Train Smarter.
Learn Faster.
Prepare with
Confidence.
Introducing the SureCount Instrument IQ Tray
— a next-generation training system for CST
and SPD technician programs.
Raise Your Students' Instrument IQ
Accelerate your students' learning experience with a standardized, OR-ready instrument tray aligned to the AST 7th Core Curriculum and SPD Curriculum.
Traditional Training Tools Fall Short
Learning 100+ surgical instruments by memory is overwhelming for students.
Traditional devices contain instruments without organizational, visual, or mechanical aids. Flashcards provide little engagement, and interactive learning is limited.
Designed for Learning, Built for Mastery
Cover the Basics and Beyond
Holds 27 unique instruments, 42 instruments in total, selected by CST and SPD consultants to cover general surgical knowledge plus specialty instrument groups.
Learn with Visual Aids
Life-size silkscreened illustrations + screen-printed instrument names reduce confusion and accelerate memorization.
QR Code Integration
Every instrument links to an online learning module.
Build Your Own Tray
Customizable for instrument selection and configuration to match your core curriculum. Tray compatible with most major instruments. Optional bundles with Aesculap and V. Mueller instruments and containers.
Built For Tomorrow's SPD Professionals
• SPD Technician Training Schools • Teaching Hospitals • Onboarding Programs for New SPD Staff • Continuing Education Providers
How the Instrument IQ Transforms Learning
Benefits in a Learning Environment for
Faculty/Programs
Time Saved on Setup
Standardized tray layout with labels equals quicker labs and fewer 'what is this?' class interruptions.
Consistent Grading
Integrate program checklists/rubrics to ensure uniform multi-instructor evaluations.
Lower Consumables Burn
Durable, reusable trays reduce reliance on single-use practice kits.
Easy Scaling
Modular trays support pairs/teams; they are quick to sanitize and reset between sections.
Accreditation Support
Explicit alignment to AST 7th Core Curriculum outcomes.
Benefits in a Learning Environment for
Students
Faster Instrument ID and Use
Deliberate practice across all AST categories (cutting, clamping, grasping, retracting, suturing, viewing, powered, endoscopic/robotic).
Safer Habits Earlier
Practice passing (CCCT), sharps management, and POU prep without clinical risk.
Muscle Memory & Dexterity
Blade/needle loading, ratchets, tension control, and ergonomic hand positions.
Assessment Clarity
Rubrics and station checkoffs are tied to program competencies and provide immediate feedback.
Exam & Clinical Readiness
Repeated exposure builds confidence for CST skills.
“It has been easy and fun for myself and my students to learn instruments with the Instrument IQ trays. When students can see and touch the instruments, they are more engaged, and retention is higher.” — Marcus Fleming, BS, CRCST, CIS, CST, Sterile Processing Educator
“This tray changed how we teach instrument recognition in our SPD program.” — Renee Bridges, SPD Director, Davidson Community Hospital
“The Instrument IQ tray engages students in ways that enhance traditional classroom training. It provides insights into each instrument, which gives them a head start as they enter the field.” — Heather Carter, CRCST, AAS, F.A.S.T., Sterile Processing Educator
“The instrument tray and flashcards are no comparison; seeing the instrument details in my hand versus on paper is extremely helpful.” — SPD Student
Reach SureCount Today
Discover how SureCount SmartTrays are revolutionizing surgical instrument management. Whether you're looking to optimize your surgical workflows, explore partnership opportunities, or request a demo, our team is here to help.