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

Andes Hantavirus: From Research to Clinical Preparedness

In the latest episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan, RN, invites Gavin Harris, MD, and Gaby Frank, MD, to discuss their recent New England Journal of Medicine review of Andes virus, covering recognition of potential cases, supportive care and treatment, infection prevention, public health coordination, and lessons from international colleagues.

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Upcoming Webinar

Malaria and VHF: Navigating Testing and Clinical Decision-Making

Join a webinar on November 18 at 1 p.m. EDT to explore practical approaches to malaria testing and the evaluation of patients with suspected VHF. Frontline healthcare professionals will learn how to navigate testing options, laboratory safety considerations, interpretation of results, and clinical decision-making to support timely and appropriate patient care.

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.