Respond & Protect: Interactive Special Pathogen Response Training for Region 6
*This in-person training session has limited seating, with a maximum capacity of 100 participants. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If all spots are filled, you may choose to join the waiting list, and we will notify you if a spot becomes available.
Join us on March 24, 2026, in Galveston, Texas, for Respond and Protect: Interactive Special Pathogen Response Training for Region 6, an in-person course sponsored by The Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness & Education Program (SPECTRE) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). This course is designed for hospital personnel working in frontline environments and those involved in identifying and managing patients with high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) in HHS Region 6 (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico).
UTMB serves as one of 13 federally funded Level 1 Regional Emerging and Special Pathogens Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) in the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS), which is coordinated by NETEC, as designated by the U.S. Congress. SPECTRE at UTMB serves as a regional resource for special pathogens preparedness, response, and clinical research, playing a vital role in national HCID preparedness and response.
Who should attend: Nurses, clinical providers, infection prevention staff, ED/urgent care staff, and preparedness or safety staff.
What to expect:
- PPE selection, donning, and doffing
- Triple I (Identify, Isolate, Inform)
- Team roles and coordinated response
- Infection control principles
- Real-world scenario discussions
Registration is now open and runs through 2/23/2026 9:00 AM Central Time (US & Canada).
This training is intended for healthcare personnel in Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas). Registration priority will be given to individuals who meet this eligibility requirement. Registration will open to healthcare personnel outside of Region 6 if open seats are available.
To See the full workshop agenda and to register click the link below. We look forward to seeing you in Galveston!
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