Real conversations from inside Sterile Processing.
A podcast conversation about the problems SPD professionals face every day: Instrument reprocessing, sterilization standards, staffing pressure, leadership challenges, workflow breakdowns, infection prevention, and patient safety.
Free Continuing Education
Earn Free CEUs for Sterile Processing and GI/Endo
Listen through our platform to receive credit.
Each episode qualifies for CEU credit toward your Sterile Processing or GI/Endo certification. Create a free account, listen to the episode in its entirety, and the system emails your certificate of completion. A copy is also saved in your account.
No seminars. No travel. No fees.
This is continuing education built around your schedule for Sterile Processing Technicians, SPD professionals maintaining certification, GI/Endo technicians, endoscope reprocessing professionals, and Central Sterile Department staff.
Podcast Episodes
Listen for CEU credit or watch on YouTube
Episodes 1 and 2 are YouTube-only episodes. CEU credit begins with Episode 3. All SPU CEU buttons point to verified live course pages and all YouTube links open in a new window.
Surgical Instrument Spotting and/or Staining Impact for the Operating Room
The Evolution of Sterile Processing — From History to Today
Sterile Processing Success: Hiring, Teamwork and Leadership Challenges
Recognizing and Preventing Operational Risks in Sterile Processing
Wet Packs: Causes & Solutions
Beards, Nails and Jewelry: When Style Meets Sterile Processing
Dental Sterilization — Is It the Same as Surgery?
Experience vs Competency: When Time in SPD Doesn’t Equal Training
Travelers in SPD: A Plus or a Minus?
Equipment Capacity Planning in Sterile Processing – Having the Right Tools for the Job
Decontamination in SPD: Foundations & Best Practices Part 1
Decontamination in SPD: Foundations & Best Practices Part 2
Ethics in SPD Doing the Right Thing Every Day
Are You Inspecting Right? Tracking Systems That Work
Loaners & Sales Reps: Friend, Foes or Partners
Who This Podcast Is For
Built for the professionals who work in surgical services.
The conversations reflect the daily realities of Sterile Processing work and the people who keep these departments functioning under constant pressure.
- Sterile Processing Technicians looking for insight and professional discussion
- Central Sterile Department professionals managing instrument workflows
- Managers and leaders responsible for department performance
- Healthcare professionals involved in infection prevention and surgical safety
Why It Matters
“Sterile Processing is the heart of healthcare.”
When Sterile Processing runs right, nobody notices. When it fails, everything stops. This podcast brings attention to the essential work of SPD professionals while providing a platform for honest discussion and shared experience.