New York State Board of Nursing CE Requirements
New York State has several mandatory CE requirements as shown below.
New York State Board of Nursing Continuing Education
Total Hours Required: RN / LPN Variable | Renewal Cycle: 3 Years
New York State RN's and LPN's are required to complete several State-Mandated courses listed below.
Required Courses
Infection Control | Under Section 6505-b of the Education Law, all RN's, LPN's, dentists, dental hygienists, optometrists and podiatrists must complete a NYSED Approved Infection Control course initially, and every 4 years thereafter. This course is not currently available from MedCEC™. For additional information see Mandated Training Related to Infection Control at http://www.op.nysed.gov/training/icmemo.htm
A list of approved providers of Infection Control course work can be found at http://www.op.nysed.gov/training/icproviders.htm
Child Abuse Reporting | NYSED Approved Child Abuse Reporting Course (one-time, 2-hour course) | Included as part of RN nursing programs after September 1, 1990. This course is not currently available from MedCEC™. For additional information see http://www.op.nysed.gov/reports/continuing_competence.pdf
A list of approved providers of Infection Control course work can be found at http://www.op.nysed.gov/training/icproviders.htm
Pain Management, Paliative Care and Addiction | Under Public Health Law §3309-a(3), prescribers of controlled substances are required to complete a 3-hour course in Pain management, Paliative care and Addiction every 3 years. This course is not currently available from MedCEC™. For additional information go to http://www.op.nysed.gov/news/advisory-notices.html#nysdoh
Prescribers are required to attest to completion of the required course work. Additional information on the Narcotic Education Attestation Tracker (NEAT) can be found at https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/narcotic/mandatory_prescriber_education/neat.htm
License Expiration Dates
In New York State, RN's & LPN's are required to renew their registration every three (3) years to continue to practice nursing. For additional information see http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurse-licensefaq.htm#:~:text=Your%20nursing%20license%20is%20valid,to%20continue%20to%20practice%20nursing.
Audits and Retaining CE Records
In New York State, each licensee is required to maintain a record of their CE attendance at approved CE programs.
MedCEC makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of CE requirement information for each state however information is subject to change without notice. This is a summary of CE requirements, please verify current CE requirements by visiting the New York State Board of Nursing.