The contact point for registration for all continuing education programs, including questions regarding these programs, is North Iowa Area Community College, 1-888-GO-NIACC, ext. 4358.

Continuing education contact hours will be awarded on the basis of actual presence and attendance and on satisfactory completion of the program. Participants need to be present for the entirety of the program to receive a Certificate of Completion and continuing education credit. Each participant will be responsible for picking up their certificate at the end of the program. If successful completion of final test is a requirement for course completion, the certificate will be mailed to the participant.

Continuing education credits will be awarded to those identified under the “CE/CEH/CME” section of each program.

The certificate of attendance may be used to report contact hours for continuing education credit, if relevant, for the following audiences:

Nursing, Dietetics, Mortuary Science, Nursing Home Administration, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Science, Psychologists, Massage Therapists, Dentists, Dental Assistants/Hygienists, Respiratory Therapists, Speech Pathologists/Audiologist, Social Workers.

The participant is to retain the certificate and program materials for the duration of the licensing period in case of audit.  Participants continue to be responsible for attaining program CEH validation for their appropriate credentialing agency.

Nurses must keep certificates for four (4) years. This is the period of time the Iowa Board of Nursing can audit individual records.

Duplicate certificates are available through the Continuing Education Department at NIACC for the cost of $10 per certificate.

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is:

1. A State Department of Health Emergency Medical Services approved sponsor of continuing education programs for Basic and Advanced EMS personnel, Provider No. 2.

Refunds: Prepayment of course fees is required at the time of registration for the program. Registration is not processed until payment is received. Students who notify NIACC Continuing Education – 641-422-4358 to drop a Continuing Education class 2 days before the start date, will receive a 100% refund.  If after hours must leave a message.  No refund will be issued for failing to attend class.

Continuing Education (CE) Rule Changes – Effective June 4, 2025

Nursing Continuing Education providers are no longer required to submit course information to the Iowa Board of Nursing for pre-approval.

The nurse licensee is encouraged to confirm that the educational offerings they attend align with the appropriate subject matter found in Iowa Administrative Code 655 chapter 5.2(3). Please direct questions to Anne Schlepphorst, Interim Executive Director, Iowa Board of Nursing: anne.schlepphorst@dia.iowa.gov

It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine if the continuing education program they attend meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.  As a courtesy, NIACC lists contact hours for programs anticipated to qualify for professional continuing education.  Contact hours are based on a 60-minute education hour.  It is also the licensee’s responsibility to retain their documents for license renewal to verify course completion.

Additional Information:

• Professional license numbers and EMS numbers are needed for registration and permanent record keeping. Be sure to provide this information at the time of registration.
• Unless otherwise stated, program fees for each listing include handouts and record keeping costs. Refreshments/lunch will only be included and appropriate fees assessed if specifically stated in program information.
• We announce program cancellations/postponements due to weather conditions over local radio, and on the NIACC web site.
• If online access is not available for complete information on each program, contact NIACC at 1-888-466-4222, ext. 4358 or 641-422-4358.
• No audio or videotaping is permitted without obtaining prior written approval from the instructor through the program coordinator.
• Participants will be asked to complete a program evaluation at the close of the program.
• Nurses may submit a program evaluation directly to the Iowa Board of Nursing for any program offered by an approved provider of continuing education.
• A “written” program grievance may be filed with NIACC within 30 days of the program.
• North Iowa Area Community College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have access to its programs, facilities, and employment without discrimination based upon race, religion, colors, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability (physical or mental disability), veteran status, or genetic information .

For questions in regard to nursing continuing education, contact NIACC at 641-422-4437.