About
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)
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.