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.

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.

Please Select Date and Time

  • Hub Tower
  • 699 Walnut St, Ste 400, Office 470, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • 1 Hour
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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 Regus – Hub Tower Center at 699 Walnut St, Suite 400, Office 470, Des Moines, IA 50309.

Yes. We offer American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification and renewal programs for healthcare professionals and healthcare students in Hub Tower, Des Moines.

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 Hub Tower, Des Moines and the surrounding communities.

Parking options are available near our Hub Tower, Des Moines location. Participants should review their confirmation email for location-specific details and allow extra time for parking and traffic.

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

Choose our AHA Authorized Training Center in Jacksonville 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.

CPR Certification in Des Moines, Iowa

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.

Parking Information

If you're coming to our Citywide CPR training location at **Regus – Hub Tower Center, 699 Walnut St, Suite 400, Office 470, Des Moines, IA 50309**, you'll have a couple of parking options when you arrive. Metered street parking is available near the building, and many skills participants choose the **8th & Mulberry parking garage**, which is just a short walk from Hub Tower Center. Since downtown Des Moines is busiest during the workday, we recommend giving yourself a few extra minutes to park before your appointment. Most single-course skills sessions are completed in under one hour, so arriving a little early helps you get settled and start 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.