Petra Allied Health - Fort Smith

Petra Allied Health’s Pharmacy Technician program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, trains students in medication handling, prescription preparation and compounding, label preparation, patient profile management, insurance claim forms, and pharmacy safety. The 48-hour program prepares participants for AAH National Certification and work alongside pharmacists in independent, retail, and hospital pharmacy settings. Training includes hands-on instruction, while the page does not specify a delivery format or overall calendar length. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old, enrolled in high school or possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and be able to pass a state and federal background check. The program also requires completion of an application and agreement to the class registration and program bulletin terms.

At a glance

• Tuition: $50 registration fee; $1,100 tuition; $145 textbook; $106.25 Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy registration fee; $105 AAH National Certification fee.
• Leads to: AAH National Certification
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

Petra Allied Health’s Phlebotomy Technician program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, trains students to collect and prepare blood specimens, perform venipuncture, support patient care, and follow laboratory safety and infection-control procedures. The course prepares graduates for AAH National Certification. It combines 48 hours of classroom instruction with a 16-hour hands-on externship in a medical setting, for a total of 64 instructional hours. Admission requires completion of the application and agreement to the Class Registration Form and Program Bulletin, a minimum age of 17, and high school enrollment, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. The curriculum also covers specimen handling, care for patients across age groups, medical terminology, and anatomy basics.

Petra Allied Health’s Medical Assistant program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, trains students to assist with patient examinations, remove sutures, change sterile dressings, draw blood, and perform electrocardiogram procedures. Completion makes graduates eligible for the American Allied Health national exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant. The course includes 144 hours of hands-on classroom training and a 40-hour real-world externship, for 184 hours overall. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old and have high school enrollment, a diploma, a GED, or an equivalent credential. Applicants also complete an application and agree to the terms in the Class Registration Form and Program Bulletin.

At a glance

• Tuition: $50 registration fee; $3,460 tuition; $225 lab fee; $150 textbook; $110 American Allied Health national certification fee.
• Leads to: American Allied Health national exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

Petra Allied Health’s Medical Billing and Coding/Insurance Specialist program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, trains students to interpret medical records, process insurance claims, and assign diagnostic and procedural codes for healthcare billing. The 120-hour program prepares graduates for AAH National Certification and covers medical terminology, documentation, insurance claims processing, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, along with healthcare compliance. It uses focused, hands-on training; the page does not specify an online, hybrid, or in-person format. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old and have high school enrollment, a diploma, GED, or equivalent. A completed application and agreement to the class registration form and program bulletin are also required.

At a glance

• Tuition: $50 registration fee; $2,200 tuition; $590 textbook including manuals; $105 AAH National Certification fee
• Leads to: AAH National Certification
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

Petra Allied Health’s Dental Assistant program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, trains students in four-handed dentistry, dental anatomy, lab equipment operation, dental radiography, coronal polishing, preventive and restorative procedures, and nitrous oxide administration and monitoring. The program prepares graduates to take the Arkansas Registered Dental Assistant exam. It includes 200 hours of classroom training and a 40-hour externship, for 240 hours overall, with afternoon and evening classes available. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old and to have high school enrollment, a high school diploma, a GED, or an equivalent credential. Applicants younger than 18 require a parent or guardian signature.

At a glance

• Tuition: $50 registration fee; $3,400 tuition; $250 lab fee; $180 textbook; $50 CPR certification; $150 nitrous, coronal polishing, and radiology exam fees; $4 state registration fees
• Leads to: Arkansas Registered Dental Assistant exam
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

Petra Allied Health’s Electrocardiograph Technician program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, trains students to perform routine electrocardiograms, operate electrocardiograph equipment, recognize heart rhythms, document rhythm strips, and prepare patients for cardiac procedures. The course prepares graduates to sit for national certification exams, including the American Allied Health Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification. It is a 48-hour course with focused, hands-on training. Admission requires completion of the application and agreement to the Class Registration Form and Program Bulletin, a minimum age of 17, and high school enrollment, a diploma, GED, or equivalent. A parent or guardian signature is required for students younger than 18.

At a glance

• Tuition: $50 non-refundable registration fee; $930 tuition; $105 textbook
• Leads to: American Allied Health Certified EKG Technician (CET) national certification
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)