CPR Classes Near Ankeny, Iowa
AHA Authorized Training Center — 18 Minutes from Ankeny via I-35
Eastern CPR Des Moines is an AHA Authorized Training Center serving Ankeny and all of the Des Moines metro. We offer BLS for healthcare providers and CPR/AED/First Aid for the general public, businesses, and childcare workers — with same-day certification cards and competitive pricing.
Who Gets CPR Certified from Ankeny?
Our Urbandale training center is the closest AHA Authorized Training Center for Ankeny residents and employers — 18–20 min via I-35 S.
🏥 Healthcare Workers
- DMACC Ankeny nursing students (program requires AHA BLS before clinical rotations)
- Prairie Ridge Medical Center and Ankeny-area clinic staff
- Ankeny Fire Department and EMS personnel
- Home health and in-home care providers serving Polk County
- Dental hygienists and assistants in Ankeny practices
- Behavioral health and mental health clinic staff
📚 Educators & Childcare
- Ankeny Community School District teachers, coaches, and support staff
- Licensed childcare providers throughout Ankeny (Iowa HHS mandates CPR/First Aid)
- DMACC staff and instructors in health-related programs
- Youth sports coaches and recreation staff
- Summer camp and after-school program staff
🏢 Businesses & Public
- Ankeny manufacturing and distribution center employees (OSHA compliance)
- Iowa Speedway event staff and medical personnel
- Retail and food service managers and supervisors
- Corporate employees commuting from Ankeny to Des Moines offices
- Ankeny residents seeking personal CPR preparedness
Our AHA-Certified Courses
Three certified courses covering every need in the Des Moines metro — from the general public and teachers to healthcare providers and advanced clinical staff.
American Red Cross CPR / AED / First Aid
For the general public — no medical background required
- Teachers, coaches & childcare workers
- Iowa HHS approved for childcare licensing
- Adult, child & infant CPR / AED
- Comprehensive first aid skills
- Same-day certification card
- Approx. 4 hours in class
AHA BLS Provider
For healthcare professionals — initial & renewal same price
- Nurses, doctors, EMTs & dentists
- Online HeartCode portion included
- Adult, child & infant CPR / AED
- 2-rescuer team scenarios
- Accepted at all Des Moines metro hospitals
- Same-day AHA certification card
AHA ACLS Certification
Advanced clinical staff — initial & renewal same price
- Nurses, physicians & paramedics
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- Mega Code practice scenarios
- ACLS algorithms & pharmacology
- Same-day AHA certification card
- Can combine BLS + ACLS same day
Not sure which course you need? Healthcare providers (nurses, EMTs, doctors, dentists) need BLS ($99). Teachers, coaches, and childcare workers need CPR/First Aid ($99). Advanced clinical staff in ED/ICU need ACLS ($250). Call (515) 349-5886 and we'll help.
Getting to Our Urbandale Training Center from Ankeny
Our facility at 7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 is easy to reach from Ankeny. Free parking on site.
From Ankeny (I-35 / IA-160 area)
- Head south on I-35 S from Ankeny
- At the east mixmaster, continue onto I-80 W / I-35 S (do not take I-235)
- Take Exit 129 for NW 86th St
- Turn left onto NW 86th St heading south
- Turn left onto NW Aurora Ave
- Destination at 7605 NW Aurora Ave on your right
Estimated time: 18–20 min via I-35 S / I-80 W
From South Ankeny / Prairie Trail area
- Head south on N Ankeny Blvd / NE 36th St
- Take I-35 S toward Des Moines
- Continue onto I-80 W / I-35 S at the east mixmaster
- Take Exit 129 (NW 86th St)
- Turn left on NW 86th St heading south, then left on NW Aurora Ave
- Destination on your right
Estimated time: 20–22 min via I-35 S
7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Free parking on site — easy access from I-35/80 Exit 129 (NW 86th St)
📍 Open in Google Maps →Frequently Asked Questions — CPR Classes Ankeny
Our training center at 7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 is approximately 13 miles and 18–20 minutes from Ankeny via I-35 S / I-80 W. Take Exit 129 (NW 86th St), head south, and turn left onto NW Aurora Ave. Free parking is available on site.
Yes. DMACC's Associate Degree Nursing Program at the Ankeny campus requires AHA BLS certification (blended learning accepted) before clinical rotations begin. Eastern CPR Des Moines is an AHA Authorized Training Center — our BLS certification satisfies DMACC's requirement. We issue the digital AHA eCard the same day.
Iowa HHS requires all licensed childcare providers — including those in Ankeny — to hold current adult, child, and infant CPR, AED, and First Aid certification with a hands-on component. Our Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid course satisfies this requirement. 100% online certifications are not accepted by Iowa HHS.
Yes. Free parking is available on site at 7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322. The facility is easily accessible from I-35 S — continue onto I-80 W / I-35 S at the east mixmaster, then take Exit 129 for NW 86th St. The drive from most parts of Ankeny takes 18–20 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Yes. We offer AHA ACLS Certification at $250 (initial and renewal same price) at our Urbandale training center. Ankeny-area paramedics, EMTs, and advanced care providers are welcome. The training center is 18–20 minutes from Ankeny via I-35 S. Call (515) 349-5886 to schedule.
Ready to Get Certified?
Classes available this week — same-day AHA certification card for every student from Ankeny and across the Des Moines metro.