CETA-CAG 015: Evaluation & Testing of Pass-throughs
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST 

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Webinar Overview

This webinar will introduce the new CETA Application Guide, 015, to pharmacy professionals and cleanroom certifiers. We will review the different types of pass-throughs described in the guide and outline the tests applicable to each device type. The session will help participants determine when and how pass-throughs should be tested, and will also address potential complications and limitations that industry professionals may encounter.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the two main types of pass-throughs—clean air devices and static pass-throughs. 
2. Explain when pass-through testing is recommended and outline the required tests for each device type.
3. Discuss the limitations of pass-through testing, including how placement, usage, and common complications can influence decisions made by pharmacy and certification professionals.

Speakers

Max Bishop, Micro-Analytics, Inc.

Max Bishop obtained his B.S. in Biology from Centre College, while concentrating in Microbiology, as well as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB). After working in an industrial chemistry quality assurance laboratory, he began working for Micro-Analytics Inc. in 2011. His initial responsibilities included consulting on healthcare engineering and construction projects to provide infection control testing and prevention solutions. Due to his technical knowledge, he was eventually tasked with creating a controlled environment services program for Micro-Analytics Inc., during which he became one of the first CETA Registered Cleanroom Professional for Sterile Compounding Facilities in the state of Kentucky. He is responsible for technician training, and also acts as the master service technician for larger projects. Max has extensive experience in testing of healthcare environments and providing engineering solutions for healthcare facilities.

Jacob Warden, The Vertex Companies

Jacob Warden is a seasoned Cleanroom Certification Professional with 11 years of experience in the industry. He holds both an NSF 49 Biosafety Cabinet Field Certification and CNBT Registered Certification Professional designation for Sterile Compounding. Jacob’s expertise spans across various facets of cleanroom certification, where he has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality and safety in controlled environments. Before joining The Vertex Companies, Jacob served as the Director of Certifications at Ace Lab Systems, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s certification processes. In this capacity, he developed report formats to align with the evolving testing standards in the industry, trained and evaluated personnel for field entry, and conducted comprehensive reviews of cleanroom certification reports. Jacob also collaborated closely with engineers and hospital staff to ensure that cleanroom designs met the latest industry standards for certification. Jacob has actively contributed to the Cleanroom Testing industry by working with CETA on one committee, assisting in the development of a new testing guide, and sharing his expertise as a Secondary Controls Expert with Critical Compounding Resources. His extensive background reflects a deep understanding of cleanroom operations and a commitment to advancing industry practices

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