New York is unusual: rather than a fixed number of general CE contact hours per cycle, the State Education Department mandates specific topic-based trainings for nurse practitioners. Infection control coursework is required every four years, child abuse identification/reporting training before initial licensure (with an updated mandated-reporter course due by November 17, 2026), and NPs with a DEA registration must complete 3 hours every 3 years on controlled-substance prescribing. NP registration runs on a 3-year cycle. Below is the full breakdown.
Topic-based
Specific mandated trainings rather than a fixed CE total.
Infection control / 4 years
Approved infection control coursework every four years.
Controlled substances (DEA)
3 hours every 3 years for DEA-registered NPs.
Child abuse reporter
Required before licensure; updated course due Nov 17, 2026.
How New York nurse practitioners stay compliant
New York does not set a fixed general CE total for NPs. Compliance is driven by mandated trainings and, for prescribers, DEA-related controlled-substance CE. NP registration is on a 3-year cycle.
Mandated trainings
- Infection control: approved coursework every four years.
- Child abuse reporting: required before initial licensure; updated mandated-reporter course due by November 17, 2026.
- Controlled substances: DEA-registered NPs complete 3 hours every 3 years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New York NP registration renews every three years. Track the four-year infection control cycle and any DEA-related controlled-substance CE separately.
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View pricingNew York Nurse Practitioners (NP/APRN) CME at a glance
- Controlled Substance Prescribing (DEA holders)3 hrs · every 3 years
NPs with a DEA registration must complete at least 3 contact hours every 3 years covering New York State and federal requirements for prescribing controlled substances.
- Infection Control & Barrier PrecautionsRequired · every 4 years
Approved infection control and barrier precautions coursework must be completed every four years (HIV, hepatitis B/C, sepsis).
- Child Abuse Identification & ReportingRequired · one time then update
Child abuse identification and reporting training is required before initial licensure; an updated mandated-reporter course is required by November 17, 2026 under Social Services Law 413(5).
Double-check this one — our sources varied
Sources disagreed on some figures for this state, so treat the numbers above as a researched starting point and verify the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
New York does not require a set number of general CE contact hours per renewal cycle for nurse practitioners; instead it mandates specific topic-based trainings. Infection control and barrier precautions coursework must be completed every four years. Child abuse identification and reporting training is required before initial licensure (and an updated mandated-reporter course is required by November 17, 2026 under Social Services Law 413(5)). NPs with a DEA registration must complete at least 3 contact hours every 3 years covering New York State and federal requirements for prescribing controlled substances. NP registration in New York is on a 3-year cycle.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions 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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whiteglovenlc.comNew York Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Does New York require a set number of CE hours for nurse practitioners?
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No — New York uses topic-based mandates (infection control, child abuse reporting, and controlled-substance CE for DEA holders) rather than a fixed hour total.
How often is infection control training required in New York?
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Every four years through an approved provider.
Do New York NPs with a DEA number have CE requirements?
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Yes — at least 3 contact hours every 3 years on controlled-substance prescribing.
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