Live virtual class · CRCST prep

A real classroom — live, from wherever you are.

Weekly live Zoom classes with a credentialed instructor, plus your own online student portal. Join from any state, after work.

  • Starts Mon, Jan 4
  • Mondays 6–9pm ET
  • 16 weeks, live on Zoom
  • $500 reserves your seat
4.9 from 342 Google reviews
An ATS live virtual class on a laptop, and the join screen on a phone
Starts
Monday, January 4, 2027
Schedule
Monday evenings, 6–9pm ET
Length
16 weeks · HSPA 9th Edition
Format
Live on Zoom · not recorded
Tuition
$1,850 · $500 deposit
Balance due
Monday, March 15, 2027
Where our students train — real clinical partners
ATS class on a laptop with the student join screen on a phone
Study on your schedule

Class on your laptop. Your portal on your phone.

  • Live every Monday night. Your instructor teaches in real time, and you ask questions on the spot.
  • Your portal, anytime. Quizzes, tests, practice exams and grades, on any device, between classes.
  • From any state. No campus nearby? You don't need one.
Before you register

What's included, and what you'll need.

Included in tuition

  • 16 weeks of live, instructor-led classes on Zoom
  • A credentialed sterile processing instructor
  • Your online student portal: quizzes, tests, practice exams and grades
  • The full HSPA 9th Edition curriculum, built for the CRCST exam

You'll need

  • The HSPA textbook. You buy the HSPA 9th Edition textbook directly from HSPA. Once you register, we email you the link with your next steps.
  • A computer or laptop works best — a phone or tablet works too
  • Camera on during class
  • A reliable internet connection for a 3-hour live class
  • The $140 CRCST exam fee, paid to HSPA when you apply to test

Your total: $1,850 tuition + the HSPA textbook + the $140 exam fee. No hidden fees.

Internship placement is not included in any ATS tuition. Tuition covers class time and exam preparation. Through our signed clinical-affiliation agreements we work to place students, but placement depends on facility capacity, your eligibility and your location — it is not part of what you buy, and it is never guaranteed. How the 400 hours work →

How registration works

Four steps to your first class.

  1. Reserve your seatPay the $500 deposit online. Takes about two minutes.
  2. Open your portalWe email your student-portal invite. Set your password and finish registration.
  3. Get your next stepsWe send the link to buy your HSPA textbook and how to join class on Zoom.
  4. Join classYour first live class is Monday, January 4 at 6pm ET.
Reserve your seat →
Upcoming virtual cohorts

Next live virtual start dates

Tuition is $1,850 per 16-week cohort — reserve your seat with a $500 deposit.

Online · Live

Virtual · Monday Evenings (6–9pm) · Jan 2027

  • Starts Monday, January 4, 2027
  • Mondays · 6–9pm
  • Online (nationwide)
  • 16 weeks · CRCST prep (HSPA 9th Edition)
$1,850 tuition

Or reserve with $500 down — balance over 10–12 weeks. See payment options

Reserve my seat →

Questions about dates or payment? Call or text (215) 360-3177.

Tuition & payment

Two simple ways to pay

Cohort tuition, with a payment plan so cost isn't the reason you wait.

Paid in full

One payment

Pay your program tuition at enrollment — virtual $1,850 or in-person $2,500. Simple, done.

Reserve my seat with $500 → Ask about payment — (215) 360-3177

Compare formats

Virtual or in-person?

Same certification goal, twoways to get there. Here's the honest side-by-side.

Virtual$1,850 →In-Person$2,500 →
Price$1,850 / cohort$2,500 / cohort
Length16 weeks16 weeks
ScheduleLive weekly ZoomWeekly classroom (PA / NJ)
CurriculumHSPA 9th EditionHSPA 9th Edition
Prepares you forCRCST examCRCST exam
Lab days—✓ Scrubs, trays, wrapping
See a real SPD—✓ Decon + clean-side tour
Course retakeAt our discretionAt our discretion
Best forStructure, from homeHands-on learners near PA/NJ

Internship placement is not included in tuition and is never guaranteed — tuition covers class time and exam prep. How the 400 hours work →

Our graduates

Where they are now.

ATS graduate Leemu
“ATS got me into my career right after I became certified!”
— Leemu
ATS graduate Alyce
“Certified and working at two hospitals!”
— Alyce
ATS graduate Mary Kay
“Lovely program with lots of resources to help you obtain your CRCST!”
— Mary Kay
Our students love us

Real people. Real career changes.

4.9
342 Google reviews
KKenneth BryantMarch 2026

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.

LLuvletta TalleyMarch 2026

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!

BBrianna StarMarch 2026

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.

BBruno AvelarMarch 2026

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.

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Questions, answered

Virtual class FAQ

When does the next virtual cohort start, and how much is it?
The next live virtual cohort starts Monday, January 4, 2027, and meets Monday evenings, 6–9pm ET. Tuition is $1,850 per 16-week cohort. Reserve your seat with a $500 deposit; the balance is due 10 weeks after class starts (Monday, March 15, 2027).
Is the textbook included?
No. You buy the HSPA 9th Edition textbook directly from HSPA. Once you register, we email you the link with your next steps. Plan for that cost alongside tuition.
Are the classes recorded?
No. Classes are live only, so plan to attend every Monday. If you have to miss one, tell your instructor, and use your student portal to keep up with the material.
What do I need to take the class?
A computer or laptop works best — a phone or tablet works too. Camera on during class. A reliable internet connection for a 3-hour live class. That's it — class is on Zoom, and your materials, quizzes and grades are in your online student portal.
Can I join from my phone?
Yes, a phone or tablet works. A computer or laptop is better for a 3-hour class, and your camera needs to be on during class.
What happens after I pay the deposit?
You get an email invite to your student portal, where you set your password and finish registration. Then we send your next steps: the link to buy the HSPA textbook and how to join class on Zoom. Your first class is Monday, January 4 at 6pm ET.
Is the $500 deposit refundable?
No. Deposits and tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable once paid — including if you withdraw, stop attending, or never start — and a deposit can’t be moved to a different cohort or another person. The one exception is if we cancel a class outright and can’t offer you a seat in a replacement class. Please call us with any questions before you pay; we’d much rather talk it through first than take a deposit you regret.
How are classes held?
Live over Zoom with a credentialed instructor on a set weekly schedule — real-time teaching, questions, and discussion.
Can I attend from my state — even Minnesota or somewhere with no local school?
Yes. The virtual class is 100% online over Zoom, so you can join from any state. It's especially popular where in-person sterile processing schools are scarce — including Minnesota, which makes certification mandatory in 2028.
Does this prepare me for the CRCST?
Yes. The curriculum follows the HSPA 9th Edition. ATS is an independent provider and is not affiliated with HSPA.
How much is the CRCST exam?
The exam fee is $140, paid to HSPA (not ATS) when you apply to test. It's a 150-question computer-based exam taken at a Prometric test center.
Does the virtual class include lab days?
No. Lab days are in-person only. In the virtual class your instructor works through instrument identification and inspection on camera, live, and you can ask questions as they go.
Is the 400-hour externship included?
No. Tuition covers class time and exam preparation; it doesn't include internship placement, in any format. The externship is arranged after class, and we explain how it works on our internships page.
What you'll work with

Taught live — on real instrument sets.

Your instructor works through identification, inspection and handling on real instrument sets on camera, in real time, and you ask questions as they go. Lab days are in-person only.

Surgical instruments laid out on a teal sterilization wrap
Live, instructor-led
Surgical instrument sets
An assortment of sterile processing surgical instruments on a white backgroundIdentify every instrument
Orthopedic surgical instruments arranged on a dark surfaceFrom general to ortho
Certify from any state

No sterile processing classes near you? You don’t need them.

Our 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 — it preps you for the CRCST from anywhere in the country. Local to the NJ/PA area? Class in person adds lab days — scrubs, tray assembly, wrapping and decon on real instrument trays.

Enrolling now

Reserve your seat in the January 4 virtual cohort.

Seats are limited per cohort. $500 reserves your seat; talk to us if you have questions first.

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