionals can complete BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) training, with Online + Skills and Skills Only options available based on the course and what you have already completed.

Advance your AHA BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification in Des Moines, IA, with our hybrid program—complete the online coursework at home, then attend an in-person skills session at our state-of-the-art AHA simulation station.

This program is tailored for medical students, residents, nurses, and healthcare professionals, ensuring you meet the rigorous certification requirements of hospitals, clinics, and medical schools. Our hands-on training provides realistic, high-fidelity practice to build confidence and competence in critical lifesaving skills.

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Why Healthcare Professionals & Students Choose Citywide CPR in Des Moines

Citywide CPR provides AHA-compliant BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Des Moines for healthcare professionals and healthcare students. Our Des Moines location offers flexible daily appointments, quick skills sessions, and same-day AHA eCards. We proudly serve Polk County and the surrounding Central Iowa area, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, and Altoona.

Trusted by Des Moines Healthcare Professionals & Healthcare Students for AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS Certification

Healthcare professionals and healthcare students throughout Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, Altoona, and nearby central Iowa communities trust Citywide CPR for official American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. With a convenient Des Moines training location, flexible daily appointments, self-directed skills sessions, and same-day AHA eCards, we've helped thousands of nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, respiratory therapists, physician assistants, pharmacists, dental professionals, medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare providers earn their certification. Read Google reviews from participants who have trained with Citywide CPR.

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This place is amazing!! Their customer service team is so friendly and helpful. The format of the skills test is so easy to follow. They really give you all the tools you need to help you to pass. Thank you so much!!