MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Overview:
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled professionals dedicated to assisting in patient care management. This health care professional performs administrative and clinical duties and may manage emergency situations, facilities, and / or personnel. Medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities under the supervision of a physician.
Medical Assistant Objectives
1. Apply educational background and time management skills to provide quality assistance to both physicians and patients
2. Developing and practicing good communication skills
3. With respect to the healthcare profession, the medical assistant should be dedicated to providing competent support with compassion and respect for all humans, regardless of gender, nationality, or disability.
4. Upon completion of the medical assistant course the professional will be able to exercise independent professional judgement when performing clinical assessments, evaluations, or interpretations within their scope of practice.
MEDA-100 Medical Professional Issues
MEDA-110 Insurance Billing & Coding
MEDA-128 Phlebotomy Essentials
MEDA-129 Phlebotomy Clinical Applications
MEDA-150 Medical Administrative Aspects
MEDA-155 Patient Care I
MEDA-160 Medical Terminology
MEDA-180 Human Body in Health and Disease
MEDA-185 Emergency Preparedness
MEDA-240 Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
MEDA-250 Pharmacology for Allied Health
MEDA-251 Pharmacology Administration
MEDA-255 Patient Care II
MEDA-275 Medical Assistant Externship
TOTAL CREDITS:
Course Outline:
Length of Medical Assistant (MA) Program: 918 clock hours during approx 8 ½ months
Course# Course Title
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Total
Hours
22 26 48
21 37 58
21 27 48
27 35 62
22 26 48
22 26 48
58 50 108
21 27 48
21 27 48
21 27 48
24 24 48
24 24 48
21 27 48
210
325 383 918
* For course descriptions or cost of Medical Assistant program, please call Petra College.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
NURSING ASSISTANT
Overview:
The primary objective of the Basic Nursing Assistant Program is to provide students with the hands-on training necessary to offer high-quality care to patients while working alongside other qualified health care professionals. Course offerings include training in a nursing home or a hospital-based skilled nursing facility unit, as well as courses of study and practice in skills related to patient care. Students divide their time between classroom and laboratory instruction to best equip them to secure entry level employment in the health care or nursing industry.
Nursing Assistant Objectives
1. Assisting persons with activities of daily living
2. Observing and reporting changes in resident status
3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety and accident prevention
4. Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention
5. Diet and Nutrition in an elderly resident
NA-100 Communication and Interpersonal Skills
NA-101 Infection Control
NA-102 Safety and Emergency Procedures
NA-103 Resident's Rights + Promoting Resident's Rights
NA-104 Mental Health and Social Service Needs
NA-105 Personal Care
NA-106 Basic Nursing Services
NA-219 Clinical Hours
TOTAL CREDITS:
Course Outline:
Length of Nursing Assistant (NA) Program: 80 clock hours / 7 weeks
Course# Course Title
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Total
Hours
2 0 0
5 4 0
4 4 0
2 0 0
2 0 0
5 5 0
4 3 0
0 0 40
24 16 80
* For course descriptions or cost of Nursing Assistant program, please call Petra College.
PHLEBOTOMY
Overview:
The primary objective of Phlebotomy is to provide students with the hands-on training necessary to offer high-quality care to patients while working alongside other qualified health care professionals. Course offerings include training in hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies, as well as courses of study and practice in skills related to patient care. Students divide their time between classroom and laboratory instruction to best equip them to secure entry level employment in the health care or nursing industry.
Phlebotomy Objectives
1. To have a thorough understanding of both anatomy and venipuncture techniques
2. Assist students in developing professional attitudes and ethics
3. Collect and process blood specimens in a safe manner and according to laboratory protocol
4. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety
5. Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems
PHLE-110 The Healthcare Setting
PHLE-120 Quality Assurance and Legal Issues
PHLE-130 Infection Control, Safety, First Aid, and Wellness
PHLE-140 Medical Terminology
PHLE-150 Human Anatomy and Physiology
PHLE-160 The Circulatory System
PHLE-170 Blood Collection Equip., Additives & Order of Draw
PHLE-180 Venipuncture Procedures
PHLE-190 Preanalytical Considerations
PHLE-200 Capillary Puncture Equipment and Procedures
PHLE-210 Special Collections and Point-of-Care Testing
PHLE-220 Nonblood Specimens and Tests
PHLE-230 Arterial Puncture Procedures
PHLE-250 Phlebotomy Clinical Applications
TOTAL CREDITS:
Lab
Hours
Total
Hours
Lecture
Hours
3 0 3
3 0 3
3 3 6
3 0 3
3 0 3
3 0 3
3 3 6
4 6 10
3 3 6
4 6 10
3 0 3
3 0 3
3 0 3
0 0 48
41 21 110
Course# Course Title
Course Outline:
Length of Phlebotomy (PHLE) Certificate Program: 110 clock hours during approx 9 weeks
* For course descriptions or cost of Phlebotomy, please call Petra College.
PRACTICAL NURSING
Overview:
The Petra College Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare the student to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The program consists of both classroom instruction and supervises clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies. Upon completion of the program, each graduate will receive a technical diploma. It is required that the practical nursing student meet all academic and LSBPNE standards for practice, safety, conduct, ethics and professionalism in order to meet the requirements for licensure. The nursing graduate must pass the National Council of State Boards Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for practical nursing to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon completion of the program and receiving licensure, the graduate will be employable in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician offices, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other medical settings that provide healthcare services to the community.
Practical Nursing Objectives
Clinical Competence: Perform accurate basic assessments, collect data, and provide care for patients across the lifespan, including wound care and medication administration.
Safety & Quality Improvement: Ensure safe environments, apply evidence-based knowledge to practice, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Critical Thinking & Judgement: Use the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to make sound clinical judgements and care decisions.
Professionalism & Ethics: Adhere to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards (e.g., Nurse Practice Act) for LPNS.
Patient Education: Deliver patient-centered care and health education, accounting for cultural and social needs.
PNUR-100 Medical Terminology
PNUR-101 PN Foundations & Perspectives
PNUR-102 Anatomy & Physiology
PNUR-103 Medical Terminology 2
PNUR-104 Introduction to Microbiology
PNUR-105 Applied Math for Nursing Dosage Calculation
PNUR-200 Nutrition for Practical Nurses
PNUR-201 Pharmacology
PNUR-202 PN Skills
PNUR-300 PN Perspectives
PNUR-310 Medical Surgical I
PNUR-312 IV Therapy
PNUR-400 Obstetric and Pediatric
PNUR-410 Medical Surgical II
PNUR-500 Mental Health
PNUR-510 PN Leadership
PNUR-520 Medical Surgical III
TOTAL CREDITS:
Lab
Hours
Total
Hours
Lecture
Hours
15 0 15
45 56 101
114 0 114
15 0 15
30 0 30
64 0 64
15 0 15
60 0 60
45 60 105
45 0 45
90 160 250
0 54 54
60 80 140
90 160 250
36 80 116
15 0 15
90 188 278
844 838 1682
Course# Course Title
Course Outline:
Length of Practical Nursing Certificate Program: 1682 clock hours during approx 15 months
* For course descriptions or cost of Phlebotomy, please call Petra College.
2026 Course Schedule:
Nursing Assistant
* Anticipated Start Date January 2026 – Anticipated End Date March 2026
* Anticipated Start Date March 2026 – Anticipated End Date May 2026
* Anticipated Start Date May 2026 – Anticipated End Date July 2026
* Anticipated Start Date July 2026 – Anticipated End Date September 2026
* Anticipated Start Date September 2026 – Anticipated End Date October 2026
Phlebotomy
* Anticipated Start Date March 2026 – Anticipated End Date May 2026
* Anticipated Start Date July 2026 – Anticipated End Date September 2026
Medical Assistant
* Anticipated Start Date March 2026 – Anticipated End Date October 2026
* Anticipated Start Date October 2026 – Anticipated May 2026
Practical Nursing
* Anticipated Start Date February 9, 2026 – Anticipated End Date May 2027
* Anticipated Start Date August 2026 – Anticipated End Date November 2027
CPR TRAINING
Overview:
CPR certification. Please call Petra College for further details.
Overview:
Please call Petra College for further details.
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