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.

New Podcast

From Mice to Medicine: Exploring Hantavirus and Protecting Healthcare Teams

In this episode, host Jill Morgan speaks with Dr. Steven Bradfute and Dr. Gaby Frank about where hantavirus circulates, why human cases are rare, and how clinicians can identify early warning signs before rapid deterioration. The conversation also covers exposure risks, infection prevention considerations, and what healthcare workers need to know to protect themselves and their patients.

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Roadmap to Readiness

NSPS Level 2 Resource Guide

NETEC has released the NSPS Level 2 Resource Guide, a comprehensive tool designed to help healthcare facilities prepare for and respond to special pathogen events. Aligned with the expectations of Level 2 facilities within the NSPS, this guide offers practical tools to support readiness, safe care, staff protection, and continuity of operations during special pathogen events.

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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.