Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a 2-to-4-year certificate program offered at Fortis Institute-Nashville, a private for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The program trains students to assist in surgical procedures as part of the operating room team, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative patient care.

This program is part of the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0909). Fortis Institute-Nashville also offers several related programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Radiologic Technology/Science certificates. Students interested in surgical or clinical careers in the Nashville area will find this program among a range of health and technical offerings at the institute.