Training

CDC provides continuing education for professionals involved in rabies prevention and control. While CDC provides some resources directly, others are offered through partnerships and collaborations with other public health entities. This page contains a collection of course notifications, education materials, and continuing education courses related to rabies prevention and control.

Continuing Education

Laboratory Methods for Detecting Rabies Virus

Laboratory Methods for Detecting Rabies Virus
Designed for individuals performing rabies testing in public health laboratories, this four and one-half day workshop addresses traditional rabies testing techniques, safety in the rabies laboratory, specimen acquisition and preparation, rabies quality control and proficiency testing, standardized testing procedures, emerging technologies, and epidemiologic issues.

Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP Basics)

Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Basics
This online course is designed to educate healthcare providers and public health professionals about rabies, the approach used in evaluating patients for rabies virus exposure, and the administration of rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). There is no cost to view the course or to receive continuing education (CE) credit.

Related Links

• Information for Doctors
• Information for Veterinarians
• Information for Diagnostic Laboratories
• How is rabies diagnosed?
• How Can I Help?
• ACIP Recommendations
• State and Local Rabies Consultation Contacts