About
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)
Organization
Petra Allied Health - Fort Smith
Petra Allied Health - Fort Smith is a healthcare career training institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Veterinary Assistant. The school also presents training for Limited Licensed Radiologic Technologist. Programs are designed for beginners, including students without prior healthcare experience, and emphasize practical career skills and supportive instruction. Flexible options include evening classes and online learning, allowing training alongside existing work schedules. Petra Allied Health partners with American Allied Health for national certifications and is licensed by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. The institution states that its programs provide step-by-step preparation for healthcare employment.