Prefer structure and a live instructor over going fully solo? Our virtual class gives you weekly live Zoom sessions with a credentialed instructor, plus the same online portal — CRCST prep, 16 weeks. New cohorts open on a rolling basis — see the next start date below and reserve early to hold your seat.
Tuition is $1,850 per 16-week cohort — reserve your seat with a $500 deposit.
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 |
Credentialed instructors teach in real time — ask questions and get answers on the spot.
Set class times build momentum, so you actually finish and sit for the exam.
All the self-study materials are included — review lessons and practice tests anytime.
Live virtual students learn to identify, inspect, and handle every instrument set, guided by an instructor in real time.
Identify every instrument
From general to orthoOur live virtual class reaches learners nationwide — built for the states where in-person SPD schools are scarce or nonexistent. Minnesota makes certification mandatory in 2028, and many states have few or no local programs at all. Wherever you are, you can get CRCST-ready from home. (Local to Philadelphia or the NJ/PA area? You can also train in person.)
Comparing your options? This is our live virtual class. If you’d rather go fully at your own pace with instant access, see the online self-study — both prep you for the same CRCST exam.
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.
Seats are limited per cohort. Talk to us about upcoming start 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.
The study rhythm that passes: cover the whole curriculum, quiz continuously, understand the why, and drill full-length timed practice tests.
Rising surgery, staffing shortages, and a wave of state certification laws — the durable forces keeping certified SPD techs in demand.