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 plus lab days you work in scrubs — tray assembly, wrapping and decontamination. CRCST prep, 16 weeks, $2,500. Philadelphia, PA — Monday evenings from Aug 24, enrolling now (the Aug 22 Saturday class is full). Cherry Hill, NJ — November 2026, enrolling now (Wednesday evenings from Nov 4 or Saturday mornings from Nov 7).
Internship placement is not included in tuition and is never guaranteed — tuition covers class time and exam prep.
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
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 — 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 pay the balance down at your own pace in your student portal. It's due in full 10–12 weeks after your class starts.
Reserve my seat with $500 → Ask about payment — (215) 360-3177
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 |
| Length | 16 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Schedule | Live weekly Zoom | Weekly classroom (PA / NJ) |
| Curriculum | HSPA 9th Edition | HSPA 9th Edition |
| Prepares you for | CRCST exam | CRCST exam |
| Lab days | — | ✓ Scrubs, trays, decon |
| SPD department tour | — | ✓ |
| Course retake | At our discretion | At our discretion |
| Best for | Structure, from home | Hands-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 →
Work with real instruments and processes in the classroom, not just on a screen.
ATS holds signed clinical-affiliation agreements and works to place students through them. Not included in tuition, and never guaranteed.
Resume help and interview prep as you finish, plus a list of employers worth approaching.
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 employers trust. That’s the part a video library can’t give you.
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 →
Pick live virtual or hands-on in-person, reserve your seat, 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 — the Philadelphia Saturday class is already full. 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.