A certified SPD technician training covers critical areas such as microbiology, infection control, sterilization science, instrument handling, and regulatory compliance—each essential to reducing surgical risks and ensuring patient safety. Despite the complexity and importance of this role, many technicians remain under-supported in training and compensation. To learn more, read our white paper: Unseen but Essential: The Sterile Processing Knowledge Demand and Staffing Crisis.

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View all postsSurgical Directions is a healthcare solutions company specializing in perioperative and procedural care, sterile processing, anesthesiology, and radiology services. With a unique clinician-led model and proprietary analytics platform, Merlin™, the firm empowers hospitals and provider groups to drive measurable improvements in access, efficiency, and financial performance. From supply chain optimization to governance redesign, Surgical Directions delivers peer-to-peer partnership and clinical expertise that helps clients provide quality care and improve margins.

