National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center

Working together to increase the capability of the U.S. public health and health care systems to safely and effectively manage special pathogens.

About NETEC

What We Offer

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Educational Materials, Courses & Training

We offer courses and training for nurses, physicians, emergency responders, and other health care professionals. Our resources provide facilities and individuals with preparedness best practices.

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Consultations & Support Services

We can help health care facilities and EMS agencies prepare for special pathogen events with free virtual and onsite readiness consulting and assessments.

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Research Policies & Procedures

Our network provides researchers with training, tools, and resources to quickly understand clinical syndromes and study effective treatments and clinical management strategies.

Ask Our Experts

Your organization can submit any question related to special pathogen response. Inquiries range from questions about PPE, to requests to review written protocols, to onsite visits for observing exercises and drills.

Ebola Town Hall

Current Outbreak Updates and Healthcare Preparedness Considerations

As healthcare organizations monitor the current Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, preparedness remains essential. Join NETEC on July 28 at 11:00 a.m. ET for a timely discussion on practical strategies to strengthen healthcare readiness for Ebola virus disease and other high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs).

New Funding Opportunity

Additional STAND Award Funding Available 

NETEC is accepting applications for an additional round of funding through the NSPS Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment and Network Development (STAND) Award program. A total of $10.5 million is available to support U.S. healthcare facilities seeking to develop or maintain capabilities as Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (SPTCs)—a critical tier in the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS). Applications are due August 3, 2026.

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How We Lead

National Special Pathogens System (NSPS)

The National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) helps the country prepare the health care system, protect the health care workforce, and respond to special pathogen events by coordinating special pathogen care across the United States.