If you hold a New York LPN registration, NYSED does not impose a general continuing education hour total. Instead, LPNs must complete mandated coursework: infection control training at initial licensure and every four years thereafter, plus a child abuse identification and reporting course (curriculum updated for 2025). Registration renews every three years. Below is the full breakdown of what counts and when it is due.
No general CE total
New York does not set an overall CE hour total for LPN renewal.
Infection control
Required at initial licensure and every four years thereafter.
Child abuse reporting
A 2-hour mandated course; updated curriculum due by November 17, 2026.
Triennial registration
New York LPN registration renews every three years.
How many CE hours New York LPNs need
New York sets no general CE hour total for LPN renewal. The mandated coursework below is what is required.
Mandated subject requirements
- Infection control: NYSED-approved training at initial licensure and every four years thereafter.
- Child abuse identification and reporting: a 2-hour mandated course; the updated curriculum must be completed by November 17, 2026.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New York LPN registration renews every three years. Complete the infection control coursework on its four-year cycle and the child abuse course as required.
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- Infection ControlRequired · every fourth year
NYSED-approved infection control training at initial licensure and every four years thereafter (no fixed hour count; must cover the required core elements). Exemptions available for recent equivalent coursework.
- Child Abuse Identification & Reporting2 hrs · one time
A 2-hour mandated training on identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. The curriculum was updated for 2025 (amended Social Services Law 413); all nurses must complete the new course by November 17, 2026.
Always confirm with your licensing board
New York (NYSED) does not impose a general continuing education hour total for LPN registration renewal. Instead, LPNs must complete mandated coursework: infection control training at initial licensure and every four years thereafter, and a one-time (curriculum-updated) child abuse identification and reporting course. Registration renews every three years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New York State Education Department before relying on these figures.
Source: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
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Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
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New York LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Does New York require CE hours for LPNs?
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No general CE hour total — but infection control and child abuse reporting coursework are mandated.
How often is infection control required?
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At initial licensure and every four years thereafter.
How often does New York LPN registration renew?
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Every three years.
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