Allied health professions are health care professions distinct from dentistry, nursing, medicine, and pharmacy. They provide a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and support services in connection with health care. SEE OUR PROGRAMS HERE.
Petra Allied Health, Inc. operates in Arkansas and is licensed by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.
Since 1992, Petra has grown to be a leader in Allied Health education in Arkansas. Many healthcare providers have recognized Petra as a reliable educational provider because of the quality of education being offered. There are hundreds of medical and dental facilities that hire our graduates.
Petra produces the best Dental Assistants in our area. Steven Kimbrough, DDS (Springdale)
What is Different about Petra vs. Competitors?
- Oldest locally owned Allied Health School in the NWA / Ft. Smith areas
- Lowest tuition by far
- No unnecessary training or costs
Providing quality and affordable education has always been Petra’s mission. Our key to keeping our programs affordable is to provide the training needed for certification for an entry level position, but not expanding further than that, which would extend the time and costs needed from the student. Our students really want to get to work in their chosen field, and our programs help them do that.
When looking for a school to attend, I was lost. I had so many options. I decided to call and talk to each school to see what each one had to offer. When I called Petra, I got to personally speak with the owner. He took his time and explained every detail about the school and answered every question I had. I’m now going on my 3rd week in the Medical Assistant program and I am 110% sure I made the right decision choosing Petra! Madison
TWO CAMPUSES
As we have grown, the need for a satellite campus became apparent, so that we can serve students in both communities.
Our Springdale Campus is considered our headquarters.
Our Fort Smith Campus is our satellite school.
OUR HISTORY
In 1992 Petra was founded in Springdale, Arkansas as Petra CNAs, by James Anderson and his wife. Initially Petra focused on training nursing assistants, regulated by the Arkansas Office of Long Term Care.
Then in 1994 in Hot Springs, Arkansas Petra opened the first satellite school.
Two years later, in 1996, Petra became incorporated under the new name, Petra Allied Health, Inc.
By 1997, Petra began to offer some of the most popular Allied Health classes around, such as Phlebotomy and Electrocardiograph Technician.
In 1999, Petra opened the second satellite school in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Still today, Petra offers the most popular and in-demand educational programs. SEE OUR PROGRAMS
