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 The HCP was initiated in 2000 as part of a network of CDC Centers for Public Health Preparedness (CPHP) program to strengthen terrorism and emergency preparedness by linking academic expertise to state and local health agency needs. This unique program brings together academic and practice partners with a common focus on public health preparedness to establish a national network of education and training resources. These resources are focused on strengthening and expanding preparedness capacity to prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and other high consequence events while building disaster resilient communities. Fundamental functions associated with all Center activities are to:
- Develop, strengthen and sustain public health workforce readiness through implementation of programs for life-long learning.
- Develop and implement certification and competency-based education, training and exercise programs and products to strengthen local and state capacity for terrorism preparedness, emergency public health and all hazard response for high consequence events.
- Continue to utilize workforce development needs, assets and capacity assessment data to prioritize education and training objectives, methods and strategies.
- Evaluate and perform research to demonstrate the impact of education, training and exercise programs.
- Share expertise and resources across local, state, regional and national jurisdictions to contribute to the development of national emergency preparedness and response capacity.
- Use technology mediated instruction and communications, including the Heartland Centers Learning Management System, to increase access to training opportunities.
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