Inside the classroom
You train with the real thing.
In-person students get hands-on with real instruments, real trays, and real sterilization workflows — not just slides.
Hands-on
Hands-on instrument practice
Real instrument trays
Prep & packOur most complete path. Classroom instruction in the Philadelphia region, hands-on practice, and the strongest route into our hospital internship network. CRCST prep, 16 weeks, $2,500. Philadelphia, PA — August 2026, enrolling now (Saturdays from Aug 22 or Monday evenings from Aug 24). Cherry Hill, NJ — next class October 2026 (exact date TBD).
Looking for your city? Philadelphia classes · Cherry Hill, NJ classes
Tuition is $2,500 for the full 16-week program — reserve your seat with a $500 deposit.
Or reserve with $500 down — balance over 10–12 weeks. See payment options
Or reserve with $500 down — balance over 10–12 weeks. See payment options
Or reserve with $500 down — balance over 10–12 weeks. See payment options
Questions about dates or payment? Call or text (215) 360-3177.
Cohort tuition, with a payment plan so cost isn't the reason you wait.
Pay your program tuition at enrollment — self-study $700, virtual $1,850, or in-person $2,500. Simple, done.
Reserve your seat in a virtual or in-person cohort with a $500 deposit, then spread the balance over the next 10–12 weeks in your student portal.
Reserve my seat with $500 → Ask about payment — (215) 360-3177
Same certification goal, three ways to get there. Here's the honest side-by-side.
| Self-Study$700 → | Virtual$1,850 → | In-Person$2,500 → | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $700 one-time | $1,850 / cohort | $2,500 / cohort |
| Length | Self-paced | 16 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Schedule | Anytime, anywhere | Live weekly Zoom | Weekly classroom (PA / NJ) |
| Curriculum | HSPA 9th Edition | HSPA 9th Edition | HSPA 9th Edition |
| Prepares you for | CRCST exam | CRCST exam | CRCST exam |
| Hands-on lab | — | — | ✓ Real instrument trays |
| SPD department tour | — | — | ✓ |
| Hospital internship path | Available | Available | Strongest path |
| Retake guarantee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Best for | No school nearby / on a budget | Structure, from home | Hands-on learners near PA/NJ |
Work with real instruments and processes in the classroom, not just on a screen.
The strongest path into our clinical-partner network for real hospital experience.
Resume help, interview prep, and placement support as you finish.
In-person students get hands-on with real instruments, real trays, and real sterilization workflows — not just slides.
Real instrument traysPrep & packThrough signed clinical-affiliation agreements with real health systems, ATS students don’t just pass an exam — they earn hands-on hospital experience and step into the field. Train → certify → intern → hired.
Pick self-study, virtual, or in-person. Get instant materials and start prepping for the CRCST.
Work through the HSPA 9th Edition with credentialed instructors. Free retake if you need it.
Step into a real hospital internship plus career support — resume, interview prep, placement.
One of the most genuine and respectful instructors I've ever dealt with! Everyone explained everything very easy and thorough while having fun in the process. Great class course.
Amazing class from start to finish! The lessons were clear, hands-on, and very informative. The instructor truly cares about student success. I'm so glad I chose this program — 10/10 highly recommend!
My experience at Aseptic Technical was very positive. The instructors were helpful and informative, and the program gave me a clear understanding of the purpose behind the tasks we perform in this field. I highly recommend this program to anyone starting their career.
Everyone was professional and respectful, and they also expect you to take the course seriously, which I think is a good thing. They provide all the materials you need, so you're never left guessing or feeling unprepared.
In-person cohorts fill quickly and include internship assistance. Reach out for upcoming dates.
Pay, demand, day-to-day reality, and the honest pros and cons — so you can decide if a sterile processing career actually fits you.
Break the experience catch-22: the provisional CRCST, internships that get you in the door, where to apply, and how to interview like you belong.
Rising surgery, staffing shortages, and a wave of state certification laws — the durable forces keeping certified SPD techs in demand.