New York Nursing Continuing Education and Mandatory Training
New York does not impose a general recurring contact-hour requirement for RN or LPN registration renewal. Instead, nurses must satisfy specific state-mandated training requirements, including infection control and barrier precautions coursework and child abuse identification and reporting training. NYSED identifies both as required coursework for nursing licensure and registration.
C-E-U.com offers online nursing education for New York RNs and LPNs seeking professional development, competency maintenance, and employer-required training. C-E-U.com is a Florida Board of Nursing continuing education provider, Provider #50-47308. New York’s mandated infection control and child abuse courses require separate New York-approved training, and C-E-U.com is developing New York-specific courses for these requirements.
New York Training Requirements at a Glance
| RN | LPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Total CE Hours | No general CE-hour requirement | No general CE-hour requirement |
| Renewal Period | Every 3 years | Every 3 years |
| Governing Body | New York State Education Department (NYSED) | New York State Education Department (NYSED) |
| Infection Control Training | Required every 4 years; NY-approved course | Required every 4 years; NY-approved course |
| Child Abuse Identification & Reporting | Required; NY-approved course | Required; NY-approved course |
New York RN and LPN Required Training
New York RNs and LPNs must complete state-mandated coursework related to infection control and barrier precautions and child abuse identification and reporting, unless an applicable exemption applies. These courses must satisfy New York-specific content and provider requirements.
C-E-U.com is developing a New York-specific infection control course and pursuing the approval required to offer this mandated training. Until approval is obtained, existing C-E-U.com courses should not be used to satisfy New York’s required infection control coursework.
Infection Control and Barrier Precautions Training (In Development)
New York requires applicable healthcare professionals to complete approved training in infection control and barrier precautions. Approved providers must use the prescribed New York syllabus and cover the required core elements established by the state.
New York Infection Control Training (In Development)
This requirement must be completed through a New York-approved infection control training provider or through an applicable exemption. NYSED maintains a list of approved providers, including online course options.
New York Infection Control Training (In Development)
This requirement must be completed through a New York-approved infection control training provider or through an applicable exemption. NYSED maintains a list of approved providers, including online course options.
General Nursing Continuing Education
Although New York does not require RNs and LPNs to complete a general recurring CE-hour total for routine registration, nurses may complete additional education to maintain professional competency, satisfy employer requirements, meet specialty credential requirements, and remain current with changes in nursing practice. Nursing is not listed among the professions subject to New York’s general recurring continuing-education requirement.
C-E-U.com offers self-paced online nursing education for professional development, competency maintenance, and workplace training. Courses provide stated learning objectives, defined contact hours, a completion assessment, and immediate certificates.
These general C-E-U.com courses should not be represented as substitutes for New York’s separately approved infection control or child abuse training requirements.
New York Nursing Continuing Education References and Resources
- New York State Education Department – Nursing — Central NYSED resource for Registered Professional Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and other nursing credentials.
- New York RN License Requirements — Explains New York RN licensing requirements, including required infection control and child abuse reporting coursework.
- New York RN and LPN License Requirements — Provides broader nursing licensure requirements for registered and practical nurses.
- New York Mandated Nursing Training — Central NYSED resource for required infection control and child abuse training applicable to registered nurses.
- New York Infection Control Training Requirements — Explains mandated infection control and barrier precautions training for RNs, LPNs, and other healthcare professionals.
- NYSED-Approved Infection Control Training Providers — Official list of approved infection control course providers, including providers authorized to offer training online.
- New York Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Requirements — Explains New York’s mandated coursework concerning identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.
- NYSED-Approved Child Abuse Training Providers — Official list of approved providers offering New York child abuse identification and reporting coursework.
- New York Training and Continuing Education — Provides an overview of state-mandated training and identifies professions subject to recurring continuing-education requirements. Nursing is not listed among professions with a general recurring CE-hour mandate.
- New York RN Frequently Asked Questions — Answers common questions about RN licensing, required coursework, applications, and registration.
- New York Home Care Professional Resources — New York Department of Health resource for Home Health Aide and Personal Care Aide training programs and curriculum information.
- New York Home Care Provider Training Resources — Provides information about state-approved Home Health Aide Training Programs and Personal Care Aide Training Programs.
- New York Home Care Registry FAQs — Explains the New York Home Care Registry and its relationship to workers who have completed state-approved training programs.
- New York Advanced Home Health Aides — Provides information about Advanced Home Health Aides, required training, and RN assignment and supervision of advanced tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions: New York Nursing Continuing Education
New York does not require RNs or LPNs to complete a general recurring number of continuing education contact hours for routine registration renewal. Instead, nurses must complete specific state-mandated training requirements.
Yes. Applicable nursing licensees must complete New York-approved training in identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment unless an exemption applies.
Yes. The required curriculum must be offered by an approved training provider. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services develops the curriculum that approved providers must offer.
Not yet. C-E-U.com is developing a New York-specific infection control course and pursuing the approval required for this mandate. Existing C-E-U.com courses should not currently be represented as satisfying New York’s required infection control coursework.
Not yet. C-E-U.com is developing a New York-specific child abuse identification and reporting course and pursuing the required approval. Until that approval is obtained, current C-E-U.com courses should not be represented as satisfying this New York mandate.
Yes. New York nurses may use C-E-U.com courses for professional development, competency maintenance, employer-required education, and other nursing-related training when accepted for that purpose. C-E-U.com is a Florida Board of Nursing continuing education provider, Provider #50-47308.
Yes. New York maintains approved online providers for both infection control coursework and child abuse identification and reporting training. The course must still come from an approved provider for the applicable mandate.
Yes. Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides follow separate New York Department of Health-approved training programs. PCA basic training is at least 40 hours, while HHA core training is at least 75 hours. General C-E-U.com courses do not replace these initial state-approved training programs.
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