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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.

What We Offer

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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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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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Our network provides researchers with training, tools, and resources to quickly understand clinical syndromes and study effective treatments and clinical management strategies.

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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.

Ebola Resources

Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus. NETEC has developed a suite of tools, training, and insights to help healthcare teams stay ready for high-consequence infectious diseases like Ebola.

New Resource

NSPS Level 2 Resource Guide

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

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.

Recent News

Managing AIIR Downtime During Special Pathogen Events

September 17, 2025

Prepare for HVAC or AIIR failures with NETEC’s new HCID Downtime Checklist—your guide to safe, effective care during high-risk scenarios.

The Role of PPE in EMS Operations

September 10, 2025

The latest episode of Transmission Interrupted explores the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read the blog for the key takeaways.

Situation Report: DRC Declares Ebola Zaire Outbreak

September 4, 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus. Here’s what frontline healthcare workers should know.