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Preparing Health Care Workers for Special Pathogen Events

When it comes to special pathogens, education is essential. We offer courses and training for nurses, physicians, emergency responders, and other health care professionals. Our educational resources provide facilities and individuals with preparedness best practices.

All of our services are free. Take an online course for continuing education credit (also free) or view archived materials in our Resource Library.

Transmission Interrupted

Inside NETEC: Empowering Preparedness with Educational Innovation

In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan gathers the core Education & Training Team from NETEC to pull back the curtain on how they create timely and practical resources for healthcare professionals facing special pathogens.

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.

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Continuing Education Courses for Health Care Professionals

Take an online course for continuing education credit for free. Most of our online courses are also available as webinars.

1 Credit

Clinical Perspectives on Home Testing and Monitoring for HCIDs

This presentation includes facility case studies, lessons learned, care models, critical factors such as technology requirements, scalability, and jurisdictional challenges. The ethical, safety, and experiential impacts of remote monitoring for both patients and providers are also addressed.

1 Credit

Ophthalmic Manifestations of Mpox: What Clinicians Need to Know 

This presentation will provide frontline staff and healthcare professionals with the latest insights on ophthalmic findings in mpox, including common and rare presentations, the presence of mpox DNA in tear film, and the critical role of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures.

1 Credit

Handle with Care: Special Pathogen Waste Management

Waste management is a critical component in the care of patients potentially infected with special pathogens. By the end of this session, participants will be better equipped to handle the complexities of special pathogens waste management, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.