Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Fortis Institute-Cookeville is a two- to four-year credential at this private for-profit school in Cookeville, TN. The program trains students in the skills required to assist in surgical procedures, including sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room protocols.

This program is part of the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909). Fortis Institute-Cookeville offers several complementary healthcare programs on the same campus, including Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. A Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician program is also available for students interested in technical trades.