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Participant using a laptop at a Citywide CPR training station in Des Moines, Iowa, with an infant CPR manikin and training equipment 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 provides American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal in Des Moines, Iowa. Healthcare professionals and students can complete the applicable cognitive learning online at their own pace before attending a self-guided skills session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. During the hands-on portion, learners independently complete required skills practice and testing using American Heart Association-approved equipment that provides real-time feedback. This flexible training format offers another way to complete AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS requirements around professional, school and clinical schedules.

Self-Guided Learning is an American Heart Association training format that allows learners to complete cognitive learning independently before completing required hands-on skills practice and testing using approved equipment with real-time feedback. BLS, ACLS and PALS learners complete applicable self-paced online learning followed by a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Citywide CPR offers flexible Des Moines skills appointments for healthcare professionals and students completing AHA certification and renewal.

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Fast, Same-Day AHA CPR Certification & Renewal in Des Moines, IA

Looking for CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS renewal in Des Moines? Citywide CPR offers convenient American Heart Association certification and renewal with flexible Self-Guided Skills Sessions and same-day AHA eCards. Renewing providers can choose BLS, ACLS, or PALS Online & Skills with adaptive AHA HeartCode coursework that adjusts to existing knowledge and helps experienced providers progress efficiently. If you’ve already completed the required HeartCode course, choose Skills Only and upload your completion certificate when registering.

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  • Hub Tower

  • 699 Walnut St, Ste 400, Office 470, Des Moines, IA 50309
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American Heart Association All-Star Training Center

As an American Heart Association All-Star Training Center, Citywide CPR offers AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal in Des Moines through flexible training options for healthcare professionals and students.

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Yes. Citywide CPR is an American Heart Association Training Center. After successfully completing your course requirements and hands-on skills session in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines. Online + Skills and Skills Only options are available depending on whether you have already completed the required AHA HeartCode course.

Yes. Our Des Moines location is convenient for healthcare professionals and others seeking AHA certification from West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, Ankeny, Altoona, 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines.

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 Des Moines appointment options designed to accommodate busy healthcare, school, and clinical schedules. Available dates and appointment times can be viewed when scheduling your skills session.

699 Walnut StSte 400, Office 470Des Moines IA 50309

No. The Des Moines 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

Choose our AHA Authorized Training Center in Des Moines for reliable, fast, and fully accredited CPR certification. We provide in-person skills checks using simulation stations to meet the latest AHA standards, including the hands-on requirement many schools and employers demand. With daily availability for BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes, you can get certified on your schedule and receive your same-day AHA CPR certification immediately after training. Trusted by local hospitals, nursing programs, and colleges, our courses are ideal for students and professionals needing to stay compliant and confident in their life-saving skills.

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CPR Certification in Des Moines, Iowa

  • 699 Walnut St, Suite 400, Office 470, Des Moines, IA 50309

Our Des Moines CPR training location supports healthcare professionals, first responders, public safety personnel, and government employees seeking American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS certification, and PALS certification.

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Parking Information

If you're coming to our Citywide CPR training location at 699 Walnut St, Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309, this location does not have dedicated on-site parking. Visitors may use paid street parking or the nearby 750 Parking Ramp at 750 Mulberry Street, which can be entered at the intersection of 8th Street and Mulberry Street across from EMC Insurance Companies, or the Partnership Parking Ramp at 700 Locust Street, which can be entered at the intersection of 8th Street and Locust Street across from R&T Lofts and accepts debit or credit cards. Street meters generally operate Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; check the sign at your space for the applicable rate and time limit. 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 Hub Tower, Des Moines Healthcare Professionals

Read reviews from healthcare professionals who completed their BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with Citywide CPR in Hub Tower, Des Moines and nearby communities throughout the area.

Judy Kisicki

Des Moines, IA

The person on the phone helping me was great.

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  • Official AHA Training Center
  • Skills Sessions in 30 Minutes to Less Than an Hour
  • Same-Day AHA eCards
  • Flexible Daily Appointments
  • Self-Directed Skills Stations
  • Convenient Hub Tower Location

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 typically completed in 30 minutes to less than an hour help healthcare professionals and healthcare students quickly meet certification requirements for employers, hospitals, schools, and clinical programs.

BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification for Des Moines Professionals

Our Hub Tower location supports Des Moines healthcare professionals, students, public employees, and workplace responders seeking American Heart Association certification. The downtown setting allows participants to complete CPR skills close to major offices and institutions.

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Explore Your Course Before You Arrive

Get familiar with your certification experience before visiting our Hub Tower, Des Moines location. Our Skills Demonstration Library offers visual demonstrations, the BLS Study Guide, ACLS Study Guide, and PALS Study Guide explain what is taught, and our Google Reviews share feedback from healthcare professionals and students.

Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa near Citywide CPR offering official American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

Our Des Moines location serves healthcare providers and students throughout Central Iowa with streamlined skills sessions designed to fit busy schedules. Whether you’re maintaining credentials for your employer, preparing for clinical rotations, or renewing a professional certification, hourly appointments available 5–6 days a week at most Citywide CPR locations make it easy to train when it’s most convenient.