About
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.
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.