About
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)
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.