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

Inside the National Quarantine Unit: Preparedness, Partnership, and People

Go inside the National Quarantine Unit (NQU) with experts from University of Nebraska Medical Center – UNMC/Nebraska Medicine as they discuss the unit’s recent activation following the MV Hondius Andes hantavirus response.

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Upcoming Webinar

Practical PPE Training Strategies for Special Pathogens Preparedness

Join NETEC on September 8 at 12 p.m. ET for Practical PPE Training Strategies for Special Pathogens Preparedness, a webinar focused on helping healthcare organizations develop, implement, and sustain effective PPE training programs for frontline personnel.

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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“No One’s Coming”—That’s Why Preparedness Matters

August 17, 2026

In the latest episode of Transmission Interrupted, former paramedic and bestselling author Kevin Hazzard joins NETEC host Jill Morgan to explore the remarkable story behind the U.S. Ebola response—and the lessons healthcare organizations still need today.

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.