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- ACLS Provider This class is open to Mercy Residents only.
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Dates: 9/10/2026 - 9/11/2026
Times: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Th F
Sessions: 2
This course is designed to provide healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies, acute arrhythmia stroke and ACS based on the AHA Guidelines. Pre-course Requirements: Proficient in BLS skills; reading and interpreting ECGs; understanding ACLS pharmacology. Students must complete the mandatory ECG Pharmacology pre-course self-assessment test. A passing score of 70% or above is required to attend class. Print the certificate and bring it to class. Student Manual is required for class participation and will be mailed 20 days prior to the course. Continuing Education hours for nursing professionals and EMS providers are contingent upon the successful completion of the course. NOTE: Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are no longer provided for this class.
This is a customized training. If you are interested in this course please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to discuss options available for you or your business.
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- Heartsaver First Aid CPR-AED
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Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/12/2026
Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
This course is designed to teach First Aid and CPR use of an AED and relief of foreign body airway obstruction to lay rescuers for adult victims according to AHA Guidelines. A completion (credential) card will be issued.
This is a customized training. If you are interested in this course please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to discuss options available for you or your business.
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- PALS Provider This class is open to Mercy Residents only.
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Dates: 9/15/2026 - 9/16/2026
Times: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu W
Sessions: 2
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for resuscitating the infant and child in cardiopulmonary arrest, respiratory failure, and shock and to discuss special considerations related to other pediatric illnesses, injuries, and care based on AHA Guidelines. Objectives; High-quality Child CPR AED and Infant CPR. Recognition of patients who do and do not require immediate intervention. Recognition of cardiopulmonary arrest early and application of CPR within 10 seconds. Apply team dynamics. Differentiation between respiratory distress and failure, early interventions for respiratory distress and failure. Differentiation between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock. Early interventions for the treatment of shock. Differentiation between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias. Clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias, post-cardiac arrest management. Pre-course Requirements: Be proficient in BLS; familiar with the PALS algorithms and flowcharts; basic pharmacology; identify and interpret core ECG rhythms; complete pre-course Self-Assessment test. A passing score of 70% or above is required to attend class. Print the certificate and bring it to class. The student manual is required for class participation and will be mailed 2 weeks prior to the course. Continuing Education hours for nursing professionals and EMS providers are contingent upon the successful completion of the course. NOTE: Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are no longer provided for this class.
This is a customized training. If you are interested in this course please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to discuss options available for you or your business.
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- PALS Provider
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for resuscitating the infant and child in cardiopulmonary arrest, respiratory failure, and shock and to discuss special considerations related to other pediatric illnesses, injuries, and care based on AHA Guidelines. Objectives; High-quality Child CPR AED and Infant CPR. Recognition of patients who do and do not require immediate intervention. Recognition of cardiopulmonary arrest early and application of CPR within 10 seconds. Apply team dynamics. Differentiation between respiratory distress and failure, early interventions for respiratory distress and failure. Differentiation between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock. Early interventions for the treatment of shock. Differentiation between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias. Clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias, post-cardiac arrest management. Pre-course Requirements: Be proficient in BLS; familiar with the PALS algorithms and flowcharts; basic pharmacology; identify and interpret core ECG rhythms; complete pre-course Self-Assessment test. A passing score of 70% or above is required to attend class. Print the certificate and bring it to class. The student manual is required for class participation and will be mailed 2 weeks prior to the course. Continuing Education hours for nursing professionals and EMS providers are contingent upon the successful completion of the course. NOTE: Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are no longer provided for this class.
Registration deadline August 28, 2026.
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- BLS Instructor Course
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This course is designed to prepare American Heart Association (AHA) instructor candidates to disseminate the science, skills and philosophy of resuscitation programs to participants enrolled in AHA Heartsaver and BLS courses. Pre-course requirements: have current provider status and be proficient in all skills, interview and be accepted by an AHA Training Center; complete Instructor Essentials Course; submit all required forms. Registration deadline is 20 days prior to class.
Registration deadline August 30, 2026.
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- BLS Renewal
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Dates: 12/8/2026 - 12/8/2026
Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Review and Update knowledge on the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival. All of the steps of the Chain of Survival and apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival. Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR. Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants. The importance of early use of an AED and demonstrate its use. Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device. The importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR. The technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.
This is a customized training. If you are interested in this course please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to discuss options available for you or your business.
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- BLS Renewal
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Dates: 12/11/2026 - 12/11/2026
Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Review and Update knowledge on the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival. All of the steps of the Chain of Survival and apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival. Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR. Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants. The importance of early use of an AED and demonstrate its use. Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device. The importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR. The technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.
This is a customized training. If you are interested in this course please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to discuss options available for you or your business.
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- BLS Renewal
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Dates: 12/18/2026 - 12/18/2026
Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Review and Update knowledge on the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival. All of the steps of the Chain of Survival and apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival. Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR. Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants. The importance of early use of an AED and demonstrate its use. Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device. The importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR. The technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.
This is a customized training. If you are interested in this course please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to discuss options available for you or your business.
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- BLS Renewal
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Dates: 1/13/2027 - 1/13/2027
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Review and Update knowledge on the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival. All of the steps of the Chain of Survival and apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival. Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR. Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants. The importance of early use of an AED and demonstrate its use. Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device. The importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR. The technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.
This is a customized training. If you are interested in this course please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to discuss options available for you or your business.
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- BLS Instructor Course
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Please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to register for this class.
This course is designed to prepare American Heart Association (AHA) instructor candidates to disseminate the science, skills and philosophy of resuscitation programs to participants enrolled in AHA Heartsaver and BLS courses. Pre-course requirements: have current provider status and be proficient in all skills, interview and be accepted by an AHA Training Center; complete Instructor Essentials Course; submit all required forms. Registration deadline is 20 days prior to class.
Registration Deadline: 3/17/2027
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- ACLS Instructor Course
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Please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to register for this class.
The American Heart Association has developed Instructor Course materials that will provide quality and consistent instructor training. The course will prepare candidates to disseminate the science and philosophy of resuscitation programs to participants enrolled in AHA courses. Pre-course Requirements: Interview and be accepted by an AHA Training Center; complete Instructor Candidate application; complete online Instructor Essentials Course and submit certificate; have current AHA provider status and be proficient in all skills. Contact AHA Training Center Coordinator to schedule an interview prior to registering. Registration deadline is 20 days prior to class.
Registration Deadline: 5/6/2027
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- PALS Instructor Course
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Please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to register for this class.
The American Heart Association has developed Instructor Course materials that will provide quality and consistent instructor training. The course will prepare candidates to disseminate the science and philosophy of resuscitation programs to participants enrolled in AHA courses. Pre-course Requirements: Interview and be accepted by an AHA Training Center; complete Instructor Candidate application; complete on-line Instructor Essentials Course and submit certificate; have current provider status and be proficient in all skills. Contact AHA Training Center Coordinator to schedule interview prior to registering. Registration deadline is 20 days prior to class.
Registration Deadline: 5/6/2027
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