Sterile processing certification · Pennsylvania

Get CRCST-certified in Pennsylvania — from home.

Certification has been required by law in Pennsylvania since 2020 — and ATS is based in the Philadelphia region, so you can train in person, live online, or fully self-paced.

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The Pennsylvania requirement. Pennsylvania’s Act 80 of 2020 requires sterile processing technicians to be certified (CRCST or CSPDT) within 18 months of hire, with annual continuing education. Source: Pennsylvania Act 80 of 2020

No school nearby? You don’t need one.

ATS is based in the Philadelphia region — Pennsylvanians can train in person, live online, or fully self-paced.

Why it’s worth it in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania mandates certification, and ATS prepares you for the CRCST with hospital internship placement in the Philly area.

  • 100% online, self-paced CRCST preparation
  • Instant access — start the same day you enroll
  • AI voice-guided lessons, quizzes, and practice tests
  • Private student community and free course-retake guarantee
Trusted by students nationwide — and across NJ & PA since 2017
Three ways to certify in Pennsylvania

Study online — or train with us in person.

ATS is based in the Philadelphia region, so you can choose the path that fits: instant online self-study, live virtual classes, or hands-on in-person training with hospital internship placement.

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Online Self-Study

$700 instant access
  • Format 100% self-paced
  • Certification CRCST prep
  • Includes AI voice-guided lessons
  • Community Private Discord
  • Materials Tests · quizzes · slides
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Virtual Class

$1,850 per cohort
  • Format Live weekly Zoom
  • Certification CRCST prep
  • Instructor Live, credentialed
  • Length 16 weeks
  • Access Same online portal
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Hands-on · NJ & PA

In-Person

$2,500 per cohort
  • Format Classroom
  • Certification CRCST prep
  • Locations Cherry Hill · Philly
  • Length 16 weeks
  • Extra Internship assistance
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Questions, answered

Sterile processing in Pennsylvania

Does Pennsylvania require sterile processing certification?
Pennsylvania’s Act 80 of 2020 requires sterile processing technicians to be certified (CRCST or CSPDT) within 18 months of hire, with annual continuing education.
Can I get certified in Pennsylvania online?
Yes. Our online self-study program lets you prepare for the CRCST entirely online, on your own schedule, from anywhere in Pennsylvania — no commute, no waiting for a cohort.
What certification do I need?
Pennsylvania recognizes the CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD). ATS self-study prepares you for the CRCST on the HSPA 9th Edition. ATS is an independent provider and is not affiliated with HSPA.
How fast can I start?
Immediately — self-study is instant-access. Enroll and your full course library unlocks right away.
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