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

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

No. The session is completed using a voice-assisted manikin that guides you through each step.

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

Yes. This is an official AHA Provider certification and is accepted nationwide.

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.

Yes. Citywide CPR offers flexible daily appointments designed to fit busy healthcare and professional schedules. Most locations are open Monday through Friday. Some locations are also open Saturdays.

Yes. Students can complete the required online coursework at their own pace before attending the hands-on skills session.

If you already completed the required AHA online course, you can register for a skills-only session to complete your certification.

No. This American Heart Association (AHA) training model combines online coursework with a streamlined self-directed skills session using AHA-compliant equipment.

Yes. Citywide CPR offers certification and renewal options for CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses as an American Heart Association Nationwide Training Center.

Citywide CPR offers CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification and renewal options in Des Moines, Iowa.

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.

Google Review

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!!