ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,864Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (KBOCC)
111 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting at Nashville, Tennessee prides itself as the provider of the nation's largest assisting program. This school, as well as its faculty, instructors and staff is certified by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). It is also accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). The campus lies in a 12,000 square feet land consists of offices, classrooms and laboratory facilities.
To qualify for admission, applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent, CPR certified, experienced in O.R. scrub, employed in a healthcare facility or private office and have daily access to computer.
The Medical Assisting program has a comprehensive curriculum and it is divided into three phases. Students are required to complete the first 13 modules through the Surgical First Assistant (SFA) online program prior to continuing to the next phase with the course Applied Science Lab. Hands-on instruction on surgical specialties is conducted in the school's cutting-edge laboratory facility with four operating room stations, and complete equipment and supplies. In the last phase of the program, students must finish 135 cases in diverse specialties with the support of a Surgeon or a Certified Assistant.
- Tuition: $5995.00
- Lab Fee: $750.00
- Processing fee: $250.00
- Total Program Costs: $6995.00
This college, as it adheres to its goal to provide exceptional training to students, implements programs of highest quality in compliance with the published surgical assisting education guidelines.
Student Catalog http://www.meridian-institute.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Student_Catalog.pdf
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting accepts.
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is about 580.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
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Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 19% | $2,864 |
Student Loans (Federal) | 35% | $5,750 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Surgical Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (since 2009)