CPR Classes Near Johnston, Iowa
AHA Authorized Training Center — 7 Minutes from Johnston
Eastern CPR Des Moines is an AHA Authorized Training Center serving Johnston 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 Johnston?
Our Urbandale training center is the closest AHA Authorized Training Center for Johnston residents and employers — 7–9 min via Merle Hay Rd.
🏥 Healthcare Workers
- Medical and dental office staff along Merle Hay Rd corridor
- Johnston-area urgent care and clinic employees
- Home health aides serving Johnston and surrounding communities
- Iowa National Guard medical personnel at Camp Dodge
- Johnston corporate campus occupational health staff
- Nurses and allied health professionals commuting from Johnston
📚 Educators & Childcare
- Johnston Community School District teachers, coaches, and aides
- Licensed childcare providers in Johnston (Iowa HHS CPR requirement)
- Preschool and early childhood staff throughout Johnston
- Youth athletic coaches and recreation department staff
- Before and after-school program employees
🏢 Businesses & Public
- Principal Financial Group and John Deere Financial corporate employees
- EMC Insurance staff requiring workplace CPR certification
- Camp Dodge civilian and military staff
- Johnston retail and service employees (OSHA compliance)
- Johnston families and residents seeking 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 Johnston
Our facility at 7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 is easy to reach from Johnston. Free parking on site.
From Johnston (Merle Hay Rd area)
- Head south on Merle Hay Rd from Johnston
- Continue south on Merle Hay Rd past NW 62nd Ave into Urbandale
- Turn right onto NW Aurora Ave heading west
- Destination at 7605 NW Aurora Ave on your right
Estimated time: 7–9 min via Merle Hay Rd S (no highway needed)
From Johnston (Camp Dodge / NW 62nd Ave area)
- Head west on NW Beaver Dr or IA-415 toward Merle Hay Rd
- Turn south on Merle Hay Rd
- Continue south on Merle Hay Rd into Urbandale
- Turn right onto NW Aurora Ave heading west
- Destination on your right
Estimated time: 9–11 min via Merle Hay Rd 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 Johnston
Our training center at 7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 is approximately 4 miles and 7–9 minutes from Johnston. Head south on Merle Hay Rd past NW 62nd Ave into Urbandale, then turn right onto NW Aurora Ave heading west to the facility at 7605. No highway travel required from most of Johnston.
Many Principal Financial Group employees require CPR/First Aid certification for workplace safety compliance, first aid team membership, or healthcare-adjacent roles. Our Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid course at $99 and AHA BLS Provider course at $99 are both valid for 2 years and accepted by major Iowa employers.
Iowa HHS requires all licensed childcare providers in Johnston and across Iowa to hold current adult, child, and infant CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. A practical hands-on skills component is mandatory — 100% online certifications are not accepted. Our training center is just 7–9 minutes from Johnston via Merle Hay Rd.
Yes. Our Urbandale training center is one of the closest AHA Authorized Training Centers to Camp Dodge. We are approximately 7–9 minutes south via Merle Hay Rd. We offer AHA BLS ($99), ACLS ($250), and Red Cross CPR/First Aid ($99). Group training for military and civilian staff is also available. Call (515) 349-5886.
Absolutely. We offer on-site group CPR training throughout the Des Moines metro including Johnston. Minimum 6 participants. We can bring BLS, ACLS, or CPR/First Aid training directly to your Johnston location at Principal Financial Group, John Deere Financial, or any other business campus. Contact us at (515) 349-5886 for a custom quote.
Ready to Get Certified?
Classes available this week — same-day AHA certification card for every student from Johnston and across the Des Moines metro.