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Petra College medical assistant program

Petra College, in Hammond, Louisiana, is a private for-profit school. Its certificate in medical assisting was awarded to 9 graduates in 2023-24. CAAHEP and ABHES don't list it for medical assisting, which isn't a judgment on the school. Exams for the RMA, CCMA and NCMA accept other routes too.

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graduates in 2023-24
9
medical assisting accreditation
Not CAAHEP or ABHES
classes
On campus

School website and NCES profile

A look at Petra College

Address
1814 North Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, LA 70401
Type of school
Private for-profit
Federal student aid
Yes
Program
Certificate, 12 to 24 months
Accreditation
Not CAAHEP or ABHES
Price
Not reported; ask the school

How it compares with the state median

MeasureThis programLouisiana medianRank in Louisiana
Graduates in 2023-2493330th of 34

These medians come from programs in Louisiana that send the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. They were checked 2026-10-22.

Nearby medical assistant programs

Rules for medical assistants in the state

State certification required
No

Medical assistant programs in Louisiana: all 34 · Certification in Louisiana · Every medical assistant school