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.

Upcoming FAQ Session

Your Questions Answered: Navigating the STAND Award RFP

Join NETEC on Wednesday, November 12, at 12:00 p.m., for an interactive session supporting applicants for the NSPS Level 2 STAND Award. We’ll highlight the most common questions to date—covering eligibility, requirements, and the application process—then open the session for live Q&A so attendees can clarify details and next steps.

Funding Opportunity

STAND Award to Advance National Health Security

NETEC has launched a new funding opportunity to expand the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) Level 2 facility network. Up to 75 facilities will be awarded $500,000 each to strengthen preparedness, training, and capacity for high-consequence infectious disease (HCID) response.

Start Your Application

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.