Infection Control CE for Nurses
New York's mandatory infection control and barrier precautions training for nurses.
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As of 2026, 1 state requires Infection Control CE for Nurses continuing education for nurse license renewal. The full state-by-state list, with the hours each board requires, is below.
Infection control CE covers standard and transmission-based precautions, PPE selection, hand hygiene, and bloodborne pathogen exposure response. New York's requirement is the longest-running and most detailed: a NYSED-approved course every four years covering 7 specific core elements.
States that require it (1)
Why states require it
Healthcare-associated infections remain a major source of preventable harm. State CE mandates ensure every nurse with patient contact periodically refreshes core infection prevention practices.
What approved courses cover
- Standard precautions and transmission-based precautions
- PPE selection and use
- Hand hygiene best practices
- Bloodborne pathogen exposure protocols
- Multi-drug-resistant organism (MDRO) prevention
- Outbreak management basics
Courses we've verified
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- Infection Control and Barrier Precautions
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