What certification do your programs prepare me for?
All three programs prepare you for the CRCST exam, built on the HSPA 9th Edition curriculum. ATS is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with HSPA.
What’s the difference between self-study, virtual, and in-person?
Self-study ($700) is 100% self-paced with instant online access. Virtual ($1,850) adds live weekly instructor-led Zoom classes. In-person ($2,500) is hands-on classroom training in NJ/PA with the strongest path to hospital internship assistance.
I don’t have a sterile processing school near me. Can I still get certified?
Yes. Our online self-study is built for exactly this — you complete everything online, on your own schedule, from any state.
How much does it cost?
Online self-study is $700, virtual class is $1,850 per cohort, and in-person is $2,500 per cohort.
Do you offer hospital internships?
Yes. Through signed clinical-affiliation agreements with real health systems, ATS provides hospital internship assistance. In-person students have the strongest path; availability depends on eligibility, location, and partner capacity.
How long does each program take?
Self-study is at your own pace. Virtual and in-person both run 16 weeks per cohort.
What if I need to retake the course?
Every ATS program includes our free course-retake guarantee.
Where is ATS located?
We’re based in the Philadelphia region — Cherry Hill, NJ and Philadelphia, PA — and serve self-study and virtual students nationwide.
How do I get started?
Self-study lets you enroll and start instantly. For virtual or in-person, reach out and we’ll share upcoming cohort dates. Not sure yet? Grab our free Career Roadmap.