About
Medical Assistant Program
The Petra Allied Health Medical Assistant program offers a transformative 12-week certified course, preparing students for immediate and impactful careers in healthcare. Distinguished by its affordability—with no graduates burdened by student loans—this program features a robust curriculum of 144 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour externship. Graduates benefit from a 100% job placement rate, rivaling traditional colleges and ensuring a seamless transition into professional roles. This comprehensive training equips students with essential skills for certification and direct employment, providing an unparalleled value proposition for aspiring medical assistants.
Program Details:
- Cost: $3,825 per program
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Schedule: Full-time, in-person, including 144 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour externship.
- Prerequisites: Unknown
- Accreditations: Unknown
- Career Outcomes: 100% job placement rate for graduates, preparing students for certification and immediate employment.
Organization
Petra Allied Health- Springdale
Petra Allied Health is a healthcare career-training school in Springdale, Arkansas. It prepares students for roles in patient care, clinical support, diagnostic services, medical administration, pharmacy, and related allied-health fields. Programs include Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician, among others. The school designs its training for beginners, including students without prior healthcare experience, and emphasizes practical career skills, personal support, and practice-focused instruction. Flexible options include evening classes and online learning, allowing training to fit alongside existing work responsibilities. Petra Allied Health also partners with American Allied Health for national certifications. Its course offerings extend to areas such as phlebotomy, veterinary assisting, and limited licensed radiologic technology.