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.

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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

No One’s Coming: Kevin Hazzard on Aviation and Outbreak Response

Drawing from Kevin Hazzard’s latest book, No One’s Coming, this episode of Transmission Interrupted explores the remarkable true story of Phoenix Air Group—the aviation specialists tasked with transporting Ebola patients during the 2014 outbreak—and how lessons won and lost from that crisis shape our approach to preparedness today.

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Webinar Recording

Ebola Town Hall: Current Outbreak Updates and Healthcare Preparedness Considerations

Missed NETEC’s Ebola Town Hall? The recording is now available. As healthcare organizations continue to monitor the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, maintaining readiness for high-consequence infectious diseases remains essential.

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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.

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Recent News

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Remembering Dr. Bruce Ribner: A Legacy of Leadership, Preparedness, and Compassion

August 11, 2026

Remembering Dr. Bruce Ribner, a founding leader of NETEC, whose vision for special pathogen preparedness transformed healthcare and strengthened national readiness.

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In-Person Trainings Strengthening Frontline Readiness for Special Pathogens

August 10, 2026

NETEC and the Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) deliver in-person, scenario-based training to strengthen workforce readiness and build a more resilient healthcare system.

Laboratory Basics for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases: Safe Testing Starts with Preparation

August 3, 2026

Key takeaways from Transmission Interrupted on how healthcare facilities can safely perform essential laboratory testing for high-consequence infectious diseases while protecting laboratory personnel, supporting clinicians, and ensuring patients receive timely care.