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Free Infection Control CE for Nurses.

Free CE on infection prevention, including ongoing COVID-19 and pandemic-preparedness training from ANCC-accredited providers.

7 courses · Last reviewed July 23, 2026

Required CE in 1 jurisdiction

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New York

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CDC "You Call the Shots": Immunization Training
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Self-paced immunization modules (vaccine administration, storage & handling, Vaccines for Children, and more), roughly 1 to 1.25 nursing contact hours each, free via CDC TRAIN.
Free CDC TRAIN account required; CE earned per module.
Varies by courseANCC (CDC jointly accredited; CE via CDC TRAIN)onlineVerified Aug 2026Certificate
Infectious DiseaseInfection Control
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Comprehensive multi-module infection prevention course for long-term care (the full curriculum runs ~20 hours). Free nursing contact hours per module via CDC TRAIN.
Free CDC TRAIN account required; CE earned per module.
Varies by courseANCC (CDC jointly accredited; CE via CDC TRAIN)onlineVerified Aug 2026Certificate
Infection Control
STRIVE Infection Control Training (HAI Prevention)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC's STRIVE curriculum on preventing healthcare-associated infections: foundational and HAI-specific modules. Free nursing contact hours per module via CDC TRAIN.
Free CDC TRAIN account required; CE earned per module.
Varies by courseANCC (CDC jointly accredited; CE via CDC TRAIN)onlineVerified Aug 2026Certificate
Infection ControlPatient Safety
Elite Learning Free CE Library
Elite Learning
Over 70 free CE courses across clinical specialties: patient safety, pharmacology, infection control, ethics. ANCC-accredited and accepted nationally.
Free Elite Learning account required.
Varies by courseANCConlineVerified Jun 2026Certificate
PharmacologyPatient SafetyInfection ControlEthics
Medscape Free Nursing CE Library
Medscape Education
Large, rotating library of free ANCC-accredited nursing CE across clinical specialties, pharmacology, and chronic-disease management. Genuinely free with an account.
Free Medscape account required; specific activities rotate and expire.
Varies by courseANCConlineVerified Jun 2026Certificate
PharmacologyMental HealthInfectious Disease
Infection Prevention & Control CE Library (Nebraska ICAP)
Nebraska ICAP/ASAP (UNMC / Nebraska Medicine)
Free infection-prevention modules and monthly webinars from Nebraska's Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program. Many modules and live webinars award nursing contact hours (typically 0.5 to 1.0 each) from a provider approved through an ANCC-accredited approver.
Free account required. Check each module's CE statement: not every module carries contact hours, and webinar credit requires live attendance.
Varies by courseANCC approver chain (VTL Center for Professional Development)onlineVerified Aug 2026CertificateNE only
Infection ControlPatient Safety
Novel Coronaviruses, Including COVID-19
Wild Iris Medical Education
One free contact hour covering coronavirus pathophysiology, transmission, and clinical presentation. ANCC-accredited and accepted by all U.S. state nursing boards.
1 contact hourANCConlineVerified May 2026Certificate
Infectious DiseaseInfection Control

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Frequently asked questions

Does free Infection Control CE count toward my nursing license renewal?: Yes, when two things are true: the provider is accredited (for example, ANCC-accredited or on your state board's approved-provider list) and the content matches what your renewal requires. Free CE is not worth less than paid CE. Because acceptance rules vary by state, confirm the specifics with your state Board of Nursing before you rely on a course.
Which states require Infection Control CE?: Infection Control is a named CE requirement in 1 US jurisdiction: New York. Even where it is not separately mandated, these hours generally count toward your total CE. Open your state page for the exact hours and accepted providers.
How do I know if a specific Infection Control course will count in my state?: Check that the provider is accredited or on your board's approved list, and that the course covers your state's required content. You can also paste any course into our free course checker to see whether it counts in your state, no account needed.
How many hours of Infection Control CE do I need?: It varies by state, and in some states by whether you hold prescriptive authority, so there is no single national number. Many states fold infection control into a required-topic portion of your total CE rather than adding hours on top. Your state page lists the exact requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Does free Infection Control CE count toward my nursing license renewal?

Yes, when two things are true: the provider is accredited (for example, ANCC-accredited or on your state board's approved-provider list) and the content matches what your renewal requires. Free CE is not worth less than paid CE. Because acceptance rules vary by state, confirm the specifics with your state Board of Nursing before you rely on a course.

Which states require Infection Control CE?

Infection Control is a named CE requirement in 1 US jurisdiction: New York. Even where it is not separately mandated, these hours generally count toward your total CE. Open your state page for the exact hours and accepted providers.

How do I know if a specific Infection Control course will count in my state?

Check that the provider is accredited or on your board's approved list, and that the course covers your state's required content. You can also paste any course into our free course checker to see whether it counts in your state, no account needed.

How many hours of Infection Control CE do I need?

It varies by state, and in some states by whether you hold prescriptive authority, so there is no single national number. Many states fold infection control into a required-topic portion of your total CE rather than adding hours on top. Your state page lists the exact requirement.