Surgical Technology/Technologist

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, a private for-profit school located in Nashville, TN, offers a certificate program in Surgical Technology/Technologist at the two- to four-year certificate level. This program trains students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in the operating room, covering sterile technique, instrument handling, and perioperative patient care.

The program is part of the surgical technology field under CIP code 51.0909, a specialized area within allied health. Students can expect training in surgical procedures, anatomy, and operating room protocols. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting focuses exclusively on surgical assisting and surgical technology education, providing a specialized environment for students pursuing careers in the operating room setting in and around Nashville.