CPR Classes in Des Moines, Iowa
AHA Authorized Training Center — Serving Des Moines from Urbandale
Eastern CPR Des Moines is an AHA Authorized Training Center serving Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
Our Urbandale training center is the closest AHA Authorized Training Center for Des Moines residents and employers — 12–14 min via I-235 W.
🏥 Healthcare Workers
- UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran nursing staff
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center clinical staff
- Broadlawns Medical Center nurses and EMTs
- Des Moines University medical students (BLS required for clinical rotations)
- Home health aides and CNA staff across Polk County
- Dental hygienists and dental assistants
📚 Educators & Childcare
- Des Moines Public Schools teachers and coaches
- Drake University and Grand View University students in health programs
- Licensed childcare providers (Iowa HHS requires adult/child/infant CPR)
- After-school program staff across Des Moines
- Camp counselors and youth organization leaders
🏢 Businesses & Public
- Principal Financial Group, EMC Insurance, and Nationwide Insurance staff
- Iowa state government employees
- Construction crews (OSHA compliance)
- Fitness professionals and personal trainers
- Residents wanting to be prepared for cardiac emergencies
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 Des Moines
Our facility at 7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 is easy to reach from Des Moines. Free parking on site.
From Des Moines Downtown (I-235)
- Take I-235 W from downtown Des Moines
- At the west mixmaster, continue onto I-35 N / I-80 E
- 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: 12–14 min via I-235 W
From East Des Moines / Airport Area
- Head west on I-235 from eastern Des Moines
- Continue west past downtown Des Moines
- At the west mixmaster, continue onto I-35 N / I-80 E
- Take Exit 129 for NW 86th St
- Turn left onto NW 86th St heading south
- Turn left onto NW Aurora Ave
- Destination on your right
Estimated time: 18–22 min via I-235 W
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 Des Moines
All classes are held at our training center at 7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322. We are 12–14 minutes from downtown Des Moines via I-235 W. Continue onto I-35 N / I-80 E, take Exit 129 (NW 86th St), head south, and turn left onto NW Aurora Ave. Free parking is available on site.
Yes. UnityPoint Health — Iowa Methodist Medical Center, the only Adult Level I Trauma Center in Central Iowa, requires current AHA BLS Provider certification for all clinical staff. Our AHA Authorized Training Center issues the official AHA digital card the same day as your skills session.
Iowa HHS requires all licensed childcare providers to hold current certification in adult, child, and infant CPR, AED, and First Aid. A practical hands-on skills component is required — 100% online certifications are not accepted. Our Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid course satisfies this requirement.
The AHA BLS Provider class at our Urbandale training center includes a 1–2 hour online HeartCode portion (completed at home before your session) and approximately 60 minutes of in-person skills. You receive your official AHA digital certification card the same day. Initial and renewal pricing is the same at $99.
Yes. We offer AHA ACLS Certification at our Urbandale training center, 12–14 minutes from Des Moines via I-235. ACLS is required for nurses, physicians, paramedics, and critical care staff at Iowa Methodist, MercyOne Des Moines, and Broadlawns Medical Center. Call (515) 349-5886 for scheduling.
Ready to Get Certified?
Classes available this week — same-day AHA certification card for every student from Des Moines and across the Des Moines metro.