Petra College is a career-training institution in Hammond, Louisiana, serving students in the surrounding areas. Its healthcare-focused programs include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. The college uses modern equipment and facilities, and its instructors bring training and hands-on job experience to classroom instruction. Petra College describes its work as preparing students for current careers while supporting the healthcare community. The school provides career education through a focused set of healthcare programs and maintains a clinical training environment with a stated 1:10 clinical ratio.