The Sterile Standard

A newsletter for people who actually work in SPD.

Short, useful, and free. Written by the instructors at Aseptic Technical Solutions for sterile processing students, technicians, and the leads who train them.

What you get

  • CEU reminders and free continuing-education sources before your recert month.
  • Career and hiring news — pay trends, state certification laws, who’s hiring.
  • New ATS guides, class dates, and student wins. No spam, no vendor pitches.

Every issue is also published in the archive, so you can read before you subscribe.

Recent issues

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News

See sterile processing up close — free career expo, Saturday August 15 in Camden

MACSA's Bridging the Gap Career Expo — Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9am–1pm at the Kroc Center in Camden, NJ. Free, open to everyone, and Aseptic Technical Solutions will be there with a table. Registration is open.

August 2026
News

Introducing ATS Updates — news you can actually use

A new home for sterile processing career news, CEU reminders, hiring trends, and what's new at Aseptic Technical Solutions.

July 2026
CEU

Your annual CEU reminder: how to recertify your CRCST

HSPA requires 12 CE credits a year to keep your CRCST. Here's how to earn them — most of them free — before your anniversary month.

July 2026
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More resources

Sterile Processing GuidesPlain-English guides to certification, the CRCST exam, and getting hired.
CEU ResourcesHow to earn CEUs and keep your CRCST current — free and paid sources.
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