New York · LPN/LVN
New York LPN/LVN CE requirements and approved online courses
3 contact hours every 3 years (registration period) for licensed practical and vocational nurses licensed by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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New York LPN/LVN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 3 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years (registration period)
- Pharmacology
- Counts toward total
- Reporting
- Self-report
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Infection Control & Barrier Precautions | 4 hours | Every 4 years |
| Child Abuse Identification & Reporting | one-time | — |
| Sepsis Awareness (facility dependent) | as-required | — |
- New York does not require general contact hours for RN registration renewal, but mandated trainings still apply.
- Infection control coursework must come from an approved provider on a four-year cycle.
Source: Placeholder citation: NY Educ. Law §6505-b (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-05-19. New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
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2 contact hoursTo provide mandated reporters of child abuse with an overview of the following: When legally required to call the SCR When children and families may be more appropriately assisted through community-based services or other supports Reduce bias in the decision-making process of whether a call must be made to the SCR The impact of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on children and families Protective factors and the supports that can be referred to families to in lieu of making a report.
4 contact hoursThe role of infection control is to reduce and prevent the risk for hospital-acquired infections. To practice effective infection control practices, the healthcare professional must be knowledgeable of methods to prevent infection transmission. This training encompasses the seven core elements on infection control and barrier precautions and covers the most current and scientifically accepted practices in infection control as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
General CE for licensed practical and vocational nurses
Matched on your license, not on New York's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
3 contact hours3 contact hours nursing continuing education course: Nursing Informatics: Data Quality, Workflow Design and the Safety of the Systems Nurses Work In.
3 contact hoursBuild nursing skills to assess cardiovascular risk, support evidence-based prevention, monitor therapy, and teach patients how to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.
3 contact hoursThis nursing continuing-education course focuses on minors in camp settings through inclusive prearrival preparation, medication-plan clarification, symptom-based triage, heat readiness, gastrointestinal illness prevention, safe health-room practice, emergency escalation, and continuity of care.
3 contact hoursThis course is designed for nurses who frequently interact with legal professionals, serve on hospital committees like peer review or risk management, are considering further education in law, or simply wish to deepen their understanding of the legal aspects embedded in their daily practice and documentation.
3 contact hoursIn nursing practice, every patient encounter is an opportunity not just to provide individual care, but also to consider the broader health of a community. This nursing continuing-education course discusses population-focused community health nursing.
3 contact hoursThis course clarifies what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is and provides a foundational understanding of the physics influencing treatment and patient safety.
4 contact hoursThis course is designed for all nurses seeking to enhance their understanding and management of immune responses and allergic conditions. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the immune system's role in allergy, enabling nurses to accurately assess patient histories, distinguish between various reactions, and identify critical signs.
3 contact hoursBuild nursing skill in recognizing ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and stroke mimics and initiating evidence-based emergency care.
2 contact hoursThis course prepares nurses to support safe, person-centered diabetes care across monitoring, medication education, acute event recognition, complication prevention, and team coordination.
New York LPN/LVN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a LPN/LVN need in New York?
- 3 contact hours every 3 years (registration period). New York RN CE requirement: no general contact-hour total for registration renewal, but mandated training applies — infection control and barrier precautions every 4 years plus one-time child abuse reporting coursework.
- Is online CE accepted for LPN/LVN renewal in New York?
- Yes. New York accepts continuing education completed online from an approved provider. Our courses are self-paced, mobile-first and issue a certificate the moment you pass the post-test.
- How is CE reported in New York?
- Spreadsheet/CSV export at audit; user retains records Keep your certificates — we also give you an audit-ready export to self-report.
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