Education & Training
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.
Countdown to Kickoff: 2026 World Cup HCID Preparedness
As the U.S. prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, healthcare systems must be ready for the challenges that come with large-scale international events. Join NETEC for a webinar on HCID preparedness on May 27 at 12 p.m. EDT.
Hantavirus for Frontline Staff
Join NETEC on May 19 at 2 p.m. EDT for a timely Town Hall focused on operational considerations for hantavirus preparedness and response. During this interactive session, subject matter experts from across the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) will discuss recommended PPE practices, laboratory considerations, waste management considerations, and frontline preparedness strategies for healthcare facilities.
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.
Infection Prevention Learning Journey
The Infection Prevention Learning Journey introduces three elements of the Hierarchy of Controls: engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Concepts will enhance IPC knowledge and skills.
EMS Biosafety Transport for Operators
This course aims to increase understanding about standard and transmission-based infection control practices and provides education about serious communicable diseases like Mpox, Ebola Virus Disease, Smallpox, SARS, MERS, novel influenza viruses like H5N1, and seasonal and pandemic influenza.
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.