The NCBRT is administered according to the rules, regulations, and policies of LSU, as well
as the laws of the State of Louisiana and federal guidelines. The majority
of the NCBRT’s funding is derived from Congressional action and is managed by DHS.
Certified courses are delivered under a Cooperative Agreement between the NCBRT and DHS.
The NCBRT is a founding member of a significant, national consortium that is focused on assisting
the federal government’s response preparedness for incidents involving WMD and HCEs:
the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC). Members of the NDPC include:
Additionally, the NCBRT founded the National Health Professions Preparedness Consortium (NHPPC)
at the request and in support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The NCBRT provided the leadership for the NHPPC as it developed the initial five-year strategic plan for the
USDHHS Nobel Training Center and also helped develop courses intended for delivery at the
Noble Training Center. Members of the NHPPC include:
The NCBRT works with many other organizations to further its mission, goals, and vision, including: