New York Continuing Education Requirements

Updated Mandated Reporter Training Requirements. Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework. This law requires that mandated reporters, including those who have previously undergone the current training, complete the updated training curriculum by April 1, 2025.

Licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, and registered nurses must complete course work or training appropriate to their practice regarding infection control and barrier precautions, including engineering and work controls to prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis b virus (HBV) in the course of professional practice, every four years according to Section 6505-b of the Education Law. You must attest to having completed this requirement to the State Education Department on your first licensure/registration application and at every subsequent registration.

Certification in specialty area required.

Infection Control Coursework
Must complete NYSED approved infection control coursework or qualify for an exemption. Thereafter, must complete NYSED approved infection control coursework every four (4) years or qualify for an exemption. 

Child Abuse Reporting Coursework 
Before NYSED will issue you a limited permit or RN license, you must complete NYSED approved child abuse reporting coursework or qualify for an exemption.

Prescribers licensed under Title Eight of the Education Law in New York to treat humans and who have a DEA registration number to prescribe controlled substances, as well as medical residents who prescribe controlled substances under a facility DEA registration number, must complete at least three (3) hours of course work or training in pain management, palliative care, and addiction.  The course work or training must be completed by July 1, 2017, and once every three years thereafter, 

Must complete NYSED approved infection control coursework or qualify for an exemption.  Thereafter, must complete NYSED approved infection control coursework every four (4) years or qualify for an exemption

Licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, and registered nurses must complete course work or training appropriate to their practice regarding infection control and barrier precautions, including engineering and work controls to prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis b virus (HBV) in the course of professional practice, every four years according to Section 6505-b of the Education Law. You must attest to having completed this requirement to the State Education Department on your first licensure/registration application and at every subsequent registration.

CNAs are eligible to renew their certificate if they have worked as a nursing assistant performing nursing or nursing-related services for pay for at least eight consecutive hours within the immediate 24-month period prior to your current registry document expiration date.

No continuing education is required for renewal. Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted. 

The home health agency where the home health aide is employed must provide nursing supervision and 12 hours of in-service training per year.

 

Physical Therapists are required to earn 36 hours of continuing education during each three-year registration renewal period.  

**CEUfast, Inc. is not approved to provide continueing education in your state

Physical Therapists Assistants are required to earn 36 hours of continuing education during each three-year registration renewal period.  

** CEUfast, Inc. is not approved to provide courses in your state

During each triennial registration period, an applicant for registration as a licensed athletic trainer shall complete a minimum of forty-five hours of acceptable formal continuing education.  

BOC requires Athletic Trainers to complete 50 CEUs within the 2-year reporting period.
 

All respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy technicians who are renewing the registration of their licenses are required by law to complete continuing education coursework. Respiratory therapists must take 30 contact hours of continuing education in each three-year registration period; respiratory therapy technicians must take 24 hours of continuing education in each triennium. 
Both formal and informal self-study courses. For respiratory therapists, informal self-study courses must constitute not more than half of the total hours (a maximum of 15 contact hours out of 30). For respiratory therapy technicians, informal self-study courses must constitute no more than half of the total hours (a maximum of 12 contact hours out of 24).

CEUfast, Inc. is an approved provider by the New York State Education Department for "Infection Control & Barrier Precautions Course" ID# IC 145.

CEUfast, Inc. is an approved provider by the New York State Education Department approved for our "Child Abuse: New York Mandated Reporter Training" Course ID# 80870.

An Occupational Therapist is required by New York State Education Law to complete 36 contact hours of approved continuing competency within each three-year renewal period.
At least 24 hours of the continuing competency learning activities must focus on professional subjects (subjects that contribute to competent occupational therapy practice.)
The remaining 12 hours can focus on one or more related subjects (legal, ethical, regulatory, health care, reimbursement, supervision, business practices, professional conduct and other topics that relate to the occupational therapy professions or contribute to the health and welfare of the public.)

Note: You must be licensed and registered by the State Education Department to practice occupational therapy in New York. Your professional license is valid for life. However, registrations are valid for 3 years. In most cases, the State Education Department will reissue your registration only if you have completed 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities.

An Occupational Therapy Assistant is required by New York State Education Law to complete 36 contact hours of approved continuing competency within each three-year renewal period.
At least 24 hours of the continuing competency learning activities must focus on professional subjects (subjects that contribute to competent occupational therapy practice.)
The remaining 12 hours can focus on one or more related subjects (legal, ethical, regulatory, health care, reimbursement, supervision, business practices, professional conduct and other topics that relate to the occupational therapy professions or contribute to the health and welfare of the public.)

Note: You must be licensed and registered by the State Education Department to practice occupational therapy in New York. Your professional license is valid for life. However, registrations are valid for 3 years. In most cases, the State Education Department will reissue your registration only if you have completed 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities.

Certification in specialty area required.

Must complete NYSED approved child abuse course or qualify for an exemption. This is a one-time requirement.

Must complete NYSED approved infection control coursework or qualify for an exemption.  Thereafter, must complete NYSED approved infection control coursework every four (4) years or qualify for an exemption. 

In New York State, there are no standard education requirements beyond a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent. In New York, all MAs—including CMAs—are considered unlicensed.