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

The Many Legacies of Dr. Bruce Ribner

In a special episode of Transmission Interrupted, Jill Morgan, RN, and Drs. Colleen Kraft, Jay Varkey, and Aneesh Mehta—longtime colleagues who worked alongside Dr. Bruce Ribner on Emory University’s biocontainment team—reflect on his leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on special pathogen preparedness.

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Upcoming Webinar

From Evidence to Action: Respiratory Protection for VHFs

Join NETEC on September 29 from 12–1 p.m. ET for From Evidence to Action: Respiratory Protection for VHFs, a practical discussion of the evidence behind respiratory protection and how healthcare facilities can translate it into PPE protocols and preparedness workflows.

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.