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Welcome to the LeadingAge Iowa Education Page!

LeadingAge Iowa connects members through various avenues, including in-person conferences, workshops, and virtual education events. These can’t-miss gatherings offer unparalleled opportunities to build relationships, make connections, and learn from one another.

View our full calendar of education and events, and future conferences and events dates.
Education & Events Calendar

Here is a highlight of some of our upcoming events:

Assisted Living Program Manager (in-person & on-demand modules)
April 9 from 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Location: Aurora Training Center, 11159 Aurora Ave., Urbandale
Advance your leadership with the Assisted Living Program Manager Training, a DIAL Rule 69.29(5)-compliant course combining on-demand modules and an in-person session on April 9—complete both to earn your certificate and elevate your career!

Assisted Living Nurse Delegation (in-person)
April 9 from 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Location: Aurora Training Center, 11159 Aurora Ave., Urbandale
Meet Iowa compliance requirements and strengthen your team with the Assisted Living Nurse Delegation Training—an essential 6.75-hour in-person course for new delegating nurses that ensures regulatory compliance and effective leadership in assisted living.

MDS Virtual Program (virtual)
April 16-18 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Join us for a three-day virtual MDS workshop, presented in partnership with LeadingAge Oregon, to enhance accuracy in assessments, improve resident care, and optimize reimbursement through expert-led training on MDS sections, coding, CAAs, and PDPM.

Pre-Conference Provider/Surveyor Training Program (in-person)
May 6 from 1-5 p.m.
Location: The Meadows Events & Conference Center, Altoona, IA
Kick off the Spring Conference & Solutions Expo with a free Provider/Surveyor Training Program on May 6, offering 3.5 CEs and expert insights into surveyor training, regulatory updates, and compliance strategies.

Spring Conference & Solutions Expo (in-person)
May 7-8, 2025
Location: The Meadows Events & Conference Center, Altoona, IA
Register now for the 2025 LeadingAge Iowa Spring Conference & Solutions Expo on May 7-8 in Altoona, IA, where aging services professionals will explore key industry trends, innovative solutions, and leadership strategies. With expert-led sessions, unparalleled networking, and a dynamic expo, this event is your opportunity to connect, learn, and make a lasting impact.

2025 LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Global Ageing Network Conference  (in-person)
November 2-5, 2025
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
The 2025 LeadingAge Annual Meeting is coming to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center November 2–5, 2025. In partnership with the Global Ageing Network, the 2025 conference will attract more than 6,500 aging services professionals from around the globe. Registration will open in July. Visit https://annualmeeting.leadingage.org/ to learn more.

LeadingAge Iowa offers flexible training options that allow you to educate your staff without leaving your facility. Our on-demand learning platform provides education accessible anytime and anywhere with an internet connection.

On-Demand Learning
Other On-Demand Opportunities
Medication Manager Certification Course
This On-Demand course meets the Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) requirements for medication administration in assisted living, adult day and elder group homes, which were effective March 1, 2021.  Registrants will experience a research-based course with video demonstrations, interactive activities, and quizzes to ensure comprehension.  The online, on-demand course has been designed to be mobile and tablet friendly, allowing registrants to take the course from any location with internet access.  

Kind Dining 9-module eLearning Training Series - If you are looking to create a community of belonging and bring more civility, hospitality, and kindness to your community and personal life, then this educational opportunity is for you and those you work with. Kind Dining® provides the tools and solutions that are easy to implement and will help you stand out from your competition. 
 
This is a go-at-your-own-pace, online program that is brimming with Denise Boudreau's very best stress-busting advice in quick, easy-to-implement actions in bite-sized videos.